Holidays, Mental Health, Recovery
The holiday season is a happy and cheerful time for many people, but can be full of challenges for those in recovery from substance abuse. Why the Holidays Can Be Hard for Someone in Recovery The busy holiday season can be challenging for someone in recovery from...988, Addiction, Substance Abuse
If you’ve made the decision to quit using drugs or alcohol, congratulations! For many people, especially those struggling with dependence or addiction, this decision is life-changing. But what if you’re not interested in rehab or other types of treatment? Can you get...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
At Region Five, we offer several programs, services and supports designed to help our veterans overcome common challenges and get back on their feet. One of these programs is the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Staff Sergeant Parker...Mental Health Supports, Peer and Family, Substance Abuse
You never have to deal with mental health challenges, substance abuse recovery, or healing from grief alone. Support groups offer a safe and encouraging place to connect with others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences in life. Benefits of...Peer and Family, Recovery
In general terms, a peer is defined as someone who we can identify with. A friend is much more. A friend is a peer whom we can trust and rely on, and a person who understands where we are in life and where we are going. In mental health and recovery, a peer refers to...