Nexus Recovery Center

There's still time to sign up for our LAST noontime with Nexus tour of the season! Join us Wednesday, July 24 at 12:30pm for a FREE one-hour mission tour led by Nexus CEO Heather Ormand! Complimentary box lunch is provided. Sign up now at https://loom.ly/5NpANJU

Expressing your feelings and needing help is not a sign of weakness - it’s a sign of strength. July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more at https://mhanational.org/bipoc/mental-health-month Mental Health America

Our Sober Mom Squad celebrated their 3-year anniversary this past Saturday with a day of fun in the sun! Each week, our Generations program hosts a safe space for former Pregnant and Parenting Women with Children (PPWC) moms to connect with one another after residential treatment. Want in on the support? Contact [email protected] for group details.

Let’s make waves together for a great cause! Our Nexus Young Supporters Council (YSC) is hosting its first annual Duck Derby benefiting our Child Development Center. Tickets and sponsorships at https://nexusrecovery.org/duck-derby/
📅 August 27, 2024 | 5-7pm
📍 5551 Edlen Drive | Dallas, Texas 75220
👥 Honorary Chairs: Liv & Sam Tracy

It's our LAST noontime with Nexus tour of the season! Join us Wednesday, July 24 at 12:30pm for a one-hour mission tour led by Nexus CEO Heather Ormand! Complimentary box lunch is provided. Sign up today at https://loom.ly/5NpANJU

We’re happy to share that we’ve received a grant in the amount of $30,000 to support our Recovery Support Services (RSS) program which provides education, employment, and supportive housing assistance to Nexus clients transitioning out of residential services. These funds will assist in removing barriers and build bridges to long-term recovery. Thank you!

A huge thank you to DALLAS Modern Luxury for featuring our Nexus Auxiliary's 3rd Annual Mothers’ Brunch & Bazaar in their July-August 2024 edition. We appreciate their support in sharing that this event provides essential services and programs that empower women and strengthen families. Pick up a copy today or access the publication at https://loom.ly/Gy9vQr8

Capriesha’s journey underscores the transformative power of resilience and determination in overcoming addiction. Her story challenges the stigma surrounding addiction, emphasizing that with support and determination, recovery is not only possible but achievable one day at a time. Read more about Capriesha's inspiring story of being here -----> https://loom.ly/myeplkk

In this month's newsletter, we announce our newest Kitchen Supervisor, feature Goldman Sachs volunteer day of service, share Capriesha’s story of recovery, and invite you to save the date for the 3rd annual Pathways to Possibilities Luncheon! Read it at -------> https://loom.ly/myeplkk

Though everyone can experience mental illness, not every person from every walk of life or background is going to have the same access to treatment they need to properly deal with their mental health. But there is hope. In 2008, the month of July was established as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Below are some tips for better outcomes from the National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI, who Campbell co-founded.

This past Saturday, members of the Dallas-Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Lambda Gamma National sorority donated their time to helping out in our Kitchen preparing and serving a hot meal to our moms in recovery and their families. We are grateful for their generous act of service! If you or your organization are interested in supporting moms in recovery, visit https://nexusrecovery.org/volunteer

Nexus Recovery Center serves as a community of hope and recovery for all women and their families who strive to live healthy, resilient lives.

We salute Mike McCoy, Founder of Chef to the Shelters and his team of hardworking volunteers who generously donated and served over 1,300 delicious meals on July 4, including Nexus. We are grateful for the support they provide for women in recovery and their families.

PROJECT BEAUTY and Nexus joined together to support women in substance use recovery and share how something as simple as makeup can have a transformative impact. Thank you to FOX 4 News for highlighting this confidence-building event and to Nexus Recovery Coach Steffany, Generations mom Haley, & Jo Lam, CEO of Project Beauty who shared how moms and moms-to-be in recovery rebuild their confidence and self-esteem using the power of cosmetics. https://loom.ly/_XYsvn4

Project Beauty empowering women in recovery Two Dallas nonprofits joined together to support women in substance use recovery. They're sharing how something as simple as makeup can have a transformative impact.

“If you are given gifts, you absolutely owe it to other people to use your gifts, whatever they may be, and to help others,” says Nexus' Chief Philanthropy Officer Cameron Hernholm. Read more about how Cameron drives fundraising success to help women in recovery in Lakewood - East Dallas Advocate. -------https://loom.ly/xoL7OuQ

FOX 4 News will be LIVE this morning with Nexus Recovery Coach Steffany, Generations mom Haley, & Jo Lam, CEO of PROJECT BEAUTY to talk about being & how Project Beauty helps women in recovery build confidence & hope. Tune in 9:30-10am TODAY! https://www.fox4news.com/

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month (NMMHAM) Who was Bebe Moore? She was a journalist, teacher, author, and a dedicated mental health advocate for the Black community and other underrepresented groups. was established and named in honor of her work. Throughout this month, we will highlight tips and awareness to break down these barriers and ensure equitable access for all!

