Kenna Crampton
maggie@highrockiesharmreduction.com (Maggie Seldeen)
Chemical World | Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month
Chemical World | Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month
Chemical World | Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month
Monday 9th September 2024
Join Maggie Seldeen as she highlights Suicide Awareness Month, Recovery Month, and local harm reduction services with guest Carlin from The Meeting Place.
28 minutes
Informative
Supportive
Inspiring
Encouraging
Compassionate
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Author:
Kenna Crampton
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- September is both Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month.
- The Meeting Place offers over 30 weekly meetings, including free yoga.
- Childcare is available during select recovery meetings at The Meeting Place.
- Community members can start their own support groups at The Meeting Place.
- Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips are available through local harm reduction services.
You are in recovery when you say you are.
This episode of Chemical World is a heartfelt tribute to September, marking both Suicide Awareness Month and Recovery Month. Maggie Seldeen, your dedicated co-host, dives into the importance of these observances and what they mean for the community. With Kenna Crampton temporarily out, Maggie holds down the fort, sharing exciting updates and events in the Roaring Fork Valley.
You’ll get a detailed rundown of harm reduction services and upcoming local events aimed at supporting those in recovery and raising awareness about mental health and addiction issues. A special highlight of the episode is Maggie's interview with Carlin from The Meeting Place, an incredible community resource that has been a beacon of support since 2005.
Carlin shares the inspiring grassroots origins of The Meeting Place and its evolution into a vital non-profit offering over 30 weekly meetings, including free yoga and childcare services for those attending recovery meetings. They also discuss how community members can start their own support groups at The Meeting Place, making it a truly inclusive space. This episode is packed with useful information, from free Narcan and fentanyl test strips to details about local harm reduction services.
Maggie’s warm and engaging style makes this episode not just informative but also deeply supportive. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the resources available in your community, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and encouragement. Tune in to feel connected and inspired by the incredible work being done to support mental health and addiction recovery in the Roaring Fork Valley.