"One of the hardest things I learned was that I was worth recovery."
Demi Lovato
National Recovery Month: Recovery is for Everyone!
September is National Recovery Month. The stress and isolation of the pandemic have created enormous challenges for people living with substance use disorders. At the same time virtual spaces have helped people access support in new ways. National Recovery Month is a time to focus on the millions of people living with a substance use disorder and to celebrate the millions of Americans who have taken steps to address the harmful impact of substance use in their lives.
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The second event will beA Conversation with Local Harm Reduction Champions and Providersand start at 4 PM. This includes a panel discussion with Coalition partners, moderated by Erin Tucker, executive director of On Our Own, a peer recovery center that provides support, understanding and resources to adults in our community as they pursue their own unique paths to recovery.
On Our Own, a peer support recovery center in Charlottesville, offers virtual SMART Recovery meetings on Tuesdays at 12 PM and Thursdays at 6 PM. This secular, science-based program is designed to help individuals abstain from addictive behaviors; especially helpful for people involved in medication assisted therapy.Click herefor class information.
Diversity in Recovery, a group of LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and allies, works together to create safe spaces for recovery in the Piedmont region of Virginia. They offer virtual Open Discussion Sunday support meetings at 1 PM, and Step Study meetings Wednesday at 7 PM.Click here for class information.
Learn How to Safe a Live with Narcan
Region Ten hosts monthly free virtualREVIVE overdose reversal training that teaches participants how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Free Narcan is available to participants. The next training will be held on September 8, from 12:30PM - 1:30PM. Click hereto register.
Free Narcan and in-home HIV test kits will be available with the Blue Ridge Health District at their drive-thru eventon September 20, 3PM-4PM at 1138 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville.
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