Bristlecone Family Resources

Happy National Dog Day! Here at Bristlecone, we love dogs. For fun, here are some staff members with their fur babies!

It's National Overdose Awareness Week. Know the facts and share the facts.

This is an authentic lethal dose of fentanyl, displayed on the point of a number 2 pencil for size reference. DEA lab testing reveals that 7 out of every 10 pills with fentanyl contain a potentially lethal dose.

KNOW THE FACTS! Illicit Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times stronger than he**in. There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illicit fentanyl. Drug cartels make and supply illicit fentanyl either as a standalone substance, as an additive deceptively put into other dangerous street drugs, such as he**in, co***ne, and methamphetamine or as substitutes for these drugs. Illicit fentanyl is purposely and deceptively added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, making drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous. Fentanyl has also been identified in counterfeit prescription pills. These fake pills are made to look identical to legitimate prescription pills - such as Oxycontin®, Percocet®, Vicodin®, Adderall®, Xanax®, and other medicines-and have been found in every state in the country. Criminal drug networks are harnessing the accessibility of social media and e-commerce to push deadly drugs into American communities and lure youth. Cartels and distributors continue to perfect this poison to distribute, addict, and deceive.

Mark your calendars! Wednesday, September 4th, Bristlecone will have a fundraiser at Chipotle from 5 - 9p at 925 W 5TH ST STE 100, RENO, NV, 89503. Tell your friends and coworkers to join us for dinner!

Remember that you are SO WORTH IT!

Happy Relaxation Day! Self-care is one of the most important parts of recovery. Self-care involves taking care of your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health to promote wellness. Do something for yourself today!

IF YOU THINK FENTANYL CAN'T AFFECT YOUR FAMILY, THINK AGAIN. FENTANYL IS KILLING THE UNSUSPECTING EVERY DAY!

Over 300,000 Americans have died of drug overdose and fentanyl poisoning in just a few years, from 2020 to the present. Fentanyl deaths are projected to increase in the years ahead. Children under 14 are dying of fentanyl poisoning faster than any other age group. Fentanyl continues to be the number one killer of adults 18-45. Fentanyl-related deaths occur approximately every five minutes, and DEA reports that at least 7 in 10 counterfeit pills are deadly. Illicit fentanyl is devastating every socioeconomic class. If you think illicit fentanyl can't impact your family, we urge you to reconsider.

If you or someone you know needs help, contact Bristlecone or any other treatment facility and get help NOW!

Did you get your tickets yet? Come out, wear purple, and celebrate National Recovery Month with a Recovery Night Out at the Aces.

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Anthem Medicaid stopped by today to drop off a check for our detox center building project, provide lunch, and share all of the amazing value-added benefits they provide for our Anthem Medicaid clients. Thank you for partnering with Bristlecone to provide treatment to those seeking recovery!

This is our Amazon Wish List. We are in need of men's and women's deodorant. If you have been thinking about helping Bristlecone but weren't sure how here is a great way to start. All of the items on our wish list are needs we have now. Thank you to everyone who gives to us. It goes a long way to helping us care for someone in treatment.

Check out my list on Amazon

Have you gotten your tickets yet? You don't want to miss this amazing event: Recovery Night with the Reno Aces. Get your tickets, support Bristlecone, and celebrate National Recovery Month!

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Bristlecone attended the ribbon-cutting to open the Welcome Center at CARES CAMPUS. The Center is beautiful! We are grateful to live in a community that supports underserved populations. Congratulations to the people and organizations who put so much work into this project!

Bristlecone Family Resources & The Reno Aces are bringing you...
Recovery Night Out with The Reno Aces!

Join Bristlecone Recovery Center with the Reno Aces at Greater Nevada Field! Watch as the team takes on the Albuquerque Isotopes on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:35 PM.

To celebrate all those in recovery and honor those we have lost to addiction, wear PURPLE to the game. Wearing purple isn't the only way that the stadium is going to spread the word. There will also be a Bristlecone table on the concourse, as well as designated individuals singing the national anthem, throwing the first pitch, and playing the in-between-inning mini games! Purchase discounted tickets to join in on the celebration. Half of the proceeds from all ticket sales will benefit Bristlecone Recovery Center!

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Bristleconefamily

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We love this organization! Go give them a follow!

Last week, EMPOWERED in Northern Nevada's Brittany Bailey-Duran, Care Coordinator, and Velvet Beaman, Program Coordinator, participated in the workforce and wellness fair hosted by Bristlecone Family Resources. The event was for current clients and the community to receive resources and information. The EMPOWERED Northern Nevada Team had an amazing time meeting with the community partners and connecting with people within the community!

