Addiction Series: Santa Maria Hostel Drug overdose deaths increased by 30% in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded. More than 93,000 people died from overdose last year. That is more than 250 people dying every day, more than 10 … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Bruce Nixon Bruce Nixon, in his 39th year of recovery, will share the story of addiction in his family, his own path to recovery, and his work with families in recovery.
Continue reading →LaToya Shields and Cheryl Kalinec, The Council on Recovery LaToya Shields has been in the social service field for 20 years. LaToya holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in public … Continue reading →
LaToya Shields, Council on Recovery LaToya Shields has been in the social services field for 20 years. LaToya holds a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in public administration with a concentration in public policy and non-profit management. … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Sober Recreation In honor of Recovery Month, we have as our guests Vanetta Peterson and Chris Ward of Houston’s Sober Recreation Committee. Vanetta and Chris fill us in on the importance of connection in recovery and ways the … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Lisa Feister, Center for Recovering Families Lisa Feister, Clinical Director of the Center for Recovering Families at the Council on Recovery tells us how to recognize if we or someone we love is in trouble, where to go … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Boaz House Debbie Hull speaks with Christina Boaz of the Boaz House, a six-month residential program for women in recovery.
Continue reading →LaToya Shields, maternal mortality and morbidity, and substance use/lack of support LaToya Shields, BSW, MPA, LCDC-I, has been in the social service field for well over 15 years. She currently holds the position of Manager of the Specialized Programs and … Continue reading →
Addiction Series: Judy Bou Kheir Judy Bou Kheir is the founder and Executive Director of KARE, Katy Area Recovery Education. KARE is providing help connecting teens and their families all around our area to resources in our community, as well … Continue reading →
Kirsten Nottleson Kirsten Nottleson is the proud mama of two sons, 13 and 19 years old. She is the owner and founder of Hand In Hand Workshops in Austin, Texas. She has been playing and working with children, parents, caregivers, … Continue reading →