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Join Colusa County Recovery in recognizing September as National Recovery Month; a national observance held every September to support new treatments and recovery practices, to recognize strong and diverse recovery communities, and the dedication of community organizations, mental health providers, peers with lived life experience, and the families, and friends, who act as support allies, and make recovery in all its forms possible, for so many.

National Recovery Month 2024 - Colusa County Recovery -California

RECOVERY OUT LOUD

To all the amazing Davids living their recovery out loud, keep fighting Goliaths and speaking your truth!

4 Years Sober
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National Recovery Month Page - Colusa County Recovery
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Recovery is...

A testament to the strength of the human spirit, a phoenix rising from the ashes. It's never too late to turn the page and embark on a new chapter. Remember, the past does not define your future. Every sunrise brings a new opportunity to rewrite your story, to let go of what was and embrace what can be... for within you lies the power to transform your life and create a brighter tomorrow, drug and alcohol free.


"We are more than our circumstances. We are our possibilities."


Colusa County Strong
NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Colusa County Strong
JUSTICE INVOLVED RECOVERY 

 

Hope & Restoration
COLUSA WOMAN SHARES HER RECOVERY JOURNEY FOR

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Hi, my name is Teresa. I'm a 39-year-old recovering alcoholic on probation in the County of Colusa. This is my story for National Recovery Month. [Recording lenght 6:07]

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NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

 

 

 

 

 

The Colusa County Probation Department is privileged to assist members of our community in their battle with addiction through supervision, mentorship, testing/accountability, and our own Day Reporting Center's Recovery and Relapse Prevention (RRP) program. The RRP program operates every Tuesday from 4PM-8PM and consists of Peer Support (thank you, Colusa County Recovery), education and relapse prevention components as well as Moral Reconation Therapy (all evidence-based CBT programs).

 

We celebrate recovery every day at the DRC and are happy to recognize September as National Recovery Month.  

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SAMHSA 2024 PSA

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH 

Delivered by Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Confidential help line: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

HOPE. HEALING. RECOVERY.

This National Recovery Month, we're proud to share Susan's story, and to amplify the often-unheard voices of those in recovery with justice involvement. Like Susan, they have faced unique challenges, and their strength and resilience serve as a beacon of hope for others. 

 

In the spirit of 'Hope, Healing, and Recovery', we believe in the power of every voice to contribute to a stronger, more inclusive recovery community.

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TEACHER OF THE YEAR 2019

 

Hello, my name is Jessica. For years, I struggled to balance my professional life with my addiction to alcohol. To cope with the guilt, I worked diligently to be the best teacher, the best employee, and the best at everything. I spent years at happy hours counting others' drinks so I could pretend to drink like a "normal" person while aching to go home to isolate and imbibe. That painful lifestyle is behind me.

 

Today, I stand proud of who I am and embrace all parts of me. My recovery is no longer a secret. Instead, it is my story to share.                                                                                                                     

RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER AS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

 

"I'd like to say how much I appreciate recovery services being available in our area. Statistics regarding adult and youth drug and alcohol abuse and mental health issues paint a grim picture. When services for counseling, treatment and recovery are readily accessible to those afflicted, it is a testament to how we are attempting to provide a solution to that critical problem. Let's celebrate recovery by recognizing September as National Recovery Month, and give thanks to those who provide the service with care and compassion."

— Janice Bell

Colusa County Board of Supervisors

 District 5

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NINE YEARS OFF DRUGS

My name is Jeff. This year I turned 29 and I'm blessed to celebrate nine years free off Meth!!! I’m so glad my grandma lived to see the drastic change I made into becoming the man I am today. I have a fantastic career, I’m contemplating BUYING my first house, and I couldn’t be happier with the direction my life is headed! TO ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION, KNOW THAT YOU CAN BEAT IT!!!

THE VITAL ROLE  OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT

 

This September, we celebrate National Recovery Month, recognizing the strength and resilience of those on their recovery journeys. We honor the courage of individuals facing addiction and mental health challenges and highlight the critical role of community support in their recovery.

 

Community support is the cornerstone of recovery. The encouragement and assistance from family, friends, and local organizations empower individuals to persevere. National Recovery Month reminds us that recovery is possible for everyone and that no one should walk this path alone. Together, we can build a community where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life.

— Veronica Jimenez

Colusa County Program Supervisor

PneumaCare Health & Wellness 

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MEET FIREFIGHTER/EMT DAVE

Hey there! I'm an alcoholic. Took me a while to come to terms with that, to see I had a problem. I've been sober for 838 days! I used alcohol as my medicine to deal with everything I've seen as a firefighter/EMT for 20 years. My time as a correctional officer, and the pain of my failed marriages and relationships. What I thought was helping, was really hurting me physically and mentally.

When I quit, I was drinking a fifth and a pint of vodka every night. Ending up most nights crying wishing I could give it up. It was my best friend, and my worst enemy wrapped up in one.

