CONNECTIONS
A Monthly Newsletter for our Community
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GET TO KNOW DAMON WEST: FROM TEXAS COLLEGE FOOTBALL QB, TO PRISON, TO RECOVERY
READ: BEXAR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PLEDGE $4.75 MILLION TO EXPAND FREE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO SCHOOLS
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VIDEO INTERVIEW: A TALK WITH SAN ANTONIO CHARTER MOMS
FROM HOPELESS TO HOPE - A MOM'S EXPERIENCE
RECOVERY HELPLINE: 24-HOUR SUPPORT FOR OUR COMMUNITY
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MEET DAMON WEST
FROM TEXAS COLLEGE FOOTBALL, TO PRISON, TO RECOVERY
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Cathy Sagebiel-Sutton, Phil Sagebiel, Damon West, Evita Morin and Kendell Romero |
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Rise Recovery's CEO, Evita Morin, board member Phil Sagebiel and wife, Cathy Sagebiel-Sutton, had dinner with Damon West and wife, Kendell Romero, this week while they were in town. In his bestselling books, available now on Amazon, West talks candidly about his journey from University of North Texas quarterback, to federal prisoner due to his meth addiction, to obtaining his Master's in Criminal Justice and now an inspirational speaker, author and foundation founder. Read this Austin American Stateman article to catch a glimpse of Damon West's story. HINT: We look forward to sharing his message of recovery with our community, stay tuned for details! #BeACoffeeBean
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$4.75 MILLION PLEDGED TO EXPAND BEXAR COUNTY STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE |
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“We are here not because we were invited by the schools, not because we requested to be in the schools, but because the children of those schools asked us and demanded those schools to provide services to them,” Rise Recovery CEO Evita Morin said. “And we are just so honored and grateful to be able to respond to that request.”
Article by: Jackie Wang, San Antonio Report, July 13, 2021
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AN INTERVIEW WITH SAN ANTONIO CHARTER MOMS: |
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“The model is that we provide that level of quality education and incorporate throughout the day that recovery support for these kids, who are all pursuing a lifestyle of recovery,” said Evita Morin, CEO at Rise Recovery. “They have that peer support surrounding them that they lacked in their public school, homeschool, etc." |
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FROM HOPELESS TO HOPE - A MOM'S EXPERIENCE |
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"When we found out our sons were addicted to drugs, it was the darkest day of my life. We struggled for a year, not telling a single soul out of fear of rejection and blame, scouring the internet for help. Every website took me to another website, every place wanted insurance information and/or lots of money. I was terrified and hopeless. One day, I stumbled across Rise Recovery. I called and someone actually answered. I told them my situation and they said, "Sure! Come on over and let's talk." They knew exactly where I was in my journey and what I needed. I found comfort, direction and, most importantly, hope. They had all the information I needed to get my life back to some sense of normal, how to establish boundaries and get my children on the path to recovery. It hasn't been easy, but I had a support system in place, other loved ones of those struggling with addiction, and help in the critical moments when life spins out of control. Rise Recovery is truly a life saver in the middle of the storm. I'm forever grateful!"
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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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