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Eliminate Stigma, Build Community, Make a Difference
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Who we are
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery (WIVFR) is a statewide peer-run movement that brings together people in and seeking recovery, their family members, professionals, and allies.
Our Goals
- Eliminate addiction and recovery stigma through education and increasing public’s personal contact with individuals in recovery and their family members.
- Provide technical assistance in rural areas around development of recovery support services.
- Engage in capacity building efforts in order to support other recovery community organizations and individuals.
- Focus on regional training and education.
Are you registered to vote?
November 3rd, 2020—is the 2020 United States Presidential Election. If you are unsure or know you need to register to vote, you can do so through this awesome website! https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/RegisterToVote .You can also find your polling place on the myvote.wi.gov website. Requesting an absentee ballot takes just a few minutes and can be done entirely online at https://www.standupamerica.com/absentee-ballot
Why should you vote?
Here at Wisconsin Voices for Recovery we believe every voice matters. It doesn’t matter who you vote for just as long as you use your voice and get out there and vote! #standup4recovery
Who can vote?
Anyone can vote who is a US citizen at least 18 years of age on or before voting day. You are also eligible to vote if you are NOT serving any portion of a felony sentence which includes being on supervision, probation, or parole for a felony conviction. You may not be eligible to vote if you have been determined by a court to be ineligible. Prior felony conviction? No problem. You have the right to vote in Wisconsin once you are fully off papers and have completed all probation, parole, and extended supervision. Visit http://togetherwevote.org/off-paper/ for more information and to register to vote!
#WIVoices #VoteRecovery
What do you need to vote?
1. Need WI drivers license or WI ID
2. Have registered to vote (can be done day of in person)
3. You must have lived at your address for 10 consecutive days before the election. If not, you are still eligible at your previous residence.
If you are interested in more information about voting while being a member of the recovery community check Ryan Hampton and the following websites. https://standup4recovery.org/ & https://www.recoveryvoices.com/
Nalox-ZONE
Community-placed Opioid Overdose Prevention Project
On September 9, 2020, Wisconsin Voices for Recovery began installing boxes containing the life-saving medication naloxone in select Madison locations as part of its Nalox-ZONE – Community-placed Opioid Overdose Prevention project. This one-year pilot program, sponsored by Milwaukee-based pharmacy solutions company Serve You Rx, plans to install boxes in select areas of Dane, Dodge and Milwaukee counties that Wisconsin Voices for Recovery has identified as “hot zones” due to repeated incidences of overdose occurring in or near those locations.
Each box will contain naloxone nasal spray as well as instructions on how to administer the drug and information about resources for treatment and recovery support. The naloxone is provided through the Wisconsin Voices for Recovery ED2 Recovery program, which is supported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services through Wisconsin's State Opioid Response Grant.
*For more information on this project please contact Jessica Geschke at: jessica.geschke@fammed.wisc.edu*
 
VIRTUAL RALLY FOR RECOVERY 2020
The Wisconsin Voices for Recovery 7th Annual Rally for Recovery took place on Saturday September 26th, 2020
from 11:00 AM-3:30 PM.
This year has thrown so many wrenches into planning WIVFR Rally For Recovery 2020. Anyone who has attended this rally in the past knows how important in person connection and networking is during this special day for the Recovery Community. We at Wisconsin Voices for Recovery want to thank everyone who joined and participated in this day's events. Although we had to switch the Rally to a virtual platform, there was such a great turnout! We want to thank the following speakers at this year's event:
1. Haner Hernandez
2. Kelley Kitley
3. Tom Farley
4. Honorable Everette Mitchell
5. Music Performed by Brecken Miles
We also want to give a HUGE thank you and shoutout to the following Sponsors who made this year's Rally happen:
ED2Recovery+ Peer Conference 2020
This years ED2Recovery+ Peer Conference 2020 had such a great turnout! Thank you everyone that joined us this year. If you were not able to register and join this year's conference, IT'S OKAY! We recorded each presenter's session and have uploaded them to our conference website. You can view each recorded session here:
https://ed2conference.wisconsinvoicesforrecovery.org/agenda/
Just a reminder, to view each recorded session you need to have a registered account on the conference website. If you have any questions navigating the conference website please email Wes Van Epps at 'wesley.vanepps@fammed.wisc.edu'.
