The Overdose Crisis has reached an all-time high in the United States. Last year we lost more than 107,000 people to a drug overdose. That means that someone died from an overdose roughly every 5 minutes. Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, and the goal of this day is to remember the thousands of lives lost to overdose and to spread the message that overdose is preventable.
Read MoreThe below sentiments are raw yet heartfelt and beautiful words from a member of The Well support group. Charlotte Parry joined The Well support group back in 2016 after the loss of her husband, John….
Thank you, Charlotte, for sharing such a beautiful message about the experience. It’s a testimonial of a true “beauty from ashes” moment, instilling the belief that HOPE is alive.
Read MorePeople may balk at the idea of starting a journaling practice. There are always the excuses – “I don’t need to do that”, “it’s not for me”, or “I don’t have time to journal”. But if that is how you feel, you may want to reconsider taking up a journaling practice. The benefits can be life altering.
Read MoreThe holidays can be the toughest time of the year for families who have lost a loved one. And if the loss is due to addiction, it can add a whole array of additional struggles such as shame, guilt, and regret - and possibly trying to cope with untreated trauma.
Read MoreThe light is most noticeable amid the darkest of nights, and the last year and a half has proven especially dark for those impacted by addiction, loss, and trauma. The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic against the backdrop of an already staggering opiate epidemic in the United States resulted in too many losses to overdose, suicide, and disease
Read MoreRecognizing from past experience how difficult it is to find help or resources to help a loved one and how much stigma surrounds the disease of addiction, Hope United has begun a faith-based support group for families who have a loved one with a substance use disorder.
Read MoreImagine you had a friend who was dealing with a difficult situation. How would you respond to your friend? Most likely with some compassion and kindness, maybe with a little empathy and some encouraging words. What if we began to treat ourselves the same way we would treat a good friend who is hurting?
Read MoreThe world we know has rapidly transformed in the past week. I can’t help but think about all the individuals in recovery from addiction right now….
Times such as these will call for people to become creative in their daily lives. Individuals in recovery may need to find alternative ways to cope with stress and anxiety, not only with concerns of the Coronavirus, but in also dealing with life in general.
Read MoreEnter Hope United’s #iGiveHope Fundraising Contest for #GivingTuesday for a chance to win a gift from Hope United!
Who doesn’t love a little competition? And couple a little friendly competition with the fact that you are DOING GOOD for a GREAT CAUSE…..well then, that’s just a pretty incredible proposition!
Read MoreIt is difficult to sometimes find the support that is so desperately needed, but there is one sector of our community that I think should be an inevitable resource of hope for those devastated by addiction: The Church.
Read MoreYou can be a part of making this center a reality. This is an opportunity to leave an everlasting gift to a loved one, to honor a friend, as a tribute or a memorial, or even an encouraging quote or verse to offer hope. You can personalize your brick with a custom message, and you even have the option to add a meaningful symbol if you choose.
Read MoreAnd this year, we are excited to announced that construction will begin on Phase I of Tyler’s Redemption Place in the Spring of 2020.
This former Edwin Shaw land has so much meaning, not only to our family who grew up close to the property, but to the Tri-county area. The property was originally developed as a facility to treat tuberculosis patients back in 1910 - to treat the epidemic of their day.
Read MoreSeptember is National Recovery Month. There are more than 22 million Americans living in recovery, so that is something to celebrate! Join Hope United this month as we celebrate RECOVERY and those individuals who are working so hard to maintain long-term recovery.
Read MoreThis Saturday, August 31st is Overdose Awareness Day. Whether you have lost a family member, a friend, or even just know somebody who has lost someone they care about, we should all be aware of the real danger of overdose in our communities.
Read MoreToday I share Part III in a Three-Part Series on the recovery journey of one man that has included an eye-opening experience that changed the way he looked at addiction, a near-fatal accident that threatened to ruin his success at recovery, and a very long battle to physically recover from his injuries. In this final blog, Todd shares what has worked for him in his own recovery, the most important things he has learned along the way, and what keeps him focused.
Read MoreToday we venture into Part II in a Three-Part Series on the journey of one man’s recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. I hope you will continue this journey with me as I tell the story of Todd Rossiter, a man who is proudly in recovery, who has faced overwhelming obstacles, and near death, and is thankfully beating the odds. I hope his story inspires you that there is hope for those caught in the grips of addiction, and that despite our circumstances, there is a hero in all of us.
Read MoreToday I begin Part I in a Three-Part Series on the journey of recovery of one man. I have found this upcoming story nothing short of amazing. I hope it inspires you. I hope it gives you hope in what can sometimes be a dark world. I hope it helps you find your inner hero.
Meet Todd Rossiter.
Todd battled his addiction to drugs and alcohol for most of his life. He has an incredible story of recovery that I will share over the course of these next 3 blogs….
Read MoreToday, we share a post from guest blogger, Melissa Howard from Colorado Springs, CO who runs the website stopsuicide.info. After the loss of her younger brother to suicide, Melissa felt the need to create her website to spread awareness on this topic. By providing helpful resources and articles, she hopes to build a lifeline of information for individuals and families struggling with suicide.
Read MoreMother’s Day – it’s supposed to be a wonderfully special day for all mothers. But when you’ve lost a child – Mother’s Day can be a dreaded holiday.
Read MoreLast week we had the pleasure of speaking to union members in Los Angeles to share our family’s story and how the opioid crisis is impacting families, businesses and communities.
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