Our Mission and Heart

We provide peer-led support and education to help people heal and thrive beyond substance use challenges.

A warm group circle of diverse individuals sharing stories and support in a cozy community room.
A warm group circle of diverse individuals sharing stories and support in a cozy community room.
This foundation saved my life.

J. M.

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Our Work

Supporting recovery through community and care.

A group of diverse individuals sharing stories in a cozy peer support circle.
A group of diverse individuals sharing stories in a cozy peer support circle.
Peer Groups

Safe spaces for sharing and healing.

A workshop in progress with participants engaged in wellness activities.
A workshop in progress with participants engaged in wellness activities.
Wellness

Programs to strengthen coping skills.

Community members attending a public health education event outdoors.
Community members attending a public health education event outdoors.
A volunteer helping someone navigate healthcare resources on a laptop.
A volunteer helping someone navigate healthcare resources on a laptop.
Education

Workshops that reduce stigma and inform.

Support

Guidance accessing care and benefits.

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A joyful group of peer support members sharing a warm moment during a community gathering.
A joyful group of peer support members sharing a warm moment during a community gathering.

Moments

Snapshots of connection and hope in our recovery journey

Volunteers leading a lively, inclusive wellness workshop in a bright, welcoming room.
Volunteers leading a lively, inclusive wellness workshop in a bright, welcoming room.
A serene outdoor peer support meeting under a canopy of trees, fostering calm and trust.
A serene outdoor peer support meeting under a canopy of trees, fostering calm and trust.

Voices Heard

Real stories from those we've supported

Joining the peer support group gave me hope and a sense of belonging I hadn’t felt in years.

Anna M.
A warm, candid photo of a smiling woman in a cozy community room.
A warm, candid photo of a smiling woman in a cozy community room.

Buffalo NY

The workshops helped me understand my challenges better and gave me tools to stay strong every day.

A group of diverse people engaged in a lively discussion during a community workshop.
A group of diverse people engaged in a lively discussion during a community workshop.
Mark T.

Rochester NY

★★★★★
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A warm, inviting community space with people sharing and supporting each other.
A warm, inviting community space with people sharing and supporting each other.

Reach out anytime—we’re here to listen and help you find support.

Contact

Reach out for support or questions

Contact

support@happydestiny.org

646-820-6274

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