Today marks the first day of National Recovery Month. This year's theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Celebrating Connections,” reminds people in recovery and those who support them, that we all have victories to celebrate and things we may wish we had done differently.
Follow along with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) recovery month webinar series to learn how treatment and mental health services can lead to a healthy and rewarding life for those with mental and substance use disorders. Visit https://bit.ly/32ML26O to view the schedule!
And follow along with us as we celebrate the small and big wins of those in recovery.
#addictionrecovery #recoveryispossible
Join us tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. for our weekly support group for family members!
Can’t make it in-person? Join us on Zoom.
https://zoom.us/j/246785491
Meeting ID: 246 785 491
#AlAnon #Therapy #SupportGroup #AddictionRecovery
SAT, SEP 26
Al Anon Family Group - Courage to Change
National Recovery Month reinforces 4 important messages in recovery:
- Behavioral health is essential to overall health
- Prevention works
- Treatment is effective
- People can and do recover
This Thursday at 1:30 p.m. is the last webinar of the 2020 National Recovery Month Webinar Series. It is focused on The Importance of Integrating Recovery Support Services: The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Model. Visit https://bit.ly/3hN9yKv to join and learn more!
#NationalRecoveryMonth #Recovery
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National Recovery Month | Recovery Month
Thank you to everyone who joined us in-person, on live, or Zoom for the 4th Annual Ridge Alumni Event! Jerry Moe gave an inspirational speech and we want to leave you with some lasting thoughts:
“The greatest gift we can ever give to the people we love the most, the greatest gift for the people who love us the most, is the gift we give ourselves; its called sobriety. It opens up the door to so many rich possibilities.” - Jerry Moe.
#nationalrecoverymonth #addiction
This Saturday all Al-Anon and family members are welcome to join us for our 4th Annual Ridge Alumni Event. We are so excited to have Jerry Moe speak, and if you can’t join us in-person we will be live streaming the event on Facebook and you can join on Zoom!
https://zoom.us/j/539712822
Meeting ID: 539 712 822
More details in the event invite. We look forward to seeing you all!
#addiction #alanon
SAT, SEP 19
4th Annual Ridge Alumni Event
SAT, SEP 19
4th Annual Ridge Alumni Event
October marks the start of National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. This month is an observance to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health and to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse.
Follow along with us as we highlight National Substance Abuse Prevention Month every week in October!
To learn more about substance abuse prevention visit https://bit.ly/2QaImJK
#EndTheStigma #RecoveryisPossible #Addictionrecovery #soberlife
SAMHSA.GOV
Prevention of Substance Use and Mental Disorders
Did you know? According to SAMHSA, in 2018, nearly 1 in 5 people aged 12 or older (19.4 percent) used an illicit drug in the past year, which is a higher
percentage than in 2015 and 2016.
Studies show that the earlier an individual starts smoking, drinking or using other drugs, the greater the likelihood of developing addiction. We all have a part to play in creating a better tomorrow for our youth by using resources to educate ourselves and our family. October emphasizes the importance of substance abuse prevention and encourages prevention efforts this month and every other month of the year.
To view resources to help promote substance abuse prevention visit https://bit.ly/2IrJjxz
#Substanceabuseprevention #substanceabuse #SAMHSA #NCTSN #October #youth #dialogue #addiction #didyouknow #family
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National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Physical health is one aspect of recovery, but we at The Ridge know that mental health is just as important. Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, we want to celebrate and recognize the close to 1 billion people living with a mental disorder.
Share the #MoveforMentalHealth and participate in the challenge to show the world what you do to support your mental well-being.
The WHO is virtually hosting The Big Event for Mental Health, an unprecedented online advocacy event that will call for increased investment in mental health at all levels. Visit https://bit.ly/3jEKM1b to learn more and find ways to get involved!
#MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #recovery #october #selfcare #health #wellbeing
WHO.INT
World Mental Health Day 2020
Pamela D. Pesta was a client at The Ridge a little over 6 years ago. She came to The Ridge "shattered and in pieces." Today, Pamela will be speaking at a #RecoveryHour meeting special with Max Kolbe and Denise Harrison who will talk about how they are sharing their recovery to help others.
