Mission Statement

The 12th Step states:

"Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to others and to practice these principles in all our affairs."

To this end, this Web site was created.

Objective

The purpose of this Web site is threefold:

1. To share “experience, strength, and hope” using technology.
2. To provide a list of meetings covering all types of recovery groups available in the Hickory area.
3. To provide a listing of local events involving recovery.

Therefore, this site contains an ever growing number of personal stories about a person’s experiences working the Twelve Steps, applying the philosophy of the recovery program in every situation of life; at work, in the neighborhood, in community groups, and with our families. We invite all in the recovering community to submit their stories as they became healthy people while applying the recovery tools.

The term "Hickory Area" is mostly used to define the Unifour Area (Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba Counties) but also includes other surrounding counties as well.