CONNECTIONS
A Monthly Newsletter for our Community
June 2, 2022
IN THIS EDITION:
21ST ANNUAL BENEFIT BREAKFAST SUCCESS - A TESTAMENT TO THE HEART OF SAN ANTONIO!

WATCH: THE RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS GRAND OPENING VIDEO INVITE - JUNE 16

BLOG: A GUIDE TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND COMMUNITY IN TIMES OF TRAUMA AND TRAGEDY

THANK YOU: CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION

WATCH: HEATHER'S STORY - "I USED TO HATE LIFE, NOW I LOVE IT!"
RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY: HOW TO WRITE A LOVE NOTE

COMMUNITY: FIRST-EVER CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS MEETING AIMS TO IMPROVE CRISIS CARE SYSTEMS FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

CELEBRATE: RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY - CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATES

VOTE RISE RECOVERY: SAN ANTONIO CURRENT BEST OF 2022 - VOTE BEST NONPROFIT-AROUND TOWN CATEGORY

BECOME A FRIEND OF RISE RECOVERY
Thank you Rise Recovery Supporters
21st Annual Benefit Breakfast a Record-Breaking Success!
To all of our supporters who joined us at Rise Recovery's 21st Annual Benefit Breakfast featuring Damon West...
THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS YEAR'S EVENT THE MOST SUCCESSFUL AND MOST WELL-ATTENDED BREAKFAST IN THE 21 YEARS WE'VE HOSTED! OUR SAN ANTONIO COMMUNITY HAS A HEART AS BIG AS TEXAS!
JOIN US AT OUR GRAND OPENING:
THE RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2022 | 10 AM

WATCH OUR GRAND OPENING INVITE VIDEO:
How to Talk to Your Children and Support Community in Times of Trauma and Tragedy
In response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed resources to help children, families, educators, and communities navigate what they are seeing and hearing, acknowledge their feelings, and find ways to cope together:
OTHER WAYS TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THE VICTIMS FAMILIES AND UVALDE COMMUNITY:
Give Blood
South Texas Blood & Tissue will continue to work with hospitals in the Uvalde area to make blood available as it’s needed and to rebuild their supply for other patients in need. This tragedy highlights the importance of always having blood available on the shelf and before it’s needed. As we enter the beginning of the summer travel season, our community and others across the country are facing a historic need for blood. The public is urged to schedule a blood donation at their community blood center, read more and schedule your appointment:

Support the Families and Survivors:
CLICK HERE for a list of official funds to help support the victims families and the survivors.

Volunteer as an attorney: 
SALSA is currently recruiting Texas attorneys to provide extended representation services to families impacted by the Robb Elementary Shooting.
Thank you, Charity Ball Association!
These are women in action for children! We were thrilled to host a tour for our friends and supporters from the The Charity Ball Association who generously donated furnishings for our new Harvey E. Najim Youth Center! Join us on June 16th at 10 am for our grand opening ceremony and an opportunity to visit the new campus!
HEATHER'S STORY: A RECOVERY VIDEO
My name is Heather, and I am 17 years old. I started using drugs at 11 years old with my brother. That's how it all started. At age 12, I was brought to Rise Recovery by my probation officer. WATCH...
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HOW TO WRITE A LOVE NOTE
When was the last time you wrote a love note? Our Rise Inspire Academy students successfully completed Love Notes, a curriculum sponsored by our friends and community partners at Healthy Futures of Texas.

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Positive Mental Health
CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS - FIRST PARTNER EVENT:
SAMHSA - CRISIS INTERCEPT MAPPING FOR MILITARY MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
We are beyond pleased to host our first-ever meeting at the Rise Recovery Charlie Naylor Campus! Our community partners at SAMHSA facilitated Crisis Intercept Mapping which aids in suicide prevention among service members, veterans, and their families (SMVF) Rise Recovery and other community partners gathered with the goal to assess and improve community crisis care systems and services. We look forward to strengthening partnerships among military and civilian community stakeholders as we work to implement best practices in SMVF suicide prevention.

CONGRATULATIONS
RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY CLASS OF 2022!
Our celebration of graduates at Rise Inspire Academy included special guest speaker, Dr. Abel Gonzales. Dr. Gonzales is the Director of Instructional Outreach Programs at UTSA and has served on the Rise Inspire Academy Task Force and Advisory Council for four years. We celebrated three proud graduates at our ceremony.
Vote for Rise Recovery today and everyday through June 26th in the San Antonio Current Best of SA 2022 contest! Use your voice, vote daily and spread the word about how recovery is transforming our youth and families! Go to the Around Town Category - Best Nonprofit to vote for Rise Recovery!
BECOME A FRIEND OF RISE RECOVERY!
Your support towards our mission directly impacts the lives of youth and families seeking recovery support for substance use issues at low or no cost to them and helps us continue to expand our reach to those in need. There are several gifting options you can choose from including a one-time donation or conveniently schedule a recurring donation through our Friends of Rise Recovery gift plan to have an amount of your choosing automatically withdrawn on a monthly, quarterly or annual basis. We also have a list of needed items if you would like to give an in-kind donation. Click on the button below for details and options:
Thank you for your support!
Let's Stay Connected!
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