Spring 2023
Spring has arrived, along with our Spring 2023 newsletter. Lifeline Connections celebrates expansion in Skagit County, a one year anniversary for Men’s Low-Intensity Residential in Bellingham, WA, and continues to get further involved in the local community. Download and re
National Nurses Week 2023
What is National Nurses Week? This year, National Nurses Week is May 6th – 12th, 2023. The theme is: Nurses Make a Difference: Anytime, Anywhere – Always. It couldn’t be truer. This week and every day, Lifeline Connections is beyond grateful for all of the hard-working nurs
3 Tips to Celebrate the Women in Your Life
Celebrate the women in your life What have you done to celebrate the women in your life? Women’s History Month is ending. During this month many organizations and people focus on historical women. However, it’s also important to celebrate the women in your life that you know
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
What is National Drug and Alcohol Facts Weeks? In 2023, National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is March 20-26. This week is meant to inspire conversation about the science of substances and substance use disorders among youth. It gives an opportunity for scientists, student
Benefits to Treating Tobacco Use With Substance Use
Why quit smoking at the same time? It can be difficult to quit smoking or even to think about it. But tobacco use in the US has drastically fallen in the past few decades. However, tobacco use rates among those with substance use disorders remain very high. For example, over 60%
Tips to Be More Active
Be more active Although winter weather is still here, there are many ways to be more active and to become even healthier; both physically and mentally. With that comes improved focus, better sleep, and it simply helps you be happier. Pick a fun activity Pick an outdoor activity a
Celebrate Women Providing Hope, Help and Healing
Celebrate women in March Every March is Women’s History Month. It’s a time to celebrate women and honor the contributions they have given to our culture, society, and history. It took many years from the first Women’s History Week in 1978 in California to become a month
Tips for Better Self-Awareness
Better self-awareness can help happiness and self-esteem During times of heightened emotions, a healthy debate can spark rage, leading to insults that have nothing to do with the original subject. Although it is possible for two people with differing opinions to have a healthy di
Black and in Recovery
Honoring those that are Black and in recovery Many individuals are Black and in recovery that you may not know about. As we continue celebrating and honoring Black individuals’ achievements this February it’s important to celebrate those that are black and in recovery. Wh
Tips for Better Self-Esteem
Better self-esteem is in your hands Confidence and security naturally help with better self-esteem. However, it can feel as though everyone is surrounded by the portrayal of perfection. Which can make it hard to feel content with our own lives. Low self-esteem can compound severa
Tips to Celebrate Valentine’s Day In Recovery
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in recovery In recovery, it can seem challenging to celebrate Valentine’s Day without alcohol. Many people, and the media associate any celebration, but especially Valentine’s Day with champagne or wine. That alone can be a trigger, so it’s impor
Winter 2023
Our Winter 2023 newsletter is here! Throughout 2022 we celebrated a milestone 60th anniversary, announced a new CEO and continued to serve those in our community looking to begin their recovery journey. This year brings newly expanded hours in the North Sound, other new executive
North Sound MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Has Four Locations
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) in the North Sound Medication Assisted Treatment can be the first step toward day one of recovery. The need for substance use and alcohol use disorder treatment continues to rise throughout the United States. In addition, Synthetic opioids are
Tips to Find the Right Recovery Housing Program for You
How to find the right recovery housing program What is a recovery housing program and how do you find the best one? These programs help you take what you learned in treatment and create new habits and routines. In addition, recovery housing programs provide a supportive community
Martin Luther King Jr.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Many of us remember Martin Luther King Jr. from his famous I Have A Dream Speech but what else do we really know about him? Martin Luther King Jr.’s early life He was born January 15th, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia with the given name Michael Lut
5 Tips to Help Your Kids With Stress
Tips to Help Your Kids With Stress Many of us know kids with stress and that some even experience it on a daily basis. Do you know how to help your kids with stress? It can be a sensitive topic of conversation and there can also be multiple causes. Additionally, some of those cau
Saying No in Recovery: 3 Tips
Tips to say no Everyone needs tips to say no during recovery, especially if you’re just leaving a treatment facility. Typically it’s one of the things your treatment team will address before you leave. However, if you’ve decided to stop using substances on your own you’ll
Holiday Spotlight: Hanukkah
Holiday Spotlight: Hanukkah There are many holidays celebrated around the world and at times around in our own neighborhood. One of the more common holidays in December aside from Christmas is Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah). Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration also know
Indoor Activities for the Fall
Indoor activities help in cold weather With the ever-increasing cooler, Fall weather, it can be hard to think of indoor activities to do with the family or on your own. Create decorations There are many pumpkin patches that are discounting unsold pumpkins, gourds and other decora
Transgender Awareness Week: Tips to Be Supportive
Transgender Awareness Week is a time to honor During Transgender Awareness Week takes place each year from November 13 – 19. This is a time where we help raise awareness and visibility to those transgender individuals that have lost their lives due to fatal violence. Therefore,
Tips to Manage Election Day Stress
How do you manage Election Day stress? It can be hard to manage Election Day stress. Did you know that stress causes anxiety and is the most common mental health condition in the US? Over 40 million people over the age of 18 are managing anxiety. That’s over 19% of the total po
Fall 2022
This fall brings many exciting updates including the introduction of our new President and CEO, an upcoming networking event to meet her and new programs! Click here to download the full newsletter and learn about all of these and much more!
Housing and Employment Support Services in Whatcom and Skagit Counties
Support services in Whatcom and Skagit Counties Lifeline Connections has been able to provide funds to subsidize rent and offer employment and peer support services in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Support services can range from active listening and being the warm support for emp
Three Tips to Stay Active
Stay active Now that Summer weather is behind us, there 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. Pick a fun activity Pick an o
