September 27, 2019 at 5:20 p.m.
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To the editor:
Did you know that September is recovery month?
This national observance is held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This year marks National Recovery Month's 30th anniversary.
The Association for Addiction Professionals' website says, "Now in its 30th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible."
Are you celebrating your recovery?
Whether your recovery journey started 30 years ago or today, recovery is something to celebrate. If you or a loved one has overcome addiction, you can join in the 2019 Recovery Month Celebration this September. This year's theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger." This emphasizes the need to share resources and build networks across the country that support recovery in all its forms. The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories to help people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.
Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, tobacco or involving other substances or actions, is a disease that can be effectively treated, allowing individuals and those around them to recover their lives.
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition was awarded a grant earlier this year to provide a rapid response to individuals who have overdosed and to facilitate access to treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. We continue offering our peer support services to individuals suffering from substance abuse throughout the county.
The primary focus of the quick response team (QRT) is to assess an individual’s needs, symptoms and strengths to determine an appropriate, individualized plan for intervention. The QRT is a non-emergency, multidisciplinary team comprised of peer recovery coaches and a licensed clinical addictions counselor. We are collaborating with the Jay County Chaplains Association and IU Health virtual peer recovery coaches, focused on providing follow-up wellness checks and expediting access to treatment.
If a person indicates they are ready to accept help during the initial QRT visit, the team will offer to immediately set up access to treatment and get the individual there. If they are not ready, the team will leave the person with information and let them know if they decide to ever look for help, that we are here. The team will contact the individual periodically to perform a wellness check. The goal is to continue to reach out to the individual until they are ready for help.
The JCDPC peer recovery coach is someone who helps promote recovery from addiction by removing barriers and obstacles and by serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or in recovery. As a PRC, our roles are to be a motivator/cheerleader, ally/confidant, truth-teller, role model/motivator, problem solver, resource broker, advocate, community organizer, lifestyle consultant, friend/companion. We are not: a sponsor, counselor, nurse/doctor, attorney/lawyer or priest/minister/rabbi.
Our four goals are: to promote recovery, remove barriers, connect people with recovery support services, and encourage hope, optimism and healthy living.
Additionally, the coalition makes available bi-fold, wallet size resource cards listing more than 28 agencies and groups offering services and assistance for recovery and rehabilitation in the area and across the state. If you, your friends, business or industry can help make this information available within the community, stop by our office at 125 E. Water St. in Portland and pick some up. Or call us and we can bring you a stack to distribute.
Can you or someone you know benefit from having a Peer Recovery Coach? Contact the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition at (260) 251-3259.
Nick Miller
Chairman
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition
Did you know that September is recovery month?
This national observance is held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. This year marks National Recovery Month's 30th anniversary.
The Association for Addiction Professionals' website says, "Now in its 30th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible."
Are you celebrating your recovery?
Whether your recovery journey started 30 years ago or today, recovery is something to celebrate. If you or a loved one has overcome addiction, you can join in the 2019 Recovery Month Celebration this September. This year's theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger." This emphasizes the need to share resources and build networks across the country that support recovery in all its forms. The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories to help people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.
Addiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, tobacco or involving other substances or actions, is a disease that can be effectively treated, allowing individuals and those around them to recover their lives.
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition was awarded a grant earlier this year to provide a rapid response to individuals who have overdosed and to facilitate access to treatment for individuals struggling with addiction. We continue offering our peer support services to individuals suffering from substance abuse throughout the county.
The primary focus of the quick response team (QRT) is to assess an individual’s needs, symptoms and strengths to determine an appropriate, individualized plan for intervention. The QRT is a non-emergency, multidisciplinary team comprised of peer recovery coaches and a licensed clinical addictions counselor. We are collaborating with the Jay County Chaplains Association and IU Health virtual peer recovery coaches, focused on providing follow-up wellness checks and expediting access to treatment.
If a person indicates they are ready to accept help during the initial QRT visit, the team will offer to immediately set up access to treatment and get the individual there. If they are not ready, the team will leave the person with information and let them know if they decide to ever look for help, that we are here. The team will contact the individual periodically to perform a wellness check. The goal is to continue to reach out to the individual until they are ready for help.
The JCDPC peer recovery coach is someone who helps promote recovery from addiction by removing barriers and obstacles and by serving as a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or in recovery. As a PRC, our roles are to be a motivator/cheerleader, ally/confidant, truth-teller, role model/motivator, problem solver, resource broker, advocate, community organizer, lifestyle consultant, friend/companion. We are not: a sponsor, counselor, nurse/doctor, attorney/lawyer or priest/minister/rabbi.
Our four goals are: to promote recovery, remove barriers, connect people with recovery support services, and encourage hope, optimism and healthy living.
Additionally, the coalition makes available bi-fold, wallet size resource cards listing more than 28 agencies and groups offering services and assistance for recovery and rehabilitation in the area and across the state. If you, your friends, business or industry can help make this information available within the community, stop by our office at 125 E. Water St. in Portland and pick some up. Or call us and we can bring you a stack to distribute.
Can you or someone you know benefit from having a Peer Recovery Coach? Contact the Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition at (260) 251-3259.
Nick Miller
Chairman
Jay County Drug Prevention Coalition
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