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This May, we are leading a content series conversation around Addiction and Recovery for our #SpotlightOnCLT. We will focus our spotlight on nonprofits whose core work supports individuals struggling with Substance Use Disorders (SUD) or addiction and who offer programs for transition and recovery. This series allows us to explore crucial work being done, educate the community, and explore the given topic through the lens of the nonprofit community- breaking down who does what, how to get involved, and connecting resources. This month, we are giving thanks to Hope Haven Inc. who not only provide resources to our community for those struggling with addiction, but who are helping us shine a light on this important topic all month long. We've put together a guide to nonprofits who share their love, guidance, and support with individuals and families dealing with substance abuse disorders and the long (but hopeful) road to recovery. Please read and share this guide: https://lnkd.in/dnaRRQ3V

Recovery is a journey for everyone, and on that journey are the family and friends supporting their loved ones every step of the way. Tim Evans found recovery through Healing Transitions and is an alumnus of our long-term recovery program. His parents Lee and Rebecca Evans, share how the family group has affected their journey. “It is hard to list all the ways the family group has helped us since we first started attending in June of 2021. Among the ways it helped us understand the recovery process includes: addiction is a disease; we didn’t cause Tim’s addiction; we could not cure it; there is no shame in addiction; enabling Tim for many years probably delayed his recovery; his recovery journey is his own, and we could not control it; our family needed to recover; recovery is a life-long, daily process; to work, recovery has to take priority over all things; relapse is part of recovery; and recovery from addiction is possible.” -Lee and Rebecca Evans Double your dollar to help us reach our remaining amount of $9,854, supporting individuals in recovery and their families: https://lnkd.in/etNiyBHG #FamilyStrong #RippleEffect #Recovery #CommunitySupport #LongTermRecovery #DonateToday #HealingTransitions

Almost 21 million Americans have at least 1 addiction, yet less than 10% receive help. That’s why we’re on a mission to offer Christ-centered addiction recovery services to as many men and women as possible. However, fighting addiction is a full team effort, and everyone has a role. Including — and especially — you. Even if you are not the type to make New Year’s Resolutions, many of us still take the time to think about what we can do differently. We ask that you prayerfully consider partnering with us in 2024. Maybe you become one of our GraceGivers, our community of monthly financial givers, and support our Home of Grace Scholarship Fund, allowing us to make our services more accessible to those in need. Maybe you and your local church volunteer at our Men’s Campus, Women’s Campus, or through community outreach efforts. Maybe you help coordinate fundraisers through garage sales, car washes, Facebook campaigns, etc. Will you join us? Our work to end the addiction crisis can’t start without your support. Please help us help people find freedom from addictions. If you want to know how you can get involved as an individual, a church, or a business, visit us at https://lnkd.in/d6qiKCD or call us at (228) 826-5283.

During Recovery Month, it's important that people in recovery and their allies stand together to amplify the recovery message and work towards positive change. Here are author and recovery expert Alison Jones Webb's five tips for how allies can support the recovery movement. Learn more by reading her book: "Recovery Allies: How to Support Addiction Recovery and Build Recovery-Friendly Communities." 1. Listen! Lend an ear to your friends, family, and neighbors in recovery to learn about their story and find out how you can stand by them. 2. Learn! Take the time to learn about addiction, harm reduction, and different recovery pathways. 3. Show up! Attend events and meetings to learn more about issues affecting the recovery movement in your community and how you can get involved.. 4. Use your role for good! Are you a teacher? Create a safe space where students can express concerns related to SUD. Are you a great baker? Host a bake sale and donate profits to a recovery advocacy group! 5. Speak up! Everyone has the ability to call out stigma when they see it. If you hear someone using offensive language or making harmful assumptions about addiction and recovery, say something. What other tips do you have for recovery allies? #recoverymonth2023

Moving past addiction and finding life’s purpose once again. 👏 Are you ready? Our GRIT program helps people in addiction recovery shift focus from an addiction mindset to one dedicated to becoming stronger and healthier through exercise. 💪 #changinglives #philanthropy #lovewhatyoudo #recovery #recovering #lifetransformation

Community Compass: Navigating Support Services | May 14 @ 6PM We know addiction treatment should be accessible to everyone, but there are outside barriers that can lead to complications in receiving it. Issues with insurance coverage or lack of transportation, employment, and finances are factors that can distract or prevent a person from receiving proper treatment and care. And, as family members, it's a challenge to even know where to start in finding appropriate resources for your loved one. Fortunately, there are tons of resources and social services available to combat these obstacles. From government organizations to charities and nonprofits, there's a world of programs patients, families, and supporters can access with the right assistance. This webinar is set to explore community resources and various navigation engines accessible to patients with different barriers to addiction treatment. Featuring Master Center's own Healthcare Navigators, we'll dive into various social services for addiction recovery assistance, such as a Medicaid overview, ways to find employment opportunities and GED classes, avenues to affordable housing, and more to figure out what's best for your loved one. https://lnkd.in/dU8iUfmJ

