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Last
updated November 7, 2008
CCAR
received the
2008 Joel Hernandez Voice of the
Recovery Community Award
Peer-based
Recovery Support Services:
The Connecticut Experience
An interview with Phillip Valentine
by William White
Read
the interview here
Major
Themes of CCAR
click here for brochure
Organizing
the Recovery Community's Ability to Care
There are literally thousands of people in recovery in Connecticut.
Most of them have a desire to "give back" and they are contributing
positively to their local community. CCAR is establishing Recovery Community
Centers that offer programs and initiatives to provide an avenue for
recovering people to get involved in meaningful ways.
Putting
a Face on Recovery
The vast majority of people struggling with an alcohol or drug problem
do not get treatment for their addiction. One of the major reasons for
this is stigma. Stigma prevents people from seeking help. By speaking
publicly about the reality of recovery, CCAR members put a face on recovery.
CCAR members put a public face on recovery by testifying before the
legislature and state commissions, as well as through well-attended
public events like Recovery Walks!
Building
Recovery Capital
Most treatment programs deal only with the front-end of the problem:
usually a brief stay and you're done. Other kinds of support, such as
transportation, housing, job training, simply don't exist in most communities.
There's rarely someone who is going to help you find a place to live
or help you put your life back in working order. This is where CCAR
comes in; helping to bridge the gap between treatment and rebuilt productive
lives.
Healing Power of Recovery
Purchase CCAR
Video!
Read Bill White's review
 "I
just finished reviewing "The Healing Power of Recovery"
and want to tell you that it is one of the most powerful products
that has emerged in this new recovery advocacy movement. All of you
did an incredible job pulling this together. Please pass along my
warmest regards to Jim Mattingly whose skill and dedication on this
project provide an example of service for all of us...click
here to read more
"The
Healing Power of Recovery"
now
available at the
National
Recovery Store!
"Legacy
of Hope"
Recovery
Elders
Video Project
5-Disk
DVD Set
Only
$50.00
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CCAR
Employment Opportunity
Hartford Recovery Community Center Administrative Assistant.
Part-time position to provide administrative support to the Hartford
Recovery Community Center with the daily operations.
High School diploma required, 2 years experience preferred. Must
have strong record keeping and organizational skills. Must be
proficient with an assortment of computer software and hardware.
Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of addiction recovery premises and practices preferred.
Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse
populations. Proven customer relations ability.
Send cover letter (required) and resume to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources,
198 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114 or by email to yoly@ccar.us
by Friday, November 21st.
Resumes without cover letter will not be reviewed.
Part-time $10-$18 per hour,
20 hours/week, flex time, some evenings and weekends. EOE.
Find
Recovery Housing Here
What
is Telephone
Recovery Support - TRS?
Click here to find out!
Recovery
Calendar
Get
your GED!
Take this opportunity to
transform your future!
Offered
by The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
Taught by Lyne Stokes, M.S.Ed., Program Director at Advocacy
Unlimited, Inc.
Open
Enrollment
Hartford Recovery Comm Center 198 Wethersfield
Ave
Hartford, CT 06114
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Space is limited - Register early by calling 860-244-3343
Click
here for complete schedule
Support
Group for Women in Recovery
This
is a Women's only group specifically addressing topics unique
to women in recovery. The group will run for 5 weeks every Monday.
Beginning
Monday, November 10
Hartford Recovery
Community Center
198
Wethersfield Ave
Hartford, CT
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Any
questions contact Laurie at (860) 244-3343 or email laurie@ccar.us
Come
meet and make new friends in a supportive environment.
Family
Night
An alcohol and drug addiction education and
support program for members of the community, people in recovery
and or their families. Each Recovery Community Center will offer
one evening a week where family members can meet to learn about
addiction and recovery and share their experiences.
Click here to find one near you
Recovery
Walks! 2001 video
(click clown above)
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Hooked
on Recovery
September
26, 2008
Deposed
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me
to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all
the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for
ever.” ~Psalm 23
“If
you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything.” ~Mark
Twain
Many
of you have noticed that I hadn’t written much this past year.
Thank you for your support and encouragement. The last Hooked on Recovery...(more)
Comments from you
our readers
Peeling
the Onion
“These
thoughts, views and opinions reflect on Richard’s personal recovery
and are not meant in any way to speak for CCAR or the entire recovery
community.”
WIIFYG
If
you have ever even dipped your toe into corporate waters, you are
familiar with the acronym WIIFM - What's In It For Me. Almost every
successful strategic plan includes a WIIFM analysis - how do we engage
the client, customer, employee etc. so they help us achieve our objectives
- What's In It For Them.
I somewhat fell into my first church as an adult. Right time, right
place, never (more)
Reflections
of a 10th Leper
“These
thoughts, views and opinions reflect on Richard’s personal recovery
and are not meant in any way to speak for CCAR or the entire recovery
community.”
On Counseling
On
a recent voyage into my memories I realized that I had never met a
human being who did not, for some reason or another, at some point
in their life, need counseling. A few needed it more than others but
all have spent days in the darkness in need of a guiding light. On
four occasions in my sixty years, I've sought professional help.
The first two experiences were a waste. This was not because...(more)
CCAR
Organizes
the recovery community to put a face on recovery and build recovery
capital. As a member of the recovery community (whether a person in
recovery, a family member, an ally or friend) - we all know the significance
of giving back.
We offer you several ways
To Donate
Make
a financial donation
See our Wish List
Volunteer Opportunities
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