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.
Resources
At The Pause, we’re committed to providing the tools and support you need on your path to recovery. Our comprehensive list of resources includes local and national services for individuals and family members facing alcohol and substance use challenges. From treatment centers and counseling to hotlines and peer support groups, these resources are here to guide you at every stage of your journey.
Explore the options below, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance navigating these services. You’re not alone—help is available.
Resources for Alcoholic & Addiction Services
AA Hotline: 508-775-7060 (24 hours / day)
Barnstable County Human Services
National Suicide Prevention Line 800-273-8255
Resources for Family Members of Alcoholics & Addicts
AL-ANON Hotline: 888-425-2666
Barnstable County Human Services
Cape Cod Substance Use Resource Guide
FORSS – Family Outreach, Resource, & Support Services
Housing Assistance Corporation
National Suicide Prevention Line 800-273-8255 or the new 988
Department of Mental Health Cape & Islands Crisis Intervention Team 800-322-1356
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.”