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery would like to thank the following presenters at this years ED2Recovery+ Peer Conference 2020:
1. Opening Keynote: Caroline Beidler
2. Session 1: Sharon Hesseltine
3. Session 2: Dr. Masica Jordan
4. Session 3: Bill Stauffer
5. Sessions 4/5: Michael King
6. Session 6: Skye Boughman
7. Closing Keynote: Dennis Radloff
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery would like to thank the following Sponsors/Supporters at this years ED2Recovery+ Peer Conference 2020:
 
 
Wisconsin Voices For Recovery is continuing to offer weekly LIVE Q&A meetings with local and national recovery advocates as they talk about ways we can STAY CONNECTED during this time of social isolation. Since last month's newsletter, we've had the opportunity to talk with 4 recovery advocates! When tuning in, you will get to hear how our guest speakers have made adjustments in their personal and professional lives, while also offering support to viewers that join. Below you will find a list of our past guests with a link to view their video. Please, check them out!
September 9th:
David "Mac" MacMaster- An Addiction Specialist since 1975 in Iowa and Wisconsin. Mac has also had roles of program director, administrator, grant writer, program developer, interpersonal skills trainer and a prevention specialist.
Topics: His Passion for Recovery Supports, Many pathways of Recovery, His involvement with WIVFR, Tobacco Use Disorder, and More!
https://www.facebook.com/614324385254646/videos/354246635942472
September 18th:
Fred Garcia: Bilingual/Bicultural Wisconsin state licensed Social Worker. His employment at Waukesha County Department of Health and Human Services for the last quarter of a century has provided him with an opportunity and platform to provide services to the community and advocate for Inclusion and Diversity.
Topics: How to engage the Latino community in AODA treatment and the hope of Recovery for all, Barriers for culturally appropriate services, Engaging the Latino community in solution focused initiatives, Other Recovery related topics.
https://www.facebook.com/614324385254646/videos/717170965541729
September 23rd:
Christma Rusch- Director at Lighthouse Recovery Community Center, Christma is a long time native to Manitowoc. She began her work in nonprofits, human service, and community work in 2010.
Topics: Following your passion, Stepping out of Fear, Leading with Integrity, and Authentic Community Partnerships.
https://www.facebook.com/WISVFR/videos/3574503245903397
September 30th:
Joe Balles- Captain Joe Balles retired from the City of Madison, WI Police Dept. after completing a 32+ year career. In March 2017, Captain Balles and Safe Communities of Madison- Dane County were selected by the City of Madison to provide project coordinator services for the MPD's Madison Area Recovery Initiative (MARI).
Topics: 1.) The first three years of MARI 2.) Preliminary results we have seen so far from the research evaluation 3.) How Public Health Madison-Dane County, Dane County Human Services, Madison Fire Department and the Madison Police Department have recently expanded the original MARI.
https://www.facebook.com/WISVFR/videos/355586782258534
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How we can help
- Use of social media and networks to promote recovery events and activities.
- Assisting in planning and hosting recovery events/activities.
- Speaking engagements.
- Recovery Messaging and Narcan training.
- Connect members with resources, organizations, or other supports.
- Provide technical assistance to member organizations.
Please let us know how we can assist you in
building community, eliminating stigma,
and making a difference.
Learn more about WIVFR >
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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.
ED2Recovery is a program that creates a statewide network of peer support in the Emergency Department (ED) and hospital settings to address the opioid crisis. Wisconsin Voices for Recovery partners with non-profit organizations and hospital systems to increase recovery support of individuals who struggle with opioid use disorders by connecting them with peers in recovery. |
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