The meeting will be hosted by @RecoveryHour (https://bit.ly/2SrieMA) on Zoom at 3:00 p.m. EST. If you're interested in joining, you can find the account on Twitter at https://bit.ly/3cZtZn2 and send a message for the login info!
Pamela's book: Letting Go of the Thief: "A Ninety Day Journey Inside the Thoughts of an Alcoholic" can be found online at https://amzn.to/2GoepoZ and through other retailers. The book explores Pamela's experience with addiction and is a ninety day voyage into alcoholic thinking. The book is making strides in the UK and Canada.
If you're interested in learning more about Pamela's story watch this quick video: https://bit.ly/3ivKPe0.
"Without The Ridge, this would not be my life today," Pamela said.
#RecoverysiReal #recoveryispossible #soberliving
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The Ridge Client Experience: Pamela - Alcohol Use Recovery Success Story
#WorldSmileDay Smiling releases neurotransmitters - like dopamine, serotonin and endorphins - and tiny molecules in you brain that help fight off stress, relax your body and lower your heart rate. You could say smiling is pretty important!
What made you smile today?
#smiles #smilemore #smiley #smilealways #recoveryispossible
You know the drill - Saturday at 11:00 a.m. join us for our weekly family support group!
Can’t make it in-person? Join us on Zoom.
https://zoom.us/j/246785491
Meeting ID: 246 785 491
We hope to see you there!
#AlAnon #Therapy #SupportGroup #AddictionRecovery
SAT, OCT 3
Al Anon Family Group - Courage to Change
❤️ this if you feel like your family plays an important role in your life.
At The Ridge, we know the important role family plays in recovery which is why we're proud to introduce our first ever Ridge Ohio Family Workshop.
The workshop is designed to help families who are questioning the difference between enabling and supportive behaviors and struggle to trust their loved one by giving actionable advice and direct answers.
The workshop will be hosted by Kelly Rogan who has worked as a family therapist for over 30 years. She has worked in crisis intervention for at - risk youth, in private practice, and in alcohol and drug treatment.
If you'd like to sign up or have questions, reach out to Mary Jo Stelzer!
mstelzer@theridgeohio.com.
513-260-9619
For more information about us, visit www.ridgeohio.com!
Halloween can be scary. Addiction can be scary. Taking the first step towards getting help and discovering Recovery for Life shouldn't be. Contact or follow The Ridge on any of our social media channels for help or support when battling substance abuse and addiction.
https://www.instagram.com/theridgeohio/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ridge-ohio/
This week, Oct. 23-31, is #RedRibbonWeek. Do you know when and why Red Ribbon week was started? Drop the letter to your answer in the comments below!
A. It was started in 2000 because of the increase in drug violence that was seen across the U.S.
B. It was started in 1988 in support of DEA officer Enrique Camaren who was murdered by drug traffickers.
C. It was started in 1945 after World War II ended and President Truman was trying to reform the war on drugs in America.
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Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign that happens every October.
To learn more about Red Ribbon Week, visit www.redribbon.org.
REDRIBBON.ORG
Red Ribbon Campaign | Largest drug-use prevention campaign in the U.S.
Tomorrow‼️‼️
We encourage family members to support those in recovery by coming to our Al-Anon meetings which are held every Saturday.
If you can’t make it in-person, no worries, you can join us on zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/246785491
Meeting ID: 246 785 491
Reach out if you have any questions!
SAT, OCT 24
Al-Anon Family Group - Courage to Change
SAT, OCT 24
Al-Anon Family Group - Courage to Change
With October being both #NationalSubstanceAbusePreventionMonth and #EmotionalWellnessMonth, we want to highlight the role mental health plays in emotional wellness and substance abuse.
According to SAMHSA, more than 1 in 4 adults living with serious mental health problems also have a substance use problem, and without proper mental health treatment, one's emotional wellness can deteriorate.
Effectively managing both our mental health and emotional health can help us to eliminate stress, fear, anxiety, anger, depression, and worry. Although a licensed professional is the best place to start when working on your mental or emotional health, here are 5 tips you can try at home today!
Make sure to share with a friend!
