Project Recovery

Project Recovery is taking applications for a peer support specialist.

Rebecca Riss and Shelbi Thompson are taking appointments for assessments, group, and individual counseling! Our continued care group meets Thursday from 8:30-10:30. Walk-in assessments are available Thursday mornings beginning at 8:00 am.

Feeding SD Schedule! November 11th is the next distribution date! Mark your calendars folks!

We are a little late on the share with this one, but Halloween (and the upcoming holiday season) ain't always easy on the ol' recovery journey. Our friends at the National Alliance on Mental Illness have some good tips to keep Halloween from getting too scary.

Tricks to Enjoy Halloween Treats While in Recovery | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Time for costume parties, hayrides, bonfires, plenty of sweet treats and an extra dose of temptation. Halloween can present a particular set of challenges for those in sobriety. Following these tips can help you successfully maintain your sobriety—all while having a ghoulishly good time.

The One Where Chandler Writes a Book About His Addiction

🚫 Addiction doesn’t discriminate.

In his recent interview with the New York Times, Matthew Perry shared that he has probably spent 9 million dollars trying to get sober. He adds that he’s been to rehab 15 times over the course of his battle with addiction. Perry’s book Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is out November 1st.

Remember👉🏼 No amount of money will help if you don’t do the work. You can get your life back from addiction.

Better late than never! Project Recovery is honored to welcome Michael to our Peer Support team. Each of our peers have a background and recovery story unique to them. Michael's journey took him from gang involvement, addiction, and years spent in jail to a guy in the maintenance stage of recovery. He strives to "move forward with positivity" and is hoping to enroll in school soon.

Michael says, "Last year I made the decision to change my life. I felt as though Jesus had a purpose in my life and I wanted to know what that was. Since treatment, my life has turned all the way around. I have had a chance to meet many people along the way, and I am eager to tell my store in hopes that my story will help others."

On the lookout for triggers like...

If you find the Rally triggering, don't be afraid to GO BACK TO BASICS. Check in with yourself and make a recovery plan. Use your supports. Attend meetings. Plan ahead to avoid situations you know you shouldn't be in. Use the buddy system. You can still participate in rally good times without sacrificing your recovery. YOU GOT THIS!

It is WALK-IN TREATMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT DAY! There is still time to get to 625 Flormann Street for your drug and alcohol assessment.

Feeding SD Today:
10-11 @ St. Andrews (910 Sioux San Dr)
3-4 @ Open Heart (202 E. Indiana St)

Feeding SD Schedule for this month:

No one can do it like our Peer Support Specialists. They get it. They've walked through it and are ready to walk alongside you.

Critics of harm reduction measures think that abstinence should be THE WAY to do recovery. That is like saying you can either swim or you can't swim, and no safety measures should be taken.

Call today to schedule your Drug and Alcohol Assessment or visit us Thursday for a walk-in!

605-340-1234

The Social Work Department at Project Recovery (aka our part-time case manager) would like to dedicate this song to all of our amazing, inspiring, and resilient patients. It is a true privilege to be a part of your journey.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ZnZocAS4I

for King & Country - Cheering You On (Lyrics) 🎶 for King & Country - Cheering You On (Lyrics)🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new uploads.👍🏽 Please leave a like and apprecia...

"This is how we rise up; heavy as a hurricane, louder than a freight train." -Skillet

Here is a song to get you PUMPED UP ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY. Add this to your Recovery Playlist when you need a reminder that you are STRONG, that you are RESILIENT, and that you are part of a community of RESISTANCE fighters battling the things that would rob us of our joy and freedom.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKnRdQiH3-k

Skillet - "The Resistance" [Official Lyric Video] The new album Victorious available here: https://lnk.to/skilletvictorious Skillet's official lyric video for their song 'The Resistance' - Available Now. Con...

Maybe you've been in recovery for 5 minutes or 15 years, or maybe you've never touched a drug. Either way, we allllllll be needing tips to help us be better humans. We humbly bring you a skill for tolerating distress from Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Our walk-in assessment days are ALMOST HERE!

Today is National Forgiveness Day. Forgiveness is ultimately a gift we give ourselves but not easily done. It is a process and a journey. It is also a necessary element of recovery. If you are struggling to forgive yourself or someone else, don't be afraid to reach out to a mental health professional.

Social media can be a real hot mess sometimes. Research shows that it can have DETRIMENTAL effects on mental health. BUT it can also help us feel connected and be used for good. We want to hear from you! Is facebook a helpful tool for recovery? Why or why not?

https://www.mcleanhospital.org/essential/it-or-not-social-medias-affecting-your-mental-health #:~:text=Social%20media%20use%20can%20affect,%2C%20muscle%20tension%2C%20and%20tremors.

Here’s How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health | McLean Hospital Using social media can directly impact emotional wellness, physical, and mental health. Here are the signs that you are affected.

Attention our friends in recovery will little ones!
hashtag our social worker made up those hashtags...

"There is a bigger dream waiting for you to step into it. Your life is huge." -Oprah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo6oU4DfdH0

10 Minutes to Start Your Day Right! - Motivational Speech By Oprah Winfrey [YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS] Check out Oprah's INCREDIBLE books, "What I Know For Sure": https://amzn.to/3m0hJXP"The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life's Direction and Purpose": http...

Mark your calendars! This is sure to be a super fun and creative event and might be just the thing your family needs!