It’s hard to believe that we are deep into July, with the heat finally hitting maybe as hard as the summertime sadness that can feel like life's been a fast-moving dumpster fire…

But lately, questions from our team and community members regarding how I feel about the Day Resource Center have become more frequent. It keeps popping up in unexpected meetings, conversations, and seemingly unrelated spaces so I decided to listen to nudges and learn more about it.

This led me to attend the Day Resource Center Community Meeting on June 18th…

Prioritizing ourselves can sometimes feel like the biggest chore out there, with our own versions of overflowing plates and being metaphorically maxed out on our spoon distribution. In the constant grind of trying to make it through the day, it can be hard to remember that self-care is actually the least selfish act you can engage in…

There are several organizations that help create community, promote mental health awareness, and provide direct support. Check out our list of five organizations that can support LGBTQ+ mental health!

It takes a lot of courage to be completely yourself, especially when others think a big part of your identity is up for scrutiny and your human rights are up for debate. I’m never really 100% sure how to be a good ally, but I’m learning as I support those in recovery who identify as LGBTQ+.

The thing is, the very factors that put those in the LGBTQ+ community at greater risk for all of these things are the same ones that make it harder for them to find a supportive, effective pathway to recovery. From discrimination in healthcare/treatment settings to loss of connection with family, pain and struggle become the norm. Isolation sets in, loneliness takes root, and before long you’ve lost all hope that anything can/will ever be different. 

And if there’s one thing we know about recovery, it’s that hope is key.

Since I am at the point in my recovery journey where all foods are safe, I am now becoming more interested in how what I eat can affect my mental state. I still won’t tell you to follow a specific diet or live a sad sugarless existence, but I will tell you what I’ve learned so far…

The book gives a definitive overview of the types of resources you might consider when beginning recovery. Depending on your recovery needs, you might find a support group helpful, or maybe inpatient treatment makes sense for you. No matter what fits into your plan, knowing what is out there can help you start thinking about what kind of support you need.

I recently had to take a trip to the emergency room for some concerning symptoms following a major surgery. It turned out to be…

My hope is that sharing this letter can help keep the conversation going or maybe spark some new ones. I hope everyone who reads this will feel their hearts soften a bit towards those who have struggled and maybe they’ll even choose to learn more, get involved, and help save some lives.