Yesterday, Nexus team members dressed in their rainbow best to round out Pride Month and show their support for the LGBTQIA community. 🌈 Together, we are stronger!

In this Oak Cliff Advocate article, Nexus Recovery Coach Kaitlyn tells us, “I owe my second chance at life to Nexus.” Learn more about Kaitlyn's journey to becoming here --------> https://loom.ly/gKdfZCk

Are you a Nexus alumni or know a Nexus alumni? Join our Recovery Support Services team tonight at 6pm and learn more about our Peer Advisory Council (PAC). Nexus Campus is located at 8733 La Prada, Dallas, TX 75228 https://loom.ly/8W6gtxU

Last Friday, our Recovery Support Service team celebrated Pride Month with a colorful event featuring several community partners including North Texas Food Bank, Abounding Prosperity, Inc., Prism Health North Texas, Simply Grace, Foundation45 and Oxford House. Partygoers enjoyed a tasty pancake dessert bar with rainbow toppings, rainbow Kool-Aid soaked pickles, swag bags, face painting, music, and more! 🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to everyone who showed up to support peace, love, and pride!

Join us this Wednesday, June 26 at 5:30pm for a one-hour mission tour led by Nexus CEO Heather Ormand! Nighttime with Nexus focuses on the heart and soul of the center’s mission and is a great opportunity to learn more about the work we do, meet key staff, ask questions, and get ideas about ways to become involved. The event is free – all you have to do is register! https://nexusrecovery.org/noontime-with-nexus/

Inclusion and diversity at Nexus is fundamental to helping our clients on the road to recovery. LGB adults are nearly 2x as likely as heterosexual adults to experience a substance use disorder (SUD) and trans folx are almost 4x as likely than cis individuals to experience an SUD. https://loom.ly/g6-u5Ic

International Being You Day is about celebrating your greatness and embracing your uniqueness. Take time today to explore, discover, and celebrate each other's individuality today. 💜

Twice a year, Evernorth's technology leadership team embarks on a retreat that includes a service event. This year, they chose Nexus as the beneficiary of their service efforts, demonstrating a commitment to giving back to the community. During their visit , they rolled up their sleeves and worked in the campus kitchen, contributing their time and energy to support the center’s mission of providing comprehensive addiction recovery services. Read more in our monthly newsletter ----->https://nexusrecovery.org/june-2024-2-2/

We’re thrilled to share that Nexus was selected to receive Communities Foundation of Texas’ 2024 Health Grant in the amount of $50,000 for our work in advancing perinatal health in our community. This grant was made possible by the generous support and legacy of the Phoebe & Russell H. Perry Fund. These funds will help us continue to serve as a community of hope and recovery for pregnant women who strive to live healthy, resilient lives. Thank you!

Celebrating emancipation and unity today on Juneteenth, our Nexus team gathered together for a delicious lunch from Blue Flames BBQ & Catering. Juneteenth is the nation's oldest celebrated day marking the end of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, Juneteenth honors June 19th when Union soldiers, under Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and the freedom of enslaved individuals. Onwards, upwards, in unity we thrive! 🤝🏾📈

Did you know Nexus offers monthly tours to learn more about the work we do, meet key staff, ask questions, and get ideas about ways to become involved? Led by CEO Heather Ormand, the next tour is Nighttime with Nexus on June 26 from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more and register to attend here ----> https://nexusrecovery.org/noontime-with-nexus/

To celebrate Father's Day, this past week Nexus appreciated our dad's who pick up their kiddos each day from our Child Development Center. Among the daily treats were tasty donuts, coffee, and dad jokes! Thank you to the dads who show their support so our current clients and alumni can rely on quality care while focusing on their recovery journey.

Vicki Russell was a committed and longtime supporter of the Auxiliary of Nexus from being a Committee Chairperson, Advisory Board member, a Membership officer, and serving on the Auxiliary of Nexus Board of Directors. Her ready smile, quick wit, and loving nature made everyone she met feel welcomed and supported. We are grateful for Vicki's passionate service to Nexus and the women and families we serve. Our condolences go out to her family and to all who knew and loved her. https://loom.ly/mLSXaEw