Looking for trail companions NFCT

This is going to sound odd, but I am looking to paddle the NFCT from old forge NY to lake Champlain this coming May and I'm in need of a companion or 2. I've never really soloed a trip like this before and I am a recovering alcoholic who loves the outdoors. It's hard to build a new life with new friends with non drinking related hobbies. I digress just looking for some like minded people to set off with possibly camp with and learn from.