THE RECOVERY COUNCIL NEWS

THE RECOVERY COUNCIL
NEWS
October 2014
All Agency Newsletter
Welcome To October
The witches fly across the sky. The owls go, “Who? Who? Who?” The black cats yowl and
green ghosts howl, “Scary Halloween to you!” by Nina Willis Walter. Enjoy the change of
season and of course have a little candy! Trick or treat, smell my feet, and give me
something good to eat! Happy Halloween.
Halloween Crafts
In the spirit of Halloween and bringing your family together, we came up with a few
crafty and fun activities to do with your family. This is an easy and simple art
project that kids can make for Halloween. Materials needed for this project: white
washable paint, Q-tips, glue, and black paper. Paint your child’s hand and part of
their arm with the white paint then have them stamp down on the black paper. It
works best if you press down on their arm and hand to get a good print. Have
them cut up random size Q-tips and glue them down to make the bones.
“Listen! The wind is rising,
and the air is wild with
leaves. We have had our
summer evenings, now for
October eves.”
~Humbert Wolfe
This is a quick and simple Halloween treat for your family. The best part is you can
make these as easy or hard as you want. You can make your own dough or buy it;
make your own frosting or tint some store bought. Ingredients needed for treat: 1
package of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough or your favorite cookie
recipe, ½ cup prepared vanilla frosting, tinted red, 1 ¾ cups mini marshmallows,
and 48 slivered almonds. Prepare cookies as directed on package or according to
your favorite recipe. Once cooled, cut each cookie in half for a total of 48 halves.
Frost the bottoms of all cookie halves with frosting and place 6 marshmallow teeth
around curved perimeter of 24 halves. For additional support, an additional
marshmallow can be placed behind the teeth. Top with remaining 24 halves. Insert
two almond slivers in between teeth for fangs. If fangs do not adhere, dip tips into
frosting. Have fun and enjoy your treat!
Addiction is REAL
In This Issue
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Halloween Crafts
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Site Updates
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Employee News
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Community Events
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Recruiting
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Board News
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Congratulations Corner
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Training Workshops
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Local Meetings
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Prevention
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PI Corner
Admin
Office
Michelle Black, Fiscal Coordinator
We have completely moved both administration buildings and are in our new
building at 217 E. Emmitt Avenue. Everyone loves the new building. Our annual
audit is rescheduled for November 3rd so we are ready for it. We have two
birthdays this month, Shawna Bush celebrates her birthday on October 31st and
Michelle Blacks’ is October 6th. She will be reaching a major mile stone and turns
the big 50. Michelle thought it would really be depressing but she has chosen to
take a different outlook on it. She is blessed to be 50 and alive. Rick Tennant has
been with our agency six months on October 16, 2014. The maintenance guys
have really been busy taking care of all our needs and please remember they start
their new schedule this month. JJ will also be back on track so he will be visiting
the sites.
Waverly
Transitional
Site Supervisor
The