Thank God I got cellulitis in my leg. I went to the ER for that. The admitting doctor saw the shakes, and asked how much I really drank. I told her, and she put me on withdrawal meds. An addiction counselor who himself had been sober for 15 years came and talked to me. That was my rock bottom. The push I needed to quit. I was in there for 5 days on withdrawal meds most of the time. Been sober ever since.

I'm sharing my recovery story because if you're trying to get sober, or thinking about it?  There is hope. Reach out! 

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LGBTQ in Recovery: Samantha G. – EDGE Media Network x Recovery Unplugged
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LGBTQ in Recovery: Samantha G. – EDGE Media Network x Recovery Unplugged

Struggling with drug and alcohol addiction and seeking rehab that’s LGBTQ friendly? Look no further than Recovery Unplugged! Give us a call at 855-409-8036 or visit us online at https://bit.ly/2WVftVo EDGE Media Network, the leading source for LGBTQ news and entertainment, sat down with a few of our clients and staff to interview them about their experience at Recovery Unplugged as well as their stories of addiction, recovery, and coming out. Samantha is an out and proud femme lesbian in recovery, living a clean and sober lifestyle. Things weren’t always that way… she grappled with her sexuality up until the age of 24 and struggled heavily with addiction to heroin, crystal meth, and alcohol. It wasn’t until she came to rehab at Recovery Unplugged that she was able to finally gain control of her substance abuse issues. The healing power of Music Assisted Treatment helped her dig deep and express the true emotions and process the trauma before her addiction. Even to this day, 5 years later, Samantha still utilizes the coping skills she learned at Recovery Unplugged by listening to and sharing music with others. After three years of sobriety and a few failed attempts at serious relationships with men, Samantha realized that she was a lesbian and decided to come out. Since being completely open about not only her sexuality but also her recovery, she has been able to help so many people who also struggle with drug addiction and alcoholism. She shares her story so that others can relate – none of us are ever alone and there is always hope.
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The Preacher Addicted to Painkillers

The Doctors welcome Brandon, a pastor who developed an addiction to painkillers after a car accident. Find out how the man of God fell into a life of drug abuse. Subscribe to The Doctors: http://bit.ly/SubscribeTheDrs Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/FacebookTheDoctors Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TheDrsTwitter Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/InstagramTheDoctorsTV Follow us on Pinterest: http://bit.ly/PinterestTheDrs About The Doctors: The Doctors is an Emmy award-winning daytime talk show hosted by ER physician Dr. Travis Stork, plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon and OB-GYN Dr. Nita Landry. The Doctors helps you understand the latest health headlines, such as the ice bucket challenge for ALS and the Ebola outbreak; delivers exclusive interviews with celebrities dealing with health issues, such as Lamar Odom, Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, reality stars Honey Boo Boo and Mama June, and activist Chaz Bono; brings you debates about health and safety claims from agricultural company Monsanto and celebrities such as Jenny McCarthy; and shows you the latest gross viral videos and explains how you can avoid an emergency situation. The Doctors also features the News in 2:00 digest of the latest celebrity health news and The Doctors’ Prescription for simple steps to get active, combat stress, eat better and live healthier. Now in its eighth season, The Doctors celebrity guests have included Academy Award Winners Sally Field, Barbra Streisand, Jane Fonda, Marcia Gay Harden, Kathy Bates and Marisa Tomei; reality stars from Teen Mom and The Real Housewives, as well as Kris Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, Melissa Rivers, Sharon Osbourne, Tim Gunn and Amber Rose; actors Jessica Alba, Christina Applegate, Julie Bowen, Patricia Heaton, Chevy Chase, Kristin Davis, Lou Ferrigno, Harrison Ford, Grace Gealey, Cedric the Entertainer, Valerie Harper, Debra Messing, Chris O’Donnell, Betty White, Linda Gray, Fran Drescher, Emmy Rossum, Roseanne Barr, Valerie Bertinelli, Suzanne Somers; athletes Magic Johnson, Apolo Ohno and Danica Patrick; musicians Tim McGraw, Justin Bieber, Clint Black, LL Cool J, Nick Carter, Kristin Chenoweth, Paula Abdul, Gloria Gaynor, La Toya Jackson, Barry Manilow, Bret Michaels, Gene Simmons and Jordin Sparks; and celebrity chefs Wolfgang Puck, Guy Fieri and Curtis Stone.

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Our Next Campaign: 2nd Annual 'Embrace' The Dry [2025]

Alcohol-Free January — represents a growing interest in fostering a more mindful, intentional view of alcohol. Our mission is to empower others to EMBRACE THE DRY by taking a month-long break from consuming alcohol, unlocking the benefits of a healthier, more transformational lifestyle. Colusa County Recovery in collaboration with Clean and Sober Nation is committed to raising awareness of the risks associated with the over-indulgence of alcohol while supporting legal and responsible drinking practices. 

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