This article is from The Center for Action and Contemplation (https://cac.org/). I am posting it here because it is through listening that we allow others to begin to heal from Substance Use Disorder and Mental Illness because often they live in a world where nobody is listening. Golden rule of peer coaching. The Gift of …

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Choices Ginger Ross trains Everett, MA Fire Department  ” Recovery is Possible!” exclaims EFD after ‘Navigating Addiction for First Responders’ course Everett, April 2022: Approximately 100 of  Everett, Massachusetts Fire Department (FDE) finest completed the ‘Navigating Addiction for First Responders’ training from a grant awarded by RIZE Massachusetts to Ginger Ross BA, CRSW, NCPRSS, and …

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The Wildflower Alliance provides  Massachusetts residents throughout the state with numerous in-person and online training’s, phone and online support, recovery communities, events and resources. opprotunities. Wildflower Alliance is a grassroots Peer Support, advocacy and training organization highlighting hard reduction and human rights. Their misson is supporting healing and empowerment for the community and individuals impacted …

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CVS Pharmacy is now offering counseling sessions with a ‘MinuteClinic’ licensed therapist – in person or online. You can schedule appointments when you need to talk. Services include therapy with licensed clinicians to assist you with life adjustments, depression, anxiety or stress, appointments days/evenings/weekend, choice of telehealth or face-to-face, private rooms, and if requested, collaboration …

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The Association of Recovery in Higher Education is hosting its 13th Annual Collegiate Recovery Conference along with the 21st Annual Recovery School and Association of Alternative Peer Groups Conferences. June 13-15, 2022 @ Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Richmond, Virginia Tuesday 6/14 @ 10 a.m. Progress Monitoring Tools to Define and Advance APG Practice Presenters: Ginger Ross, & …

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2022 National Latino Behavioral Health Conference:  September 15 – 16, 2022 Las Vegas, NV Sponsored by SAMSHA Find out more by emailing nlhconference@nlbha.org

The National Hispanic and Latino PTTC, funded by SAMSHA, is hosting a FREE equity-focused webinar today about preventing substance misuse for the Hispanic and Latino Populations. Cultural consideration is vital in the helping process. Building trust and rapport with clients means minimizing any potential barriers to treatment and prevention efforts. Anyone can attend, although the …

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Underage alcohol consumption is a topic that caregivers, professionals, and community members need to remain vigilant about. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) prompts us to have that discussion with our youth. Historically Alcohol use among teens was considered a rite of passage, and for some, that view remains. However, the world …

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