FAQs

Have questions about FAVOR Upstate?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does FAVOR promote and support recovery in the Upstate community?

FAVOR Upstate is an addiction recovery sanctuary. We help everybody affected by substance use disorder by promoting the visibility of recovery, reducing the stigma attached to it, and providing free, non-clinical recovery treatment services. These include recovery meetings, personal planning, family education, outreach, social events, and so much more. Our comprehensive support helps individuals as they walk their unique path towards recovery.

What are recovery support services?

Recovery support services at FAVOR Upstate focus on finding and sustaining recovery through strengths-based recovery support. Our services enhance community connections and support participants throughout their addiction recovery journey. Our personalized care assists in managing acute withdrawal symptoms and empowers participants to continue avoiding use in the weeks, months, and years ahead, making a lasting impact in their lives.

How is FAVOR’s approach different from other organizations and service providers?

FAVOR Upstate recognizes diverse paths to recovery and prioritizes family-centered programming. Our non-clinical, person-centered approach supports lifelong recovery, emphasizing strengths rather than deficits, and involves participants and their families in their recovery journeys.

How is FAVOR governed and funded?

We’re funded in our entirety through the generosity of caring partners including the federal, state, county and city governments, corporations, foundations, and caring citizens like you.

We’re accredited by the Council on the Accreditation of Peer Support Services (CAPRSS) and the Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO).

We’re governed by a group of caring, concerned citizens who have committed to stewarding FAVOR into the years and decades to come.

Why does the Upstate community need a recovery community center?

Only about 10% of individuals facing addiction currently receive appropriate treatment or support for recovery. With a substantial need for coordinated care and recovery support, FAVOR Upstate serves as a vital resource in addressing substance use disorders.

Research shows that our community lacks a coordinated system of care for substance use disorders and many people are unaware of available services and how to access support for recovery. Our services address this need by meeting individuals where they are and giving them the tools they need to make a lasting impact on their life at no cost to them.

What does FAVOR stand for?

FAVOR stands for Faces and Voices of Recovery. As an organization dedicated to de-stigmatizing addiction and normalizing recovery through advocacy, education, and leadership, FAVOR connects and mobilizes diverse faces and voices that represent hope, healing, and lived experience.

Do any of our services cost money?

Simply put, no. To remove barriers to participation, programs and services at FAVOR are offered at no cost. Furthermore, when individuals and families come to FAVOR, there are no forms to fill out, no criteria to meet, no insurance required, and no discharge planning. We believe that easy and immediate access to intervention services and recovery support is the missing link in our system of care.

How do I get started with FAVOR’s services?

To get started, please fill out the Request Help Form or call our Helpline at 864-430-1802. A FAVOR team member will then reach out to you directly to answer any questions and discuss what programs may be the best fit for you.

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