Jan 27, 2023 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Resources, Sober living
When we think about addiction, there are a lot of feelings that get dredged up along with that single word. The social weight of that word is heavy still as the stigma persists. What’s more, is that the admission and commitment to sobriety so often feels far less than...
Dec 17, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, Sober living
Recovery housing plays a significant role in the continuum of treatment for those in the initial and ongoing stages of recovery. They provide a structured living environment, peer support, and essential possibilities for people to build long-term recovery resources....
Nov 26, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Resources, Sober living
The holidays can make it challenging to stay sober. With the increase in family gatherings, office parties, and social events, alcohol is often seen as a gathering staple. Simply put, it’s a time of year when there are a lot of parties. Thanksgiving, Christmas,...
Oct 24, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, Resources, resources, Sober living
Addiction is a chronic mental condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s a symptomatic brain disorder that is frequently associated with trauma and pain, as well as guilt and abuse. Despite being aware of the dangers of drugs, the drug user feels...
Sep 29, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources
Supporting the recovery journey from addiction is not an easy undertaking, or one that simply ends. It is a road that is sometimes challenging to stay upon, but it is a journey worth taking. The word addiction holds a lot of negative weight in our society. And that...
Aug 31, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources
As we’ve discussed in many of our previous blogs, affordable, stable housing is an essential part in every recovery journey, and thus, a vital topic to address when discussing addiction and longterm recovery outcomes. Read more about housing funding in Connecticut....
Jul 29, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Addiction recovery is a deeply challenging journey in and of itself, but without affordable housing options, it can feel almost impossible to manage. Moreover (emotions aside) statistics show that stable, supportive housing increases the positive outcomes of a...
Jun 26, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, Resources
It’s never easy being in addiction recovery, however having the support of a loved one can make a pretty big difference. Whether that support comes in the form of time, money, energy, or just a shoulder to cry on, one kind person can be what keeps someone sober on a...
May 24, 2022 | Housing, Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Healing from substance use disorder is a lengthy process that takes far more than the typical 12 steps we’re used to. There’s just so much of life tangled up in addiction that it can be hard to account for all of it at once. For example, where in those 12 steps does...
Apr 29, 2022 | Recovery Community Development, resources, Sober living
Recovery is never a straight line. Every journey on the road towards sobriety is bound to be filled with ups and downs throughout, and yes, sometimes that includes a relapse. In fact, it quite often does. According to the National Institute of Health, 40-60% of people...
