Recovery in Our Communities
June 3, 2014
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Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of hope.
George Santayana
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RAYS OF HOPE
Volunteer Profile: Cindy Hilton on "MY MEANINGFUL LIFE"
"I
always felt as though I never fit in or was truly loved. I ran away at
the age of 14 and continued running until the age of 48, always trying
to escape myself. My life became a long, lonely road of
self-destruction...On January 14, 2014, I ended up in yet another
psychiatric facility. Broken, 
desperate, and suicidal, I still felt blessed for a moment of clarity:
acceptance set in that I was the problem. I was graced with the
willingness to change... The process of working on me had finally
begun."
The
Council and PRO-ACT are honored to present to you Ms. Cindy Hilton,
June's Volunteer of the Month at the Southern Bucks Recovery Community
Center in Bristol, PA. Read more of Cindy's Story. |
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RECOVERY IS A PROCESS AT OUR CENTERS
Bundle of Services Provided To Sustain Long-Term Recovery
Long-term
recovery involves much more than simply "not using." Many who struggle
with substance use disorder also struggle with housing, education,
employment, life skills, mental health issues and more. As explained in
this recent SAMHSA Report, overcoming these challenges  requires a bundle of supports and services.
The
Council's Recovery Community Centers fulfill this role, offering a
tremendous array of recovery support services. At our Centers,
individuals and families can meet with Certified Recovery Specialists
and PRO-ACT's Ambassadors for Recovery. There are also many workshops
and support groups including Gateway To Work; Family Education; Recovery
Toolkit; Morning Devotions; YOGA; Stress Management; Self-Esteem and
more. To join a Center's mailing list, volunteer for PRO-ACT or learn details, contact a Recovery Center directly.
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HOPE, HELP AND HEALING FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST
Support Prevention, Recovery Supports and Advocacy
This
fundraising event is to raise community awareness and support for our
mission to reduce the impact of addiction. Proceeds will support
countywide prevention projects for schools; recovery support  services at our Recovery Community Centers; and advocacy for removal of barriers to long-term recovery.
Our "Hope, Help and Healing Fundraising Breakfast" is on June 11th from 8-9 am at Spring Mill Manor in Ivyland, PA. To learn more, please visit our website here. You may also make a donation online by clicking the "donate" button below.
For
more information, attend an open house at our Southern Bucks Recovery
Community Center in Bristol, PA, on Wednesday, June 4th, from 7-8 pm. Or contact Michael Harper, Assistant Director, at 215-345-6644 or click here. |
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Some Upcoming Events
"Meet The Council" Open Houses: June 4th, 7-8 pm at SBRCC in Bristol or on June 18th, 8-9 am in Doylestown. Contact Michael Harper at 215-345-6644 or click here.
Thursdays in June: 5-7 pm. Recovery Enhancement Workshops on Anger Management, Self-Esteem and Decision Making. PRCC, 215-223-7700.
June 17 and 25: 5:30-7:30 pm. Group Leadership Training. PRTC 215-923-1661
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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