CONNECTIONS
A Monthly Newsletter for our Community
OCTOBER 25, 2021
IN THIS EDITION:
THANK YOU: H-E-B SUPPORTS STUDENTS IN RECOVERY!

A MESSAGE FROM OUR BOARD CHAIR: SHAWN LOFTUS

VETERANS GROUP OPEN HOUSE: JOIN US WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27

UPDATE: RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS
JOIN US AT TORCHY'S TACOS:
OCT. 30 - EAT TACOS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN RECOVERY!

READ: NATIONAL EMERGENCY - SURGE IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES

RISE RECOVERY EDUCATION & TRAINING: CONGRATULATIONS CERTIFIED RECOVERY SUPPORT PEER SPECIALISTS!
THANK YOU H-E-B!!!
We received a wonderful gift last week! H-E-B generously provided a $500 gift card supplying much needed snacks for our amazing youth group participants and hard-working recovery high school students! We are so thankful for the support from our community partners at H-E-B!
Our Board of Directors will match all donations received from now until December 31st, up to $20,000.
My name is Shawn Loftus, Chair of Rise Recovery's Board of Directors. I feel strongly about supporting this organization as does the rest of the board. For every youth and family served through our no-cost programs and services, we ensure a better future for them and a better world for all of us. Our board is invested financially and spiritually in this mission. That is why we are matching all donations up to $20,000 when you make your gift by December 31.
I ask you to please donate to Rise Recovery today.
Thank you for your generosity, helping Rise Recovery continue to positively impact San Antonio youth and families.

During our Fall Appeal, help recovery grow in San Antonio!
We are opening our doors and hearts to our San Antonio military community and their families! If you are active duty, a veteran or a family member, please join us this Wednesday, October 27 between 2 pm - 4 pm to meet our staff, learn more about our recovery support programs and visit our facilities. Snacks will be provided! Questions? Give us a call at 210-227-2634. Visit our Veterans Support page to learn more.
Rise Recovery Charlie Naylor Campus Update

A dream is being realized! Major progress at the future site of San Antonio recovery! We can't wait to be "home" at the Rise Recovery Charlie Naylor Campus located at 2803 Mossrock and we cannot wait to serve even more youth and families in our community!

Stay tuned for an announcement of our big event happening November 5th!
Hint: Nothing will top this event!
Pssst...don't tell Austin but SA's got the best tacos!
On October 30th, enjoy a night out for dinner and support Rise Inspire Academy students:
Pediatric Authorities Urge Action Due to Surge in Mental Health Emergencies Among Youth
Overall, the data shows that in 2020, the percentage of emergency department visits for mental health emergencies rose by 24% for children between the ages of 5 and 11 and 31% for those 12 to 17, compared with 2019.
Reported by: Deepa Shivaram for npr.org, October 20,2021
Congratulations to our latest certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) class!
Did you know Rise Recovery is a Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals provider? We offer continuing education and certification training opportunities throughout the year and we are currently offering certification specifically for those interested in becoming a Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS). Our next RSPS training will be in the Spring so if you are interested or want to learn more, please contact Elizabeth Todd, Rise Recovery Program Director at 210-227-2634 or email etodd@RiseRecovery.org.
Let's Stay Connected!
To access past issues of Connections, visit our Newsletter page.

Whether you pocket-dialed us, your toddler got into your phone apps, or you actually need help, we're here for you no matter what! Call us at 210-227-2634, email us at info@riserecovery.org or message us on Facebook @RiseRecovery.
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