This is Mental Illness Awareness Week.

News from Springs Recovery Connection

October 7th, 2020

Springs Recovery Connection Mission

To strengthen the recovery community through peer and family support, public education and advocacy.

The SRC offices are now open from 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday

#DEATakeBack Miss America Camille Schrier 's Take Back Day PSA 30 sec (Closed Caption)

National Prescription Take Back Day

October 24th, 2020

10:00am - 2:00pm

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet.

Find out where you can dispose of unused prescriptions

CRAFT family group at SRC starts Thursday, October 15th at 7:00pm.

Springs Recovery Connection’s CRAFT Support Program is for family members and friends concerned about someone close to them who lives with a substance use disorder. The Community Reinforcement and Family Training approach (CRAFT) is an evidence-based, compassionate, and effective approach for engaging a reluctant loved one into treatment. Family members learn strategies to take care of themselves while also increasing the motivation for positive change in their love ones.

For more info on CRAFT or to sign up for the 12 week course email us!

The Connection Between Substance Use Disorders and Mental Illness

Many individuals who develop substance use disorders (SUD) are also diagnosed with mental disorders, and vice versa. Multiple national population surveys have found that about half of those who experience a mental illness during their lives will also experience a substance use disorder and vice versa.

Read the Article in NIDA

Mental Illness Awareness Week

October 4-10, 2020

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. However, mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. Despite mental illnesses’ reach and prevalence, stigma and misunderstanding are also, unfortunately, widespread.

That is why each year, during the first week of October, NAMI and participants across the country raise awareness of mental illness. Each year, we educate the public, fight stigma and provide support. And each year, our movement grows stronger.

Visit NAMI for more info

SRC has partnered with Pikes Peak Workforce

Springs Recovery Connection has partnered with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center to provide extended paid training to SRC volunteers that qualify for the WIOA (Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Grant) program grant. The paid training lasts 3-5 months, and in that time, participants gain hands-on practical experience that highlights the competencies of a Peer Recovery Coach.

For more info email Julia Brownfield, SRC Program Director

SRC Fundraiser makes the News!

Isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a third more calls reaching out to the nonprofit Springs Recovery Connection for help because of addictions, up from 2,000 contacts in 2019.

To address those needs as it works toward creating a “Recovery Friendly Community,” SRC on Sept. 24 welcomed guests to a Loyal Coffee-and-biscotti-to-go virtual Come Walk With Me breakfast.

It's not too late to donate, visit: www.srchope.org

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Recovery Hero: Jeremy Box

My name is Jeremy Box and I have been sober and in recovery for exactly 1 year and 5 days. My physical sobriety is what I am most proud of because it has helped me to become more responsible, and a better father. Some low points for me during my use were receiving multiple DUI’s and DHS cases.

Read Jeremy's Story on our website

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