Welcome to the Recovery Connections Network .We have spent the last ten years collecting resources so you don't have to spend countless precious hours surfing the Web .Based on personal experience we know first hand how finding help and getting those tough questions answered can be. If you cant find what you need here, email us recoveryfriends@gmail.com we will help you. Prayer is also available just reach out to our email !
Megan Allen was voted our Most Valuable Person for this round of employee recognition at BTC. She is the program manger in Clackamas County for our mentor programs.
What are people saying?
"She works incredibly hard to be a part of the entire team as well as her community."
"She is positive, enthusiastic and an example of a true leader."
Bernadette Ramirez won our Equity and Inclusivity Employee Recognition Award. She is a job development mentor in Washington County.
What are people saying?
"Bernadette is not afraid to show up and speak her mind, it takes a lot of guts, strength, to show up for social change, and Bernadette is here for it."
"Bernadette addresses the tough issues within our organization so BTC can be the best organization it can be."
Trista Kildow won the Sustainability Employee Recognition Award. She is the billing lead for our Billing and Admin team.
What are people saying?
"I nominate Trista Kildow for her drive, passion, and enthusiasm towards keeping sustainable business practices for the billing department over the last year."
"She brings excellent ideas on how to move forward with sustainability from reducing paper to participating in garden planning."
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
FACTS:
Substance abuse has been found to co-occur in 40-60% of intimate partner violence incidents
Women are five to eight times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner
On average, more than three women a day are murdered by their intimate partner in the United States
SOLUTIONS:
Treating substance use disorders and mental health issues with violent behavior is essential
Reach out for help if you are in a dangerous situation
Call to Safety for immediate care needs - 503-235-5333
Gateway Center for long term planning - 503-988-6400
Donate to organizations addressing domestic violence
Isaiah House is thrilled to bring back our popular SunUp event - now with a new theme and location!
Join us on Sunday, October 24th in Meadowland Park, South Orange for "Dharma and Donuts"! Start the day off with a practice from Dana Cilento of Accessible Spirituality followed by the ultimate autumn treat - fresh apple cider donuts!
All money raised will support Isaiah House's programming including our food pantry and shelter for families, single women, runaway teens, and mothers with newborns.
Learn more about our mission and essential services here.
Tony is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor. He has created treatment programs at the inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient levels of care for both the mental health and substance abuse populations. Tony has been in the field for over a decade and received his Master of Science degree at the University of Phoenix in 2010.Tony is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor.
Tony has brought an unprecedented level of leadership and clinical excellence to both the inpatient and outpatient programs at The River Source. Tony has created an environment where his clinical team can focus on providing services to The River Source clients through balanced caseloads and evidence-based clinical curriculum. Learn more about Tony here or find out about positions available with The River Source clinical department here on our careers page.
About the Host
Heather Amado has been a passionate leader at The River Source treatment center for over 3 years. Heather was the former Director of Admissions at The River Source but her drive to serve the community lead her to the realm of community outreach. She has a genuine mission to make sure that all clients receive the services they need, and is relentless in her pursuit towards connecting people and communities to the right treatment providers.
Heather is all about getting The River Source connected with other providers, professionals and agencies. If you want to learn more about the event, The River Source, or you're interested in becoming a resource for us, please reach out to Heather today!
