Stop Craving Alcohol: 4 Tips
How can a person stop craving alcohol? Many people want to stop craving alcohol. One of the biggest hurdles in recovery a person with alcohol use disorder can face is the cravings. In a lot of cases, cravings are a programed response and can be triggered by many things; environme
Latinx and Hispanic Historical Events in the United States
Latinx and Hispanic historical events Mexican Repatriation 1929 – 1936 The Mexican Repatriation was an event here in the United States where the Federal Government began the process of unconstitutionally deporting Latinx people, specifically Chicano people from the United State
Tips to Rebuild Trust in Recovery
Steps to rebuild trust in recovery To rebuild trust in recovery can take a lot of patience, especially if you were using substances for a long time. There’s a lot of healing and forgiveness that needs to take place before you can expect family and friends to open their hearts a
Historical Figures to Know and Research During Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
Historical figures in Latinx & Hispanic Heritage There are many current and historical figures in the Latinx & Hispanic community that have impacted culture and heritage. We will highlight three here and encourage you to follow the links below to learn more about each one
Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15th 1a Introduction National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month is every Sept 15th – Oct 15th. Individuals celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Sp
5 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System
Strengthen your immune system To strengthen your immune system, there are a handful of simple, preventative things you can do to strengthen your immune system. A strong immune system allows your body to fight off viruses better and is the best way we have to stay healthy. Nobody
National Recovery Month
What is National Recovery Month? National Recovery Month takes place in September and is an important time for us to acknowledge the number of people who experience substance use disorders across the United States and the rest of the world. There are approximately 20 million peop
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st Since 2001, International Overdose Awareness Day communities across the globe have held events to raise awareness and honor those that have lost their lives due to overdose. Year over year, overdose deaths continue to rise. From
Tips for Self Awareness
Self Awareness importance There are endless opinions for every side and plenty of heated events happening across the world right now. For some a healthy debate is easy and for others it can spark rage, leading to insults that had nothing to do with the original subject. Even thou
Alcohol Use Disorder: How to Heal
Alcohol Use Disorder: Everything You Need to Know to Heal Alcohol use disorder is one of the most common substance use disorders. Drinking on occasion is not necessarily a sign of a problem, but habitual binge drinking can lead to mental and physical problems. Each case of alcoho
Tips for Back to School
Are you ready for back to school? School will start in less than two weeks. For some it comes as a relief but for others an increase in stress and anxiety for parents, teachers and more so the kids. Most parents work and are under pressure to figure out a new schedule, after scho
Meetings at the Recovery Resource Center
What recovery meetings are held at the RRC (Recovery Resource Center)? Looking for recovery meetings can be overwhelming at times, especially in early recovery. There’s no “one size fits all” and there are so many different types. Some recovery meetings are faith based whil
Tips for Better Sleep
Better sleep for less anxiety and better health Do you need better sleep? It plays an incredibly important part of your body healing itself. Good sleep can also improve productivity and the ability to concentrate. If you’re not waking up feeling rested there are four tips to im
Summer 2022
Our summer 2022 newsletter dives into new events, programs and staff announcements. Read about this and many more uplifting stories in our full newsletter here.
BIPOC Mental Health Month: Asian American and Pacific Islanders
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities In the United States nearly three million people identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander. That’s over six percent. Of those, almost fifteen percent report having a mental health condition in the last twelve months. Comp
Reduce Stress: 4 Tips
Do you want to reduce stress? Do you want to reduce stress? It’s something that many of us experience, sometimes daily. Financial obligations, jobs, family responsibilities and the worry that there isn’t enough time in the day can cause us to feel stressed and overwhelmed
Tips to Stay Active
Now that Summer weather if finally here and many are looking for tips to stay active and get even more healthy; both physically and mentally. The more active you are, the more you can focus, sleep better and it simply makes you happy. Stay active Pick an outdoor activity at least
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month is held each July and we along with other behavioral health organizations bring awareness to the unique mental health conditions that these groups of people face along with disparities. This acrony
Gut Microbiome and Mental Health: Tips to Improve Yours
Microbiome and your mental health Microbiome is the community of viruses, fungi and bacteria that live within your gut. We need these organisms for optimal health. Since the discovery that microbiome and mental health might be related, there has been increasing interest in the la
Summertime Alcohol-free Drinks
Alcohol-free drinks Are you looking for alcohol-free drink recipes or ideas? Summer can offer much more opportunity to be social with friends but with that can bring triggers for those that no longer drink and are in recovery. This is because many people drink regularly at BBQs a
Tips for Seasonal Allergies
Do you want tips for seasonal allergies? Do you experience the discomfort of seasonal allergies? So many of us ache for the sunshine and warm weather but loathe the itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing that comes with it in the late spring, early summer. So many allergy medication
Relapse Prevention: Know the Signs
Relapse prevention Relapse prevention is developing skills and habits to continue healthy behaviors and avoid falling into old patterns of negative behavior. This is incredibly important for those in recovery, but especially for those newly out of treatment. How Does Relapse Happ
Tips to Encourage Alcohol-free Gatherings
How to encourage alcohol-free gatherings Alcohol-free gatherings seem to be very rare these days. Whether it’s a professional gathering or hanging out with friends why do the terms “happy hour” always seem to equate with alcohol? If you want more alcohol-free options here a
Summer Activities to Enjoy the Season
Summer activities for 2022 The spring weather has been especially rainy. Now that consistent sunny, summertime weather is around the corner, we’ve created a list of summer activities to enjoy. They also benefit mental, emotional and physical well-being in many ways! The Prehist
