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 !
Taking Stigma Out of Recovery Language - A Virtual Workshop
Join PRO-ACT as we learn to fight the stigma surrounding substance use disorder using something so simple - our words! This workshop will cover the history of stigma and how we can adjust the language we use every day to become more recovery friendly.
Ready to get outdoors and socializing again? PRO-ACT is hosting an Adventures in Recovery Hike at the Schuykill River Trail on Saturday, March 27th. This is a beginner, flat hike that begins in Norristown, PA. If you are interested in joining us, contact Claudia Herman, Recovery Programs Specialist, at cherman@councilsepa.org for all the details!
Stress Off Your Chest
Our Monday night program is a topic discussion group for men that supports all pathways to recovery. This group is facilitated by Marcus, a Certified Recovery Specialist at the MCRCC. Anyone interested can join us on Mondays but you can also contact Marcus with questions at mplatco@councilsepa.org
PRO-ACT (Pennsylvania Recovery Organization - Achieving Community Together) is hosted by The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc.; a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. This project is made possible by funding through the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Drug and Alcohol and Managed Care Solutions.
The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania, Inc. | 4459 W Swamp Road, Doylestown , PA 18902
Finding purpose and peace within addiction recovery
In Mary Ozanic's search for serenity in her recovery, she discovered a job that truly makes her happy and gives her purpose. It was a similar search – one for peace and fortitude years within her recovery – that led her to Face It TOGETHER.
Q: How do I deal with my loved one's bad behaviors like lying or manipulating?
A: It's critical to set healthy boundaries within the relationship. Ultimately, you need to protect yourself and your wellbeing. Clearly explain the standards you need them to meet and then be sure to follow through.
It seems more often that we speak to a parent who has lost their child to addiction.
But this story is a happy one – while mom, Laura, had her history of alcohol addiction and her son, Tom, had his history of drug addiction – both are clean and sober today. Recently they published a book about their story – Unraveled.
