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08/08/2019 – We have updated the Ripple support page!
Funding is one of the hardest things for an organization to get and most of the time the amount of money they receive from outside sources falls short of their needs. Ripple is no different and we rely a lot on the support of the community. Our support section has…
07/22/2019 – New Archive Page Published on Rockingrecovery.org
Ripple testifies as often as we can at the state level to promote positive change in our community. We also write letters to our local editor on mental health and addiction, these often contain useful information people outside the recovery services system might not be aware of. Over the weekend,…
07/20/2019 – 2 New Resource Categories Added to the CT Resource Links page
Today RockingRecovery.org added two new resource categories to our links page to increase the accessibility to services and the types of services being offered. Peers who are visually or hearing impaired can now search for services that have staff trained in helping that population. We have also added a listing…
07/18/2019 – Free Smoke Detector Programs
For some peers in recovery part of their journey involves finding a place to live. When moving into a new home you might not have everything you need, last week we added a material needs page to rockingrecovery.org. Today we have added something we know everyone should have. 2 national smoke…
07/16/2019 – Number Of Children Needing Foster Care Rises Due To Parental Drug Use…
A report published in JAMA Pediatrics this week shows that the number of children who have entered foster care as a result of parental drug use has doubled since 2000. To view the full report click here. NPR reported this story yesterday, July 15th, 2019. The study looked at over 5…
07/15/2019 – Advocacy: A Letter to the Editor
letters@thehour.com In early July Governor Ned Lamont signed the mental health parity bill into law. Insurance companies will soon be required to provide annual reports that detail their mental health and substance abuse recovery coverage. Why is this so important to our community? In October of 2012, the World Health…
07/13/2019 – A Self-Care Reminder!
At one time or another, I think we have all heard the phrase, slow and steady wins the race. I believe that this is a good mentality for those in recovery from mental illness or addiction. Recovery does not happen all at once; even if that were possible, it would…
07/08/2019 – Emotional Support Animal vs. Service Animal
Is there a difference between an Emotional Support Animal and a Service Animal? Today we look at the laws, definition, and a growing problem for trained, supportive animal companions. According to the ADA, a service animal is, “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for…
06/26/2019 – New Resource: Online safety tips by women for women!
The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women – vpnmentor.com We all reach out for help in various ways that are not necessarily face to face with another person. For some, a warm line or text line may be comfortable, for others, their choice could be a supportive online community. It…
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08/08/2019 – We have updated the Ripple support page!
Funding is one of the hardest things for an organization to get and most of the time the amount of money they receive from outside sources falls short of their needs. Ripple is no different and we rely a lot on the support of the community. Our support section has…
07/22/2019 – New Archive Page Published on Rockingrecovery.org
Ripple testifies as often as we can at the state level to promote positive change in our community. We also write letters to our local editor on mental health and addiction, these often contain useful information people outside the recovery services system might not be aware of. Over the weekend,…
07/20/2019 – 2 New Resource Categories Added to the CT Resource Links page
Today RockingRecovery.org added two new resource categories to our links page to increase the accessibility to services and the types of services being offered. Peers who are visually or hearing impaired can now search for services that have staff trained in helping that population. We have also added a listing…
07/18/2019 – Free Smoke Detector Programs
For some peers in recovery part of their journey involves finding a place to live. When moving into a new home you might not have everything you need, last week we added a material needs page to rockingrecovery.org. Today we have added something we know everyone should have. 2 national smoke…
07/16/2019 – Number Of Children Needing Foster Care Rises Due To Parental Drug Use…
A report published in JAMA Pediatrics this week shows that the number of children who have entered foster care as a result of parental drug use has doubled since 2000. To view the full report click here. NPR reported this story yesterday, July 15th, 2019. The study looked at over 5…
07/15/2019 – Advocacy: A Letter to the Editor
letters@thehour.com In early July Governor Ned Lamont signed the mental health parity bill into law. Insurance companies will soon be required to provide annual reports that detail their mental health and substance abuse recovery coverage. Why is this so important to our community? In October of 2012, the World Health…
07/13/2019 – A Self-Care Reminder!
At one time or another, I think we have all heard the phrase, slow and steady wins the race. I believe that this is a good mentality for those in recovery from mental illness or addiction. Recovery does not happen all at once; even if that were possible, it would…
07/08/2019 – Emotional Support Animal vs. Service Animal
Is there a difference between an Emotional Support Animal and a Service Animal? Today we look at the laws, definition, and a growing problem for trained, supportive animal companions. According to the ADA, a service animal is, “any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for…
06/26/2019 – New Resource: Online safety tips by women for women!
The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women – vpnmentor.com We all reach out for help in various ways that are not necessarily face to face with another person. For some, a warm line or text line may be comfortable, for others, their choice could be a supportive online community. It…
