The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.
Pennsylvania Recovery Organization --
Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT)
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Recovery in Our Communities
May 27, 2014
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When one door closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.
Helen Keller
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RAYS OF HOPE 
VOLUNTEER PROFILE
Janie M: "Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining"
Janie is a woman in recovery who seeks a spiritual path. She came to volunteer at PRO-ACT in April 2013 and has stayed ever since. Initially, Janie came to volunteer in order to stay at a recovery house. Gradually, Janie adopted PRO-ACT as family. She has expanded her volunteer commitment by designing a discussion group entitled, "Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining." Her group promotes positive thinking, optimism, and hope. Most days you will find Janie as a welcoming face at the front desk of our Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center in Bristol.
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IMPROVE ACCESS TO TREATMENT FOR VETS AND OTHERS
Speak Up and Change The Culture
The VA Health System's delays in treating chronic illnesses has been a problem for decades. According to Veteran Nick McCormick of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, "There really seems to be a system-wide culture that accepts this substandard efficiency in terms of [delay in] care." So why is Washington finally taking notice? Because it is alleged that Vets have died due to the delays
in treatment, and people are speaking up. Read more.
There is a strong similarity between delays in the VA Healthcare System and how our Nation treats the chronic disease of addiction. Despite enactment of parity laws in 43 states including Pennsylvania, many individuals and families suffering from addiction cannot access the treatment they are entitled to by law and their health insurance policy. This is because there are financial incentives to deny coverage, and enforcement of state parity laws is difficult due to stigma.
It is time to speak up for recovery and change a culture that accepts substandard care. Those who suffer from the disease of addiction and their families deserve better. To file a complaint for unfair denial of coverage under a health insurance policy, contact the PA Insurance Dept. at 877-881-6388, ext. 2 or file a complaint online by clicking here. You can also read this article for some practical tips on how to advocate with your insurance provider. |
THE COUNCIL'S INFORMATION/RECOVERY SUPPORT LINE
Problem with Addiction?
Call The Council For Information, Recovery Support or Interventions.
The Council's free confidential service connects you to a live Alcohol and Other Drug Information Specialist 24/7. The Council can answer your questions and direct you to reliable resources. It is still up to you to advocate with your own  insurance provider. However, The Council will help you understand the problem and navigate the system to access the care and support you need. Whether you need information, recovery support or an intervention, call The Council. To learn more call 800-221-6333 24/7, or read about this great free resource here.
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Some Upcoming Events
June 11, 2014: Hope, Help & Healing Fundraising Breakfast, Spring Mill Manor, Ivyland, PA 18974. For more information about our Campaign to raise community support for Prevention, Recovery Supports and Advocacy, visit our website Hope, Help and Healing Fundraising Breakfast or contact Michael here.
September 12, 2014: 7:05 pm. Recovery Night at the Baseball Game, Phillies vs. Marlins, Citizens Bank Park. Click here for tickets.
September 20, 2014: PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! 2014, Great Plaza, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. Click here to register and get more information.
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