The Crossroads Program Support Group is a peer-driven recovery community for people ages 13–25 and their families — grounded in the 12 Steps, and built on the belief that recovery should be something worth getting excited about.
You're between 13 and 25 and you're done doing this alone. Come to a meeting, meet people who understand it, and find out that sober doesn't have to mean boring.
Where to start →You're frightened and you're exhausted. Our parent group is made up of people who have been exactly where you are.
Where to start →For a young person to gain sobriety, happiness, and self-esteem, recovery must meet the same needs that drugs met. It has to be socially fulfilling. It has to bring mental and emotional relief. It has to be fun.
Guided by the 12 Steps and rooted in Enthusiastic Recovery, we show young people that recovery can be empowering and full of purpose — strengthening families and redefining recovery as something worth getting excited about.
We offer an extended aftercare, enthusiastic 12-step approach — providing initial and ongoing assessments, as well as referrals, to ensure every family finds the right support. That includes two 12-step meetings each week for young people, a weekly support group for parents, sober social activities every Friday and Saturday night, family outings, and positive peer mentorship. Support is available for up to two and a half years.
Through connection, belonging, and community, we strengthen families and help each individual become a healthy, confident, and productive member of society.
A two-year — sometimes longer — support group for young people ages 13–25 and their parents. Everything below is included.
Hour-long, peer-to-peer 12-step meetings facilitated by Crossroads staff, followed by two hours of supervised fellowship. For young people seeking additional support to maintain sobriety, in a positive and safe environment.
A haven for parents seeking hope and connection for a child ages 13–25 who may be struggling. Built on the 12 Steps, in an environment of shared experience, compassion, and understanding.
Sports outings, game nights, and dances — an attractive alternative to the using scene, designed to engage young people in safe and enjoyable experiences. Where most lasting friendships begin.
Events that bring young people and their parents together outside of a meeting room. Recovery holds better when the whole family is part of it.
Initial and ongoing assessments, with referrals where appropriate, to make certain each family receives the right level of support.
Educational speaking engagements for schools, churches, and community organizations. Our staff share their personal stories with honesty and humor, making complex topics relatable and accessible.
For current meeting times at the Chesterfield or Kansas City location, call 866-369-7759.
A round musket ball, carried as a symbol of a commitment to 30 days of sobriety.
Congratulations on your decision to commit to 30 days of sobriety. To celebrate this milestone, you receive a "wanna ball" — a round musket ball to carry with you as a symbol of your dedication. This tangible reminder helps keep you focused on your journey and reminds you of the strength within you.
The mariner's knot thrown from ship to shore — and the reason it sits at the center of our logo.
The monkey's fist is a unique mariner's knot designed for practical use at sea. It features a weighted ball encased within the knot, allowing crew members to throw a line from the ship to the dock. It is the first point of contact between vessel and land, enabling the crew on shore to catch it, secure the line, and pull the ship to safety.
The Crossroads Support Group has adopted the monkey's fist as part of our logo. It represents our commitment to guiding newcomers from the turbulent waters of addiction to the safety of sobriety. The fist is suspended on a piece of leather or paracord and worn as a necklace. When a young person achieves one year of sobriety, they receive a "year's fist" — a monkey's fist made with three hundred and sixty-five braids.
A wooden heart bearing an embossed monkey's fist, worn by parents of recovering young people.
This wooden heart is more than just a piece of jewelry — it is a symbol of hope and resilience for the parents of recovering young people. The embossed monkey's fist emblem represents the young person who is striving for recovery. Each heart carries the essence of every Crossroads parent's unwavering love and commitment, worn as a reminder of the journey toward healing and support.
May the knot in your gut be replaced by this symbol of hope for the drug abuser embedded in your heart.
Dom envisioned a future where The Crossroads Program expanded into the nonprofit sector, supporting more young people in need of recovery. His life was cut short in a motorcycle accident a day before his 23rd birthday. In the wake of his passing, we felt a profound calling to bring that shared vision to life.
Dom had aspirations to become the Lead Counselor of this initiative, and his passion and commitment shone through in every effort he made. Dom's enthusiasm inspired those around him, creating a ripple effect of hope and determination within the community. His unwavering spirit was a beacon for many striving for a brighter future.
Tragically, Dominic's life was cut short just a day before his 23rd birthday, leaving his vision for The Crossroads Program Support Group unfulfilled. His dream of creating a nonprofit to support young people in recovery remains a poignant reminder of his passion and love for others. Although he is no longer with us, the impact he made on those around him continues to inspire and motivate others to carry on his legacy.
Dominic Ryan Buchholz will forever hold a special place in our hearts, inspiring us to honor his legacy. Together, we carry his spirit with us as we pursue this initiative, ensuring that his influence continues to resonate in everything we do.
Since 1982, The Crossroads Program has helped young people and their families find freedom from addiction through connection, honesty, and love. Now, as a nonprofit Recovery Community Organization, we provide youth and parent 12-step meetings, sober social events, educational school talks, and family support groups across Missouri. Your donation helps us keep the doors open, the lights on, and hope alive for the next generation.
Helps support a weekly meeting
Supports a young person
Supports a family in recovery
Sustains the program week to week
Covers a significant portion of one family's support
Community Sponsor
Family Sponsor — sponsors five families
Program Sponsor
The earlier we invest in a young person's recovery, the greater the return — not just for them, but for their family and the entire community.
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Read more →Services are provided in Chesterfield, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri for ages 13–25. Reach out and we'll help you find the right starting point.