CONNECTIONS
A Monthly Newsletter for our Community
MAY 20, 2021
IN THIS EDITION:
WELCOME RISE RECOVERY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS!

LET'S TALK ABOUT MARIJUANA

UPDATE: RISE INSPIRE ACADEMY RECEIVES CHARTER FROM T.E.A.

MOBILE MENTAL WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE - PROVIDING FREE MENTAL WELLNESS TO THREE SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL DISTRICTS
UPDATE: THE RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS

SOBER PROM 90'S STYLE!

OUR APPEAL FOR YOUR SUPPORT

RISE RECOVERY'S NEW WHEELS!

210-SAY-CARE PARTNER HIGHLIGHT

STAY CONNECTED!
WELCOME AND THANK YOU TO
RISE RECOVERY'S ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS: SUSAN NAYLOR AND CARROLL JACKSON
We are grateful and pleased to welcome Susan Naylor and Carroll Jackson as our Rise Recovery Advisory Board members. Our Advisory Board will strengthen our vision and mission of the organization through their personal insight and commitment to the need of recovery support in our community as we expand the reach and impact of Rise Recovery’s lifesaving efforts.
LET'S TALK ABOUT MARIJUANA
Adolescents and young adults are among the most vulnerable to the harms of marijuana. Substances like marijuana directly interfere with brain development, especially the parts of the brain responsible for decision making, reward seeking and impulse control.
- Article by drugfree.org, Feb. 2021
The effects of and access to marijuana has drastically changed even since just 15 years ago. It's important for parents/caregivers to understand its impact and have an open, honest, nonjudgmental conversation with their children so that they too understand the risks.
SAN ANTONIO'S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL FOCUSED ON RECOVERY IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT!
It's official! Rise Inspire Academy's charter has been approved by the Texas Education Agency! We are the FIRST school in San Antonio, the 7th largest city in the country, to be focused on youth recovery! We look forward to Fall 2021 with our first official class of high school students seeking recovery as a path to their academic success with our partner, BRAINATION and Beatrice Blackmon leading the way as our outstanding RIA Administrator.
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
AT SAMMWC, WE FOCUS ON IT EVERYDAY
Mental wellness support for students, their families, teachers and staff...available on campus, for free. Children's Bereavement Center, Clarity Child Guidance Center, Communities In Schools of San Antonio, Family Service, Jewish Family Service San Antonio, and Rise Recovery provide individual counseling, group therapy, drug and alcohol education and evaluation, case management, among many other mental health-related services. We currently serve Harlandale ISD, South San ISD, and Edgewood ISD.
CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION VISITS THE RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS
A big thank you to our friends at The Charity Ball Association for visiting the future home of the Rise Recovery Charlie Naylor Campus! We are overjoyed to share the future of San Antonio recovery with our community! Is your organization interested in a tour? Contact Kristin Beno today!
SPEAKING OF THE RISE RECOVERY CHARLIE NAYLOR CAMPUS...
We are pleased to share with you that 97.30% of pledged funds have been received for this greatly anticipated two-acre recovery community campus! Doors are scheduled to open in December 2021 and we can't wait to share the finished project with you at our grand opening! Stay tuned!
SOBER PROM 2021
BACK TO THE 90'S!
This weekend, we made some memories on the dancefloor...90's style! It was da BOMB!!! Watch our TikTok video for highlights of this special night. Shout out to our staff for making it super special for our program participants and guests with amazing decorations and entertainment!
RISE RECOVERY IS READY TO ROLL!
We are grateful to a very generous anonymous donor who gifted Rise Recovery this brand new Red McCombs Ford van! P.S. That's Bea Blackmon, YRCC Manager and Rise Inspire Academy Administrator behind the wheel! Recovery is on the move and connecting to those in need in San Antonio!
ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU LOVE STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS OR ALCOHOL?
CALL 210-SAY-CARE
Our United Way supported 24-hour recovery helpline continues to help those in need of substance use issue guidance and referral. Rise Recovery, Alpha Home, Lifetime Recovery and Pay It Forward answer the call with love, understanding and knowledge of the struggle and the hope of recovery, just like Nichole from Alpha Home. Are you struggling? Call 210-729-2273.
Let's Stay Connected!
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