The Pause is a Community Center for Recovery which supports both alcoholics and addicts as well as family members and loved ones of those suffering from substance misuse. We facilitate this by providing a dedicated space for 12-step meetings and year-round sober social activities.
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Save the Date! Monday August 31st 2026 – 4th Annual Golf Tournament!
Planning is already underway for the 4th annual Pause Golf Tournament. Tournament will be Monday August 31st 2026! If you are interested or know a local business you think would like to sponsor this event, please reach out. Registration and Sponsorship details will...
March 23rd at La Bella Vita : 2026 Benefit Dinner for the Pause
Please join us for a three course meal at the fabulous La Bella Vita, there will be a live auction and a chance to listen to folks talk about The Pause and how it helps our Cape Cod communities. $100 per person. Registration details can be found here. Advance RSVP...
The Pause – Town Hall! Jan 10th at Noon
Come meet Board of Directors for The Pause!
2025 Pause Golf Tournament ~ Calling all golfers and sponsors!
Planning is already underway for the 3rd annual Pause Golf Tournament. We are grateful to announce our Premier sponsor, Right At Home! If you are interested or know a local business you think would like to sponsor this event, here is the link to sign up. Golfers...
La Bella Vita Benefit Dinner
Please join us to celebrate Spring and the 2nd anniversary in our new home! Hope to see you there. Click Here to REGISTER
National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month. Please join us for a free screening of the award winning documentary Recovery City. Directed and produced by local filmmaker Lisa Olivieri. An intimate, unflinching portrait of four individuals who refuse to let themselves or...
2024 Capital Campaign
Read more including the highlights since we purchased our Brewster home in November 2022 and how you can help….
Panel Discussion on WCAI
The path to recovery is different for everyone: having access to a variety of programs and supports is essential.
We Moved!
Our new location is located at 250 Underpass Road in Brewster.
Reflections
from Visitors at
the Pause
“It’s a safe and secure place to sit and read.”
“A good place to meet with my sponsor.”
“I don’t miss meeting in a dark church basement.”
“I always feel better after a meeting.”
“Disease stole my family; the Alanon Fellowship gave me a new family.”