Resurrection Recovery
Join us no matter where you are in your recovery journey!
Hear a testimony from a brother or sister on the journey of recovery – each week at 6:15 pm in the Foundry in Building B. A recent testimony is shared above on this page as well.
We are planning for our expanded program of fellowship, a meal and testimonies to start up again in 2021; check this page or with group leaders for updates.
For current information on Recovery Support Groups, contact your group leader or email Marni Ellis, Community Support & Counseling Administrative Assistant, or call 913-544-0707. Some groups are meeting in person and online, while others are online only or currently not meeting.
For everyone's safety for in-person meetings:
- Staff and volunteers will wear masks
- Participants will be asked to wear masks (provided if needed)
- Please no contact (e.g. no handshakes, hugs, etc.)
- Group sizes will be limited to allow for social distancing
- Hand sanitizing stations have been set up
- Smoking is allowed in only once location; markers designate social distanced places to stand while smoking
- Childcare is not available, and children should not be brought to in-person meetings (please join us via Zoom)
- Exterior doors will be locked at 7:15pm. Contact your group leader if you need access after that time.
Resurrection Recovery Support Groups welcome anyone who has been affected by substance, drug or alcohol abuse or addictions of any kind, including those struggling with mental health concerns.
We will continue posting stories of Recovery on this page as well as on the Resurrection Recovery Podcast site.
Online Community Resources
- Get Remote Recovery
- Smart Recovery Online
- "How to Attend a Recovery Meeting When You're Social Distancing" (from Lifehacker)
- A Smartphone App to Help with Recovery
- WEconnect and Unity Recovery
- South Leawood AA
- Recovery Dharma
- Alcoholics Anonymous Online Directory
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous Kansas City
- Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
Resurrection Recovery: Special Guest Speaker Frank Boal
How does someone find hope in the midst of the tragic loss of a child? Frank Boal, sportscaster with Fox 4 KC and WHB 810 Radio, shares his personal story following the death of his son Brett in a car accident. He talks about Brett’s struggle with addiction and its impact on his family.
Dayton Moore on Addiction
The Kansas City Royals' general manager Dayton Moore spoke at Resurrection to raise awareness about the harmful effects of pornography and how to find hope after addiction. This event was part of our weekly Thursday Care Night programming.
The Johnson County Epidemic: Our Youth and Drugs
We are looking to our youth for answers to why addiction is growing in Johnson County. This conversation took place on Thursday, September 19 in the Student Center.
Other Community Resources
Here are articles and talks on Addiction Recovery:
- Documentary "Bobbi Jo - Under the Influence"
- KSHB Channel 41 Addiction and COVID-19 News Story June 9, 2020
- KSHB Channel 41 Addiction and COVID-19 News Story June 10, 2020
- KSHB Channel 41 Addiction and COVID-19 News Story June 11, 2020
- Fox4kc: Youth and Addiction: An Epidemic Many are Afraid to Talk About in the Suburbs
- KSHB Channel 41 Johnson County Teen Adults Share Stories of Drug Addiction
- TED Talk by Johann Hari
If you need additional recovery help, please schedule an appointment with our Pastor of Recovery, Tom Langhofer. Email Michelle Varhola or call (913) 544-0702.
Resurrection Recovery Classes and Groups
12-Step Young Adult Recovery Group
Overland Park Group
This 12-Step program is for ages 25 and under who are battling addictions of any type. The group meets Thursdays at 7pm in the upper floor mezzanine area of the Student Center in Building C, as well as online via Zoom. For in person meetings, please access by using the far east door of the building (all other doors will be locked).
For any questions about this group, email Morgan Dundon or call 573-268-3183, or email Tyler King or call 913-481-4565.
Al-Anon Support Group
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about meetings.
Al-Anon helps families and friends of alcoholics. Through sharing their experiences, strength and hope, the support group seeks solutions for their common problems.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Overland Park Group
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The primary purpose of this group is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
AA meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7pm with both in-person and online options. Email Marni Ellis, Community Support & Counseling Administrative Assistant, for Zoom meeting information. In-person meetings are in the Student Center in Building C at Resurrection Leawood. Please access by using the far east door of the building (all other doors will be locked). This door will be locked at 7:15pm; please contact leader if you need to enter after 7:15.
Co-Dependents Anonymous
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis, Community Support & Counseling Administrative Assistant, for information about online meetings.
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery -- learning to love the self. Living the program allows each of us to become increasingly honest with ourselves about our personal histories and our own codependent behaviors.
We rely upon the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions for knowledge and wisdom. These are the principles of our program and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. In CoDA, we each learn to build a bridge to a Higher Power of our own understanding, and we allow others the same privilege.
The renewal process is a gift of healing for us. By actively working the program of Co-Dependents
Anonymous, we can each realize a new joy, acceptance and serenity in our lives.
Eating Disorder Recovery Group
Overland Park Class
Please call Brooke Wesley at 913-940-0258 for more information.
Family Hope
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about online meetings.
A 12-step faith-based group for family and friends of loved ones struggling with substance use disorder and other addictions. This group is for people aged 18+.
Focus on Hope and Forgiveness
Overland Park Group
Pastor Darryl Burton leads these month-long classes via Zoom, alternating between hope one month and forgiveness the next. This is a time for sharing experiences, strength and hope. Please email Pastor Darryl for more information.
Life Recovery: 12-Step Faith-Based Group for Men & Women
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about online meetings.
A 12-Step faith-based approach bringing freedom and new life in Christ led by Pastor Tom Langhofer.
Life Recovery: 12-Step Faith-Based Recovery for Women
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about meetings.
This group is for women who have tried to stop a habit such as alcohol, prescription drugs, pornography, gambling, drugs, food and other compulsive behaviors, but have been unable to do so on their own.
Life Recovery for Men
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about online meetings.
For men struggling with pornography and sex addiction. This gender-specific group uses the twelve steps and Life Recovery Bible in a Christ-centered approach.
SMART Recovery for Family & Friends
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about meetings.
This program helps those who are affected by the substance abuse, drug abuse, alcohol abuse or other addictions of a loved one. The meetings promote the use of tools to help with emotional upsets, promote effective communication methods when dealing with loved ones, and much more. For ages 18+.
Smart Recovery for Men & Women
Overland Park Group
Email Marni Ellis for information about online meetings.
This group is for people who have tried to stop a habit but have been unable to do so on their own. It is for men and women looking for recovery from alcohol, prescription drugs, pornography, gambling, drugs, food and other compulsive behaviors.
Y12SR: The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
Overland Park Class
Email Marni Ellis for information about this group.
The issues live in our tissues. Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga. Combining the two creates a model that truly addresses addiction as the physical, mental & spiritual dis-ease that it is.
Y12SR is a 12-step based discussion and yoga practice open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addiction behavior of others. This is an open and inclusive group; all "A's" are welcome! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
This class is led by Yoga Informed Recovery Coach, Eric Perowsky. For more information, visit www.ericperowsky.com