Today, on Black Balloon Day, we come together to reflect on the lives tragically lost to the grip of addiction. Each black balloon represents a story cut short, a loved one dearly missed. But amidst our grief, we also stand united in our resolve to combat this crisis. It's a day not just for remembrance, but for action. Let's raise awareness about the resources available to those struggling with addiction and their families. From hotlines providing immediate support to local rehabilitation centers offering compassionate care, there are lifelines waiting to be embraced. Together, let's advocate for expanded access to treatment, destigmatize seeking help, and foster communities of understanding and support. By sharing resources, educating ourselves and others, and extending a compassionate hand, we can help prevent further tragedies and offer hope to those in need. If you or someone you know is battling addiction, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Organizations like SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP), NH Rapid Response (833-710-6477), and The Doorway (211) are here to help. On this Black Balloon Day, let's honor the memory of those we've lost by taking meaningful action to support those still fighting, and to prevent others from facing the same struggles. 🖤

My posts this week have been based around #YoungCarersActionDay where I'm highlighting the needs of children living with family addiction. Check out my other posts if you haven't seen them. Here's how we can ensure we mitigate any risks to children who are being affected by this. It can and does have a profound impact on children, so the important thing to do is not try and manage everything yourself! I always suggest to my clients to let nursery, school or college know what's going on at home. This is a scary thought as people tend to want to protect their person, or doesn't want to betray their trust or worries about children being removed. Unfortunately, when it comes to children, we need to prioritise their needs over everyone else's because they are children. As adults, we need to take the worry and stress away from them in any way we can. Letting professionals know, means children can speak to someone outside the family home and often feel more comfortable doing this with people not emotionally attached to the issue at home. This will be addressed in a way that parents or carers ask. An Early Help assessment is another option, which can be requested by school or children's services. This explores the needs of the child and brings any services together. It also takes the pressure off clients because they get a team helping them. They can also access support through funding sometimes like counselling or play therapy. There are local authority funded drug and alcohol services in every locality. They may well have funding for support for children. It's well worth checking out over on Google. Give them a call and ask. There are national charities like @nacoauk who do fab work with children, young people and adults affected by parental addiction. Check them out. Even if it's just to get educated. Of course, you can come and work with me and I will advise and guide you through your #familyrecovery journey because I have two decades experience in supporting families affected by addiction and I'm happy to help you too. Links in bio. Drop me a DM. Take Care, Victoria

Imagine a storm so devastating it not only shatters lives but leaves behind a trail of financial ruin that can be just as heart-wrenching as the loss itself. Families struggling with addiction often find themselves drowning in debt or loss of savings due to years of trying to save their loved ones from addiction. They end up struggling to keep their heads above water amidst medical bills, therapy costs and heartbreak. This creates an abysmal burden that threatens to consume families and everything they hold dear. Now, picture this: the emotional toll of addiction compounded by the unbearable weight and cost of saying goodbye to a loved one. Funerals- a final farewell- should be a moment of solace, but for countless families touched by addiction, they become an unimaginable financial burden, an insurmountable obstacle to finding closure and healing. At The Cordella Foundation we believe in the power of compassion, in the strength of communities coming together to lift a fraction of weight from those already struggling. We are the lifeline for families, offering an ounce of hope amidst the darkness of addiction, and loss. By donating to our foundation, you're not just easing the financial pain for those affected by addiction; you're providing solace, helping mend hearts and giving them the chance to say their final goodbyes without the crushing weight of financial despair. Your support can be the difference between despair and hope, heartache, and healing. Together, we can ensure that no family faces the double tragedy of addiction and financial ruin. Together, we can make a difference, one life at a time. We are still looking for sponsors at our Inaugural Light Out of Darkness Dinner. For more information about The Cordella Foundation, contact us at thecordellafoundation@gmail.com or https://lnkd.in/g9hEhek4

Frankie Garcia joins South Coast Chronicles and shares his heartfelt story of family, addiction, and loss. Frankie opens up about his brother’s tragic fentanyl overdose and the drive behind starting Two Lanes of Freedom. They dive into the stark reality of drug addiction and the importance of awareness, with Frankie shedding light on personal struggles and the broader societal issue. This episode offers a raw, intimate look at the real impact of the fentanyl crisis and Frankie’s journey from grief to advocacy. #loveyourself #recoveryjourney #recoverysupport #family #brothers #recovery #sobrietyjourney #fentanylawareness #racing #twowheels   0:57 – Reviving Two Lanes of Freedom against addiction, particularly fentanyl. 5:48 – Brother pursued stability and Frankie raced motorcycles. 7:17 – Questioning, confronting suspicions, and gradually convincing others. 11:31 – Injury led to addiction and limited help was available. 15:54 – Struggling with a loved one’s addiction, finding ways to cope, and helping others in similar situations.  17:14 – Struggled to guide younger sibling and regrets getting angry. 21:41 – Supports addicts with love and understanding of their situation. 24:14 – Family honors deceased sibling by finding strength in racing and memories of their brother’s spirit.  27:49 – Raising funds for important causes and to raise awareness. 30:02 – Focusing on 2024, improving, and planning for next year. https://lnkd.in/gk-Dv639