Recovery and substance use prevention are issues we care deeply about at SCVS. Many people facing addiction are also survivors. Substance use coercion is frequently used by abusers to exert control over others.
This can include:
Substance use coercion creates obstacles for survivors, impacting their ability to access services, engage in treatment, maintain recovery, retain custody of their children, attain economic self-sufficiency. These barriers can be overwhelming, making it difficult for survivors to seek help or trust service providers. When an abuser interferes with treatment or recovery efforts, survivors may feel isolated and powerless, leading to increased risk of further harm. The stigma associated with substance use can also discourage survivors from reaching out for support, as they may fear being judged or dismissed by family, friends, or the legal system.
At SCVS, we recognize how complex and far-reaching the effects of substance use coercion can be. That’s why we are committed to advocating for survivors and connecting them with trauma-informed services.
Recovery can often feel lonely. So much of our society revolves around substance use, from office happy hours to holiday gatherings where alcohol is present. At SCVS, we are committed to making sure individuals in recovery feel welcomed and included in our community. The experience of isolation can be intensified by abusive partners who use it as a tactic of control, adding another layer to the challenge of recovery. Join us at the Recovery Celebration to help show everyone in recovery that they belong and are supported here.
Learn how to get help from the traumatic effects of sexual violence, including substance use. This resource offers guidance on understanding the connection between trauma and substance use, and provides resources for healing and recovery.
An article offering insights on the cyclical relationship between abuse and substance use and how both can lead to trauma bonding. It shares resources for support for both DV and recovery.
An in-depth explanation and a variety of resources on substance use coercion.
Youth substance use is a significant public health problem. In support of this prevention effort, CDC has launched ENGAGE: Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Youth Substance Use — a resource for action comprising six strategies designed to prevent and reduce youth substance use.
A list of substance use support resources to meet people where they are and support multiple paths of recovery.
A page sharing resources on how to find help, treatment, recovery, prevention and resources.
Call 1-800-588-1828 if you or someone you know is struggling with addiction in Sullivan County.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Visit thetrevorproject.org to get mental health resources and crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth
Call our hotline 570-946-4215 for free and confidential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and all other crimes 24/7.
If your safety is in immediate danger call 911.