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If you live in Southern Nevada, in Reno, Carson City, Churchill County, or Lyon County in Northern Nevada, or in Weber County, Utah and you’re pregnant or recently had a baby and using opioids or stimulants for any reason, there is non-judgmental help available to you. No referral or insurance is required.
Click on the link in our bio or visit http://empoweredmoms.org to request no-cost support.

If you are looking for a DJ for your next event, contact Cruz Entertainment. We have been so blessed by them over the years. They love working with nonprofits and have treated us so well.

Thank you to all the amazing organizations that came out for the Workforce and Wellness Fair. It was a hot one! Next time we do this in October! 🔥☀️❤️

This Saturday, July 20th, is the Workforce and Wellness Fair. Please share it with clients, the community, and families you know.

Bristlecone will host a Workforce and Wellness Fair with the Department of Welfare and Social Services and many amazing organizations. We want the community to know about this event, which will include job opportunities, a vaccine clinic, Medicaid providers, recovery programs, veteran resources, and more.

Meet Olivia, a CADC here at Bristlecone. Olivia has been with Bristlecone for almost three years and specializes in CBT, relapse prevention, cognitive restructuring, and psycho-education. If you know Olivia, you know she is one of the most straight-up, steady, and talented counselors you will ever meet. She loves working with the clients here at Bristlecone, and it shows in the daily work she does! When Olivia isn't working, she is spending time with her daughter and pursuing her Masters degree. We are so thankful to have Olivia on our team and the laughter she brings to our office.

SilverSummit Healthplan came in a few weeks for a Lunch and Learn to update our clinical team on the benefits our SilverSummit clients can receive. We were blown away by the amazing offerings and how well SilverSummit cares for its members! Thank you for bringing us lunch and teaching us about the great things you are doing!

We can't express how much it means to be part of a community where local businesses want to support nonprofits. If you have a moment, please write something about us on the Sheels post (not this post) and mention Bristlecone Family Resources in the comment. Thank you so much!

July 15th is National Give Something Away Day! ✨ We need YOUR help to choose 3 AMAZING local non-profits to give $5,000 to! ❤

Comment down below to cast your vote and we will announce the recipients on July 15th. The non-profits will be chosen at random. 🎉

When it comes to running our Transitional Living Program, there is no one better! Meet Michael, one of our Peer Recovery Support Specialists with years of sobriety and the most incredible heart to see people succeed in their recovery journey. Mike is a PRSS Supervisor in addition to all the other things he does here at Bristlecone. When Mike isn't working, he spends time with his beautiful wife and kids. We are honored that Mike oversees our TL program and gives so much to the clients here.

Save the date! Mark your calendars! Spread the word!

Bristlecone will host a Workforce and Wellness Fair with the Department of Welfare and Social Services and many amazing organizations. We want the community to know about this event, which will include job opportunities, a vaccine clinic, Medicaid providers, recovery programs, veteran resources, and so much more.

If you want us to email you a PDF of the flier to hang in your office, please email Christine at [email protected].

Meet Nicole, one of our amazing CADC-I/CPGC-I here at Bristlecone. Nicole lights up any room she walks into and has a special presence about her. As she works on her master's degree practicum, she runs many of Bristlecone's outpatient groups and our intensive outpatient program on Fridays. Nicole has a heart for working with people struggling with substance use and gambling disorders, as she knows how society often stigmatizes people who are struggling. We are so lucky to have Nicole here with us, caring for our clients, advocating for them, and showing them the path to recovery! ❤️

We are incredibly honored to be among the other recipients of Microsoft's 16th annual IT Makeover Campaign. Bristlecone will use this funding to purchase computers and workstations for our clients so they can build resumes, search for jobs, and find other resources they need to succeed. Congrats to the other recipients!

Our amazing clinical team! We can't thank enough for our amazing Bristlecone Recovery Center t-shirts. Not only did they donate the t-shirts to us, but the quality is amazing! If you want to order t-shirts (or other marketing materials), check them out!

What a blessing today has been. Microsoft Reno donated $3,000 to help us improve the way our clients can job search, look for resources online, and build out resumes. Thank you, Microsoft!

Microsoft Reno awarded four local nonprofits with a combined $25,000 in technology funding from the 16th Annual IT Makeover Campaign. Congratulations to Bristlecone Family Resources for receiving $3,000 for an IT Makeover!

Last week, Bristlecone was invited to the Governor's Mansion for the First Lady's Charity Networking Luncheon. We had the opportunity to network with some of the amazing nonprofits here in Nevada. What a great event put on by our First Lady.

Today is National Donut Day, meaning Reno has many places to grab a great deal on donuts. Stop by Dough Boys, Krispy Kreme, AND/or Dunkin Donuts today!