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Eliminate Stigma, Build Community, Make a Difference
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The ED2Recovery + Conference Was A Success!
The ED2Recovery+ conference occurred on August 13th and 14th virtually. Over 50 participants joined the conference to hear presentations like Arriving in Resiliency, the Therapeutic Benefit of Humor, Understanding and Healing Collective Trauma and Moral Injury and more. Session materials and recordings have been posted to the conference website and can be accessed for free, just log into the site (click here).
Thank you to all of this year’s speakers, sponsors and participants!
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Save The Date: 2021 Rally for Recovery
Saturday, 9/18/21 9 AM - 12 PM
featuring Dr. Monty Burks
More about Dr. Burks: Monty Burks, CPRS, PLC, PhD, serves as the Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. He also oversees the Tennessee Lifeline Peer Project, and the Tennessee Faith Based Community Coordinators. Dr. Burks earned his master’s degree in criminal justice from Middle Tennessee State University, his Doctorate in theology from Heritage, and wears the honorable badge of Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and has more than 20 years’ experience working with the criminal justice system in various roles. In his spare time, Dr. Burks practices and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, and Muay Thai kickboxing.
A television commercial for the rally will air starting Sept 6 in both Madison and Milwaukee! CLICK HERE to view the commercial!
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8/31/21 Was International Overdose Awareness Day
- More than 80% of overdoses involve opioids
- Overdose deaths can be prevented by increasing access to Naloxone, like the WI Voices for Recovery NaloxBOX project
- If you are interested in finding out more about the NaloxZone Box project, please email us at Naloxzone@fammed.wisc.edu
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Join us for a Podcast!
We are looking for interested individuals or groups who would like to record a podcast with us about Narcan stigma. If you are interested, please contact us at wisconsinvoicesforrecovery@fammed.wisc.edu!
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September Narcan Trainings
We are hosting four virtual Narcan trainings for each week in the month of September. Please see below for the dates, times, and links for the virtual Narcan trainings!
- 9/8/2021 5:00 PM – link for training here
- 9/18/2021 12:10 PM (directly after the Rally for Recovery) – link to join training here
- 9/22/2021, 7:00 PM – link to join training here
- 9/29/2021, 9:00 AM – link to join training here
Upcoming Events!
1) Sheboygan, WI: 9/11/21 There Is Hope Walk for Suicide Awareness
2) Racine, WI: 9/19/21 Ryane's House of Hope Fundraiser
3) Sheboygan, WI: 9/17/21-9/18/21 WIRCO's 24 hours of Recovery
4) La Crosse, WI: 9/5/21 5K/10K Home Run for Recovery
5) Appleton, WI: 9/11/21 Rise Together Day Celebration
6) Fox Cities, WI: 9/12/21 Recovery Celebration & Memorial Walk
7) Manitowoc, WI: 9/19/21 Lighthouse Brat Fry
8) Oshkosh, WI: 9/11/21 Recovery Family Fitness Festival
9) WI: 9/18/21 Rally for Recovery
If you have a recovery event that you would like to send us for consideration for our newsletter, please email: wisconsinvoicesforrecovery@fammed.wisc.edu
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Resources for the Recovery Community
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has a Rental Assistance Finder to connect renters and landlords to state and local organizations distributing federal rental assistance. This tool can help renters and landlords to avoid eviction and navigate financial hardships related to the pandemic.
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How To Start A Recovery Community Organization (RCO) In 5 Steps
1. Establish the core group and leadership or champions for your cause
2. Determine mission, vision, and purpose, and establish working infrastructure
3. Recruit and engage others, and pick one early project to focus on (and do it well!)
4. Plan and implement manageable projects and align with your strengths
5. Market and promote your organization, and be aware of new opportunities within the community that arise!
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Do you have an IDEA, QUESTION, EXPERIENCE, or THOUGHT
you'd like to share with us?
We would love to hear from you!
Send us an email : wisconinvoicesforrecovery@fammed.wisc.edu
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| Wisconsin Voices for Recovery is a statewide movement and network of recovery support. We are dedicated to building a better tomorrow for people who've struggled with addiction. It includes individuals seeking recovery, those already in recovery, their loved ones, health professionals, and more. |
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