Ron Cipriano & Associates Counseling, LLC

Of the best gifts that come with working in the field of recovery is the incredible people we get to coordinate and create friendships with along the way!❤️

2023 NFPLA Christmas Party hosted by the lovely Deborah Rosebrock of Acadia

"But there is One who has all power-that One is God. May you find Him now!"

Beautiful. RIP ❤️

One of the greatest gifts of recovery is gaining the ability to think outside oneself. The legacy we leave behind when we commit to this beautiful way of life is one of service and gratitude. We honor our fellow in his passing by remembering the work he did with the sick and suffering, both inside and outside of the rooms. (and Friends was pretty great too😊)

“I've had a lot of ups and downs in my life. I'm still working through it personally, but the best thing about me is that if an alcoholic or drug addict comes up to me and says, 'Will you help me?' I will always say, 'Yes, I know how to do that. I will do that for you, even if I can't always do it for myself! So I do that, whenever I can. In groups, or one on one.
And I created the Perry House in Malibu, a sober-living facility for men. I also wrote my play The End of Longing, which is a personal message to the world, an exaggerated form of me as a drunk. I had something important to say to people like me, and to people who love people like me.
When I die, I know people will talk about Friends, Friends, Friends. And I'm glad of that, happy I've done some solid work as an actor, as well as given people multiple chances to make fun of my struggles on the world wide web...
but when I die, as far as my so-called accomplishments go, it would be nice if Friends were listed far behind the things I did to try to help other people.
I know it won't happen, but it would be nice."
- Matthew Langford Perry
(August 19, 1969 - October 28, 2023)

Sobriety is a commitment to changing your entire life. Call us today if you are looking for a change!

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Baymeadows is hosting tonight’s Cipriano Pizza Party and celebrating National Recovery Month💜

Our very own IOP Alumni Ron M. will be the speaker tonight so come enjoy some tasty pizza, fun fellowship, and listen to his story!

All clients, family, friends, and supporters are invited. We start at 6:30pm and are located in the gymnasium of the Palms Presbyterian Church at: 3410 3rd St S Jacksonville Beach, FL

Staff from both locations will be available at the door. If you have questions or need assistance, feel free to grab one of us and we’ll be happy to help!
We hope to see you there 🍕 🎉

You never have to walk alone💜

Last night, I promised myself better days. I still don't know for sure how I'd do it, but I know I deserve good things in life, too, so I decided I'm letting go of the things that hurt. That I'm forgiving myself for not becoming the person I always dreamed to be, that I'm starting from where I left off and not from where I began, carrying the bruises and scars with me along the way.

You see, I always believed in second chances, but I learned that some things just stay broken no matter how hard we try to fix them. Like dreams. I also thought happiness is something you chase in life, but it isn't. It's something you choose. And I've gone tired of choosing the same things and the same people over the ones who really matter, so now, I'm taking a chance for those who really deserve it.

I hope things work out for the best.
I hope it's not yet too late.
I really hope with all my heart that it's a good day to dream again.

—Jun Mark Patilan
Artwork: Words for Introverts

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Last night’s Cipriano Pizza Party was the last for 2022!
We appreciate all of our supporters, alumni, IOP members, friends, and family members who have showed up throughout the year to celebrate with us. The Cipriano team thanks you💜 Big shout out to Mrs. Eileen Cipriano for always providing us with delicious cookies! Tony D‘s Pizza & Restaurant supplies the tasty pizza at our parties, so if you don’t want to wait until January to get your next slice, head over to Point Meadows Dr to grab one.

(We will not be hosting our pizza party for the month of December due to the 3rd Thursday falling so close to Christmas. We will hold our next pizza party on Thursday January 19th🍕)

Last pizza party of the year! Tomorrow night! Palms Presbyterian church! 6pm. Message for more details!

Give us a call today if you or a loved one is struggling substance abuse and/or mental health! You're not alone.

"The 10 October is known the World over as World Mental Health Day – the result of a global advocacy and awareness program started by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992. Proudly, this is one of the World Federation for Mental Health's most important and far‐reaching programs."

Learn more at:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2939461

"...we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter. We were reborn."
- Alcoholics Anonymous: The Big Book, p. 63.

“Patience is not the ability to wait but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.”
Happy Tuesday!

“We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness. We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it. We will comprehend the word serenity. We will know peace.”
-Big Book pgs 83-84

Due to Hurricane Ian, IOP groups are canceled until Monday morning. We hope every stays safe and has prepared for outages or potential danger. If you’re struggling and need support, please utilize your call list and if weather permits, get to a meeting. Many meetings will still be held in person and on Zoom.

Please reach out if you need anything, our staff will do their best to find resources to meet your needs!