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A candid look at how COVID-19 is affecting families

Dear Joseph,

In this uncertain time, we are all concerned about the health and well-being of our loved ones.

For parents and caregivers of children struggling with addiction, there is the constant worry of relapse or overdose, the increased difficulty accessing treatment and the challenge of navigating limit setting while quarantined. These all bring a new level of stress that can often feel unbearable.

Families find themselves on a parallel path with their loved ones — whether they are in active addiction or in early recovery. Parents are reaching out to us for help in how to best support and/or navigate their child’s addiction in the midst of a pandemic.

We need your help to ensure we can continue to meet the demand as we expand our online and remote resources to address the challenges of the moment. The issues our families face have complicating factors that require novel responses. Some of these situations include:

A mother worried about her 22-year-old daughter who relapsed due to financial stress brought on by unemployment.

A father struggling with how to set limits with his 16-year-old son who is leaving the home to obtain substances, and as a result, placing other family members at increased risk for COVID-19 infection.

A father who is unable to access treatment for his 19-year-old son who is struggling with both substance use and mental health issues.

A mother learning how to set limits for her daughter with an alcohol use disorder who is sheltering in place at home.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution for the challenges associated with substance use. We take the time to understand each family’s unique situation and to create a plan that is based on their individual family’s needs. We invite them to return to us as often as they need to obtain ongoing support through our variety of programs and resources And, perhaps most importantly, we offer a nonjudgmental, compassionate and loving space for parents to share their struggles, frustrations and worries about their children; something that many parents who contact us have never had.

A single conversation can change the trajectory of a family’s life. This work is powerful and significant. We hope we can count on you to support our life-changing work.

Your gift, in any amount will help us continue providing uninterrupted support services and resources to the families who need us most.

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Sincerely,

Rachel Chernick, LCSW
AVP, Helpline Services and Evaluation Research

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Telephonic and Recovery Support Services

A Message from The Council of Southeast PA As we all face the incredible changes that the COVID-19 emergency has wrought in our lives in the past month, The Council of Southeast PA has worked to be well-positioned to continue to provide critically needed services for our community. We know that the need for those services do not diminish during a pandemic, instead, the need is far greater. Our Programs and Services continue, in new ways with the same commitment to our mission and dedication to those we serve. Staff have worked quickly to develop ways to deliver our programs and services online and over the phone, we’ve moved to delivering important training via webinars, we continue supporting the school communities where we provide Student Assistance Programs, we are providing telephonic recovery support to those recovering from overdose through the BCARES and ROSE programs, and serving individuals through the Police Assisted Diversion Program. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, so we would like to say Thank You to all of our Volunteers! We appreciate everything you do! We have expanded hours on the Referral/Information Line, which is now staffed live from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm M-F (800) 221-6333 Please reach out, and learn more about how we can support your recovery or help those who may be struggling even as we all practice strong social distance. Certified Recovery Specialists are available in Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Philadelphia Counties to support people individually by telephone or video. You can call the Referral/Information Line to get connected to someone in your county. The following services are available via video technology or phone: Assessment and Treatment, DUI Services, Case Management Services (New Referrals and Existing Clients), Intensive Case Management, MOMS (Mother’s Overcoming Mood Altering Substances – pregnant and post-partum women) Outreach & Family Strengthening programs for Bucks County Children and Youth and TASC – Case Management and Cognitive Skills Group If you or anyone you know are interested in services, please call one of the numbers below: For Assessment and Treatment Services - 215-230-8715 and press 2 For DUI Services - 215-230-8715 and press 1 For Case Management Services - (215)781-3134 Case Management, MOMS and CYS services referrals can be emailed to sthomson@councilsepa.org Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center Staff are hosting a Recovery Support Group Chat on Zoom from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm M-F This is open to community members to virtually drop in for Recovery Support and/or CRS services, by joining at URL: https://zoom.us/j/703846091 Staff have implemented a Peer Professionals Recovery Support Group on Wednesday Nights at 8 PM. To register please click the link below. https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vduqrrzgrEtJaL_o1EL_X2AWgkk7u9AlY Staff have implemented online groups via Zoom that mirror the group sessions that had been occurring in person at SBRCC prior to the COVID-19 emergency. There are 3 groups offered daily Monday – Saturday. For group information or any questions please email Dbauer@councilsepa.org Philadelphia Recovery Community Center Staff is running a telephonic support group Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It offers participants the opportunity to request Recovery Support Services or other resources if needed.  Time: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (must call in by 11:10 a.m.) Call In to: 617-691-8706 Staff is also running Zoom groups daily - which includes a CRS present on all Zoom meetings. Please click for group details Please email mleister@councilsepa.org or mwidmeier@councilsepa.org with any questions!   Montgomery County Recovery Community Center   Select recovery support groups previously offered at the MCRCC are being held via Zoom weekly. For more information on how to participate in these meetings please contact Claudia Herman at cherman@councilsepa.org.   Mobile face-to-face Certified Recovery Specialist engagements have transitioned to a telephonic and virtual delivery model. Currently accepting referrals for Certified Recovery Specialist Services. Please email Brittaney Margiotta at bmargiotta@councilsepa.org or call 484.383.0802.  All Recovery Meeting- Tuesdays from 2PM- 3PM Meeting ID: 342 855 158 Password: 007589 ‌

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Libertae needs your help!

We need your help! Dear Friends, It is with deep sadness that we must cancel our annual fashion show scheduled for June 11, 2020. Initially, we were inclined to simply postpone our signature Libertae event. However, the health of our clients, staff and donors is our priority. And the uncertainty of the timeline of this crisis makes it clear that the event will have to be postponed indefinitely. We hope you will please consider supporting Libertae now, as we face this profound challenge. If you had intended to be a sponsor or a donor, buy a ticket or place an ad for the fashion show, would you consider making a donation instead? As we continue to do crucial work at this time, we face a critical need for extra resources. We always count on the proceeds from the fashion show to serve families in our recovery community. Our mission of empowering women is even more pronounced now as we face the instability created by the coronavirus. The difficulties wrought by this pandemic are yet to be felt in full by the vulnerable population we serve. Libertae is an essential service. As a behavioral healthcare facility, we must stay open. We are experiencing staff shortages and our budget is impacted by an unexpected need for supplies. Client care has changed, too. When the PA Governor mandated that all daycares close, we complied. This put added strain on staffing and resources. We now offer telehealth to our outpatient clients so they may continue treatment while practicing social distancing. But we needed to upgrade our technology to implement this. Substance abuse disorders do not go away because of a pandemic... We need your support now more than ever. Here are options to give: Please make checks payable to Libertae Donate online at liberate.org To give through your mobile phone, text FASH2020 to 41444 Thank you so much for your help! With deep gratitude, Nancy Wolf, CEO Libertae, Inc. 5245 Bensalem Blvd, Bensalem, PA 19020-4076 (215) 639-8681 info@libertae.org

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