Recovery Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Reach out to an older friend or loved one and remind them that you see them 👀, hear them 👂, and support them 💕. #MentalHealthAwareness is part of healthy aging. Start the conversation. Substance use and mental health often go hand in hand. …
Read MoreApril is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth—a time to raise awareness of alcohol use & misuse. Unity provides Recovery Specialist services at no cost to you. If you find yourself needing to talk or wanting resources, our 24-hour helpline is available (920) 345-7767. During business hours you can reach us at: Prism…
Read MoreA look at the guiding principles of recovery, and what it takes to travel a successful journey. What is recovery? The working definition of recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Through…
Read MoreEmpowering people who use drugs to choose to live healthy, self-directed, and purpose-filled lives. What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a key pillar in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Overdose Prevention Strategy. Exactly as it sounds, harm reduction is reducing the harm associated with using drugs…
Read More“Alcoholism runs in my family, and it stopped with me.” T0 achieve that, however, Sharon Woodruff, realized she needed help. “I lost my father and little brother to this dreadful disease,” she said. “It took me many many years to realize I was unable to quit on my own. Treatment…
Read MoreWe are Unity Recovery Services Unity Recovery Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based out of Appleton, WI. Our mission is to create opportunities for individuals in or seeking recovery from addiction. Our programs work towards our vision to create a community where recovery is encouraged, supported, and respected. At…
Read MoreRecovery Coach 101 and how you can become a certified recovery coach with URS What is a Peer Recovery Coach? By basic definition, a Peer Recovery Coach (PRC) is a nonclinical professional that has lived experience with addiction and engages, educates and supports an individual to successfully recover from mental…
Read MoreColder 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…
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