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Colder Weather Brings Mental Health Challenges As the seasons change, the days get shorter and the feeling of isolation can set in. Feeling down or depressed in the winter months is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. SAD is a type of depression that onsets in the fall and…
Read MoreAddiction is a Selfish Disease The depths of addiction are a lonely, dark place where you likely don’t think a lot about other people. Addiction is a selfish disease that can cause individuals to only think about their wants and perceived needs, such as where their next fix will come…
Read MoreTips for staying sober, preventing relapse and avoiding the holiday blues Holidays for some is the best time of the year. Yet, holidays in recovery can be one of the most difficult times of the year. In fact, according to the CDC, the most dangerous times of the year for…
Read MoreWays to get involved this Giving Season As we are quickly approaching November, all of us at Unity Recovery Services are gearing up for the holiday season. Our community plays an intricate role in our plan to support individuals in recovery and their families. If you are looking for a…
Read MoreResiliency offers a landing pad for someone who has the skill figured out. Building resiliency can help an individual bounce back from adversity and perhaps even become happier, smarter, stronger and healthier than you were before. Breaking it down, resilience is defined as the process and outcome of successfully adapting…
Read MoreThe Role of Peer Recovery Coaches Early recovery can be both an exciting and challenging time. An individual in early recovery has taken vital steps toward health and happiness, yet they are still experiencing substance cravings and conflicting desires. The early phase of sobriety is often considered to be the…
Read MoreAs we continue to grow and expand our efforts in providing recovery solutions to our community, we need to grow and expand our team to get the work done. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce you to our new Co-Executive Director, Julie Kons! Julie comes to us with a…
Read MoreWays you can be supportive on the road to recovery Imperative, Compassionate Support In September we celebrated National Recovery Month, a time to help raise awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and to celebrate those in recovery from addiction. In the United States alone, over 22…
Read MoreIn order to better support individuals in recovery during this difficult Safer at Home period, Unity Recovery Services’ Fox Valley PRISM Team and Waushara SHINES recovery coaches are introducing a series of new online meetings. These meetings utilize the popular ZOOM online meeting platform; and can be accessed from any…
Read MoreUnity Recovery Services is proud to be serving the City of Menasha with their Community Addiction Assistance Program (MCAAP). The MCAAP Program will utilize recovery coaches from our PRISM Team to make contact with individuals that have experienced an overdose or somehow exhibited signs of addiction issues. Goals of the…
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