The Cognitive Connection

Check out this great opportunity!

The Catawba Alliance for Recovery is hosting an immersive experience to help participants gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by people in early recovery from addiction.
It will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Catawba County Public Library in Newton.

More details at - https://www.ccunitedway.com/catawba-alliance-recovery-recovery-simulation

Hey, everyone! It appears that Verizon has unknowingly put a block on calls to our Sipes office (828-256-3436) and our Hickory office (828-327-6026). They are doing an investigation to get this resolved but it could take a day or two. If you have Verizon, please use these temporary numbers to contact us:

Hickory Office (Adult services): 828-998-1623

Sipes Office (Adolescent services): 828-998-1626

Thank you and we apologize for this inconvenience.

Happy Tuesday! Please remember to come out and see us at the Long View Recreation Center. The event is from 5pm-7pm and there are a ton of vendors giving out swag items along with games and activities for the kiddos. Hope to see you soon!

We’re looking forward to tomorrow, come by our table and say hey!

The weather is looking GREAT and HOT 🥵 for tomorrow! We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!!!

Come out and see us today at the Highland Recreation Center! We’ll be handing out medication lockboxes, prevention education materials, and some swag items!

I guess we will have to wait until next year, the event has been canceled for this evening.

Unfortunately, due to the wet conditions of the fields, we are unable to host National Night Out tonight. We hate to make this call, but the field is simply too wet for vehicles to safely drive on without the risk of getting stuck. We apologize for the inconvenience and will notify everyone if we are able to reschedule in the near future. Thank you, always, for your dedication and support to the Town of Long View and Long View Police Department.

Hey there...we just wanted to remind everyone that this week is Recovery Court Month Spirit Week! Today was PJ Day and tomorrow is Tropical Tuesday...can't wait to see what everyone is wearing tomorrow!

Come out and see us this evening at the Spring Into Summer event taking place at Taft Broome Park. The event is from 5pm-7pm and we’ll be handing out all types of goodies…we have swag items, prevention education material, and medication lockboxes! It’s going to be an awesome night, come out and see us.

Each quarter we review our completion surveys that members complete when they are ending a treatment service/group. The surveys have several questions and asks the members to rate their experience in that particular service/group. We would like to share some comments that came from the surveys:

"I have come a long ways because of The Cognitive Connection. Special thanks to Heather and Sid for being such great supportive people and caring folks, thanks gain."

"I wouldn't be where I am today without the assistance and support of Cognitive and the staff. They are and will remain a big part of my long term recovery."

"This place saved my life and gave me a second chance, thank you."

We are so grateful for these comments and glad to hear the positive feedback. We have staff that truly care about our members and these comments provide a little bit of reassurance that we are making a positive impact in the recovery community.

Come out and see us today at the CVCC Career Fair! Kristen, our Clinical Director, will be there handing out information and swag items all day!

Remember to come out and see us today, we’ll be at CVCC helping out at the Foothills Veterans Stand Down!

Happy Wednesday...we hope everyone is having a fantastic day! We just wanted to remind everyone that our office will be closed this Friday, 3/29, due to the Good Friday Holiday. We will be offering a holiday group for those in IOP/SACOT from 8:30-12:30 but our office will be closed other wise.

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On March 6, across the United States families and loved ones remember and celebrate the lives lost to overdose. This day has become known as Black Balloon Day.

Black Balloon Day has become a national and international event, bringing awareness to overdose deaths. As with many things with the opioid epidemic, Black Balloon Day began with a family’s loss.

Drug overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Opioid addiction is driving this epidemic. Americans are more likely to die of an opioid overdose than they are from a car accident or by a gun. Black Balloon Day helps create awareness around the important issue of providing support to those struggling with substance use disorder and their loved ones.

Please take time today to send out some positive vibes to those that have been touched by this epidemic and if you know someone battling addiction, make a phone call and let them know you care about them...we are all in this together!

Bethel United Methodist is handing out backpacks for the homeless/unsheltered population on Saturday, March 9th, at 10:00am. They will be set up at the edge of the big parking lot at Hwy 16 Business & Hwy 150 where the Food Lion is located...please spread the word!

Good morning! Come out and visit us at the CVCC Workforce Solutions Complex. We have a table set up and we’re giving away medication lockboxes, Narcan, and prevention education information for those that need/want it. A documentary screening of The Veterans Battlefield will be taking place at 10am and 2pm. If you have time, stop by and say hey to Josh!

Good afternoon! In the coming weeks we will be introducing our amazing staff to our Facebook community. Our staff go above and beyond everyday to ensure our members receive quality services. First up....Karen Teague!

We will be closed today, Monday, January 15th, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. If you need assistance please call our crisis phone at (828) 217-3922 and a staff member will be glad to assist you.

For anyone that may need help!

Did you know there is more than just 911 to call if you need help?!

Grateful to enjoy the festive spirit at The Cognitive Connection as we came together to have a little fun at our Christmas party. Last Thursday we met at Bo’s and had fun bowling, playing laser tag, and competing in the arcade games! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy new year!