CRUSH of Iowa Winter Skills Workshop: Goals and Participation

CRUSH of Iowa Winter Skills Workshop: Goals and Participation

In Cedar Rapids’ chilly winters, recovery can feel isolating-until events like the CRUSH of Iowa Winter Skills Workshop step in. This Narcotics Anonymous-backed gathering at a local community center dives into skill-building goals, from personal growth to forging support groups. Learn participation essentials, eligibility, and benefits to strengthen your community ties and sustain long-term sobriety….

Recovery Community Centers: Importance, Funding, and Opportunities

Recovery Community Centers: Importance, Funding, and Opportunities

In the fight against addiction, recovery community centers emerge as lifelines, bridging gaps in support systems like recovery high schools, collegiate recovery programs, and recovery homes. Dedicated recovery coaches guide people. They support individuals by connecting them with peers and providing complete care. This article looks at their big part in health over time, the…

REAL Sports Program: Impact on Addiction Recovery

REAL Sports Program: Impact on Addiction Recovery

Introduction to the REAL Sports Program Struggling through addiction recovery? The REAL Sports Program turns the tide by weaving sports activities and team sports into daily life, tackling Substance Use Disorder head-on. Backed by UNODC and WHO reports on how physical exercise boosts mental health, it builds resilience and community ties. Read this to get…

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Philadelphia’s Recovery Community: Impact and Success

Introduction to Philadelphia’s Recovery Community In Kensington’s rough streets, Philadelphia’s recovery community offers hope and changes lives despite addiction and hopelessness. Prevention Point Philadelphia, led by Silvana Mazzella, provides HIV prevention, drug treatment, and social services that help people and communities. See how these efforts create success stories, improve public health, and lead to lasting…

How to Connect with DBHIDS Behavioral Health Initiatives

How to Connect with DBHIDS Behavioral Health Initiatives

In Philadelphia’s communities, reaching out to DBHIDS behavioral health initiatives provides important support for mental illness and intellectual disabilities. The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) partners with the Philadelphia School District to deliver innovative programs addressing these challenges. Learn clear steps, from ways to reach people to teaming up with others…

Healthy Minds Philly Support Groups: Activities

Healthy Minds Philly Support Groups: Activities

In Philadelphia’s busy city life, support groups for mental health can turn everyday problems into group support. Backed by NAMI and DBHIDS via HealthyMindsPhilly.org, Healthy Minds Philly’s behavioral health activities blend community and care-from guided meditations to walking groups. Check out these options to get stronger, meet others, and improve your health today. Key Takeaways:…

Philly HEALs Workshops: Goals and Joining

Philly HEALs Workshops: Goals and Joining

In Philadelphia’s battle against substance use, a fatal overdose can shatter lives, leaving families desperate for grief support. Enter Philly HEALs Workshops-a compassionate bereavement program founded by Rachel Essy, designed to heal hearts and rebuild communities. This guide explores the program’s goals, from fostering emotional resilience to practical recovery tools, and outlines simple steps to…

Always Beside You Art Show: Purpose and Significance

Always Beside You Art Show: Purpose and Significance

Introduction to the Always Beside You Art Show In Philadelphia’s art community, the Always Beside You Art Show stands for recovery and friendship. Curated by Philly HEALs for National Recovery Month 2023, this gallery exhibit in Philly showcases powerful works that heal through creative expression. Dive into its origins, goals, and lasting impact to see…

Peer Listening Series: Impact on Recovery Communities

Peer Listening Series: Impact on Recovery Communities

Introduction to Peer Listening Series Have you felt truly listened to during your hardest times? In addiction recovery, peer support that involves active listening can change the recovery process for people struggling with substance use. This series uses traditions from Alcoholics Anonymous, practices supported by SAMHSA, and ideas from recovery advocate Henna to show how…

Many Pathways of Recovery Event: Activities and Join

Many Pathways of Recovery Event: Activities and Join

Different ways to recover can help you break addiction’s hold. Join the Many Pathways of Recovery Event. It includes SMART Recovery tools and the Pathways to Recovery Walk, September 24-26. This guide describes the main activities, workshops on different recovery methods, keynote talks, networking sessions, and simple registration steps. It gives you useful knowledge for…