Not One More

For all those that have lost a loved one to substance abuse we are starting our grief support group this Sunday at 7:00pm. See flyer for details.

For all those that are dealing with a loved one we will be starting up the family support group this Sunday at 6:00. See flyer for details.

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We’re heading into the darkest days of winter - it’s important to self care, even if that’s just getting one thing done in a day.

DEPRESSION TIPS:
Shower. Not a bath, a shower.
Use water as hot or cold as you like. You don’t even need to wash. Just get in under the water and let it run over you for a while. Sit on the floor if you gotta.

Moisturize everything.
Use whatever lotion you like.
Unscented? Dollar store lotion? Fancy 48 hour lotion that makes you smell like a field of wildflowers? Use whatever you want, and use it all over your entire dermis.

Put on clean, comfortable clothes.
Put on your favorite underwear.
Those ridiculous boxers you bought last christmas with candy cane hearts on the butt? Put them on.

Drink cold water.
Use ice. If you want, add some mint or lemon for an extra boost.

Clean something.
Doesn’t have to be anything big. Organize one drawer of a desk. Wash five dirty dishes. Do a load of laundry. Scrub the bathroom sink.

Blast music.
Listen to something upbeat and dancey and loud, something that’s got lots of energy. Sing to it, dance to it, even if you suck at both.

Make food.
Don’t just grab a granola bar to munch. Take the time and make food. Even if it’s ramen. Add something special to it, like a soft boiled egg or some veggies. Prepare food, it tastes way better, and you’ll feel like you accomplished something.

Make something.
Write a short story or a poem, draw a picture, color a picture, fold origami, crochet or knit, sculpt something out of clay, anything artistic. Even if you don’t think you’re good at it. Create.

Go outside.
Take a walk. Bundle up if you have too. Listen to whatever birds winter where you are, watch the squirrels, admire whatever lights are in the trees. Go to the mailbox, send a letter, a bill, a card.

Call someone.
Call a loved one, a friend, a family member, call a chat service if you have no one else to call. Talk to a stranger on the street. Have a conversation and listen to someone’s voice. If you can’t bring yourself to call, text or email or whatever, just have some social interaction with another person. Even if you don’t say much, listen to them. It helps.

Cuddle your pets if you have them/can cuddle them.
Take pictures of them. Talk to them. Tell them how you feel, about your favorite movie, a new game coming out, anything.

May seem small or silly to some, but this list keeps people alive.

*** At your absolute best you won’t be good enough for the wrong people. But at your worst, you’ll still be worth it to the right ones. Remember that. Keep holding on.
*** In case nobody has told you today I love you and you are worth your weight and then some in gold, so be kind to yourself and most of all keep pushing on!!!!

Find something to be grateful for!

May I please get 2 friends or family members to copy and re-post? I am trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening.








Just two. Any two.
Say done.

Merry Christmas 🎄

Today Not One More at the Simi Valley Street Fair. Sharing stories, handed out Narcan and educated the public on the dangers of drugs. Saw some old friends and made some new ones.

Come join us at the Simi Valley Street Fair this Saturday October 28th. Stop by our booth to say hi and show support. See you there!!

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Finding solace in the wisdom Pat Montoya Jr. left behind Pat Montoya Jr. was remembered by family and friends as a “beacon of light” during a heartfelt celebration of life ceremony Oct. 7 at Calvary Community Chur

For anyone who would like to order Pat Montoya’s memorial shirt we will be offering them this week only. Please email [email protected] to order. The final day to order will be Saturday October 14th. Payment can be made by cash, check, Venmo or Zelle. Cost is $20.00 + $10.40 shipping if you would like them shipped to you.

For anyone who would like to order Pat Montoya’s memorial shirt we will be offering them this week only. Please email [email protected] to order. The final day to order will be Saturday October 14th. Payment can be made by cash, check, Venmo or Zelle. Cost is $20.00 + $10.40 shipping if you would like them shipped to you.

If anyone is unable to attend Pat's Celebration of Life in person it will be livestreamed at https://calvarywestlake.online.church/. The live stream will begin at 9:53am PDT on Saturday 10/07/2023,

Today is the final day to order t-shirts for Pat Montoya’s celebration of life. If anyone would like to order a shirt please email notonemorenational@ gmail.com Shirts will be gray with the writing pictured on the back and the Angel wings with logo on the front pocket area. The cost is $20.00 per shirt. Available is sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. Shirts can be picked up the day of the memorial. If you would like the shirt shipped there will be an additional $10.40 shipping charge. Payment can be made by cash, check, Zelle or Venmo.

We are doing a presale for t-shirts for Pat Montoya’s celebration of life. If anyone would like to order a shirt please email notonemorenational@ gmail.com Shirts will be gray with the writing pictured on the back and the Angel wings with logo on the front pocket area. The cost is $20.00 per shirt. Available is sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. Shirts can be picked up the day of the memorial. If you would like the shirt shipped there will be an additional $10.40 shipping charge. Payment can be made by cash, check, Zelle or Venmo. Order deadline is Tuesday 10/3/2023

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We’re still collecting funds to help the family from the tragic loss our our local hero, Pat. Every donation is approved 🙏🏻♥️

Thank you for having us Jenn! And for hosting such a fun and wonderful event for su***de awareness 🙏🏻♥️ Thank you to the team for hanging out today Heather Cornes, John Poleno and Aliza Nichols. Thank you to everyone who came by our booth to support Not One More ☺️