The brief program included lunch and networking. Attendees received limited edition Council mugs and a resource directory, in which former interns and fellows shared their favorite memories of their time with The Council: , followed, discussing the importance of our teaching and training efforts: “I believe we don’t have enough substance use disorder therapists in the field. The Council’s teaching and training program, and our fellowship program specifically, helps emerging professionals to hone their skills, and offers an array of experience that will enable them to help so many people – no m ..read more

In her closing remarks, Sweetin said, “If you’re here today and you’re struggling, please know that it will change, and you can ask for help. It will be okay.” to address the family system.” followed with moving testimonials on how addiction has impacted their own lives. . They discussed her adoption and upbringing, acting career in “Full House,” and the years of struggle and recovery that followed. , which has given nearly half a million dollars in support of our services for children and youth through their annual golf tournament and employee matching gifts. work with teens and their parents ..read more

None of these theories are ultimately “right” or “wrong.” Rather, each of them help to explain the various ways co-occurring disorders may develop. It could be that a person is (a) genetically predisposed to both disorders, (b) develops a psychiatric disorder early on and progresses, which increases the vulnerability to developing a substance use disorder and (c) copes with the first disorder by self-medicating. But no matter how a person’s co-occurring disorder came to be, there is effective treatment for both. People can and do recover from co-occurring disorders. 2020 National Survey of Dru ..read more

To learn more about United Way Community Navigators, . If you or someone you love is impacted by addiction or another mental health disorder, or is in recovery and might benefit from Navigation Services, , to help people navigate this network of resources and access the services they need to begin and sustain a life in recovery ..read more

Help us honor and celebrate Dan’s lifetime of service by at The Council’s 2023 Fall Luncheon with Craig Ferguson. 2023 Fall Luncheon with Craig Ferguson , and through his influence, has helped open the door to recovery for an untold number of lives ..read more

For more information on these services, or to make a referral, whose central office will now be housed at The Council’s campus on Jackson Hill Street in a strategic move that will multiply impact and conserve resources. The two recovery-focused nonprofits will maintain their distinct identities while sharing space and coordinating services for families with young people impacted by substance use ..read more

For more information on these services, or to make a referral, whose central office will now be housed at The Council’s campus on Jackson Hill Street in a strategic move that will multiply impact and conserve resources. The two recovery-focused nonprofits will maintain their distinct identities while sharing space and coordinating services for families with young people impacted by substance use ..read more

Ashley and Steve Birdwell, and Walt and Edith Parmer will serve as event co-chairs. As a non-profit organization, gifts from our Speaker Series events make our services accessible to those who may otherwise not be able to receive them. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, The Council can deliver best-in-class Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson to learn more or reserve your table today. to all families, with the promise that we turn no one away ..read more

will offer a specialty macaron benefiting The Council on Recovery. A nod to the end of summer, the macaron features a vanilla shell, cherry limeade ganache and nonpareils in our brand’s signature colors. The limited-time macaron will be available at all Common Bond locations for $3, with $1 benefitting The Council’s that help people to recover from addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Council on Recovery Macaron can be purchased September 1-30, 2022 at Common Bond’s four Bistro locations, seven On-The-Go locations and its Downtown Brasserie & Bakery ..read more

If yourself, a loved one, or a client/patient is struggling with substance use, contact us today through or by calling 713-942-4100, option 3. is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to help individuals who are predominantly homeless recover from substance use disorders. to view and download the flyer for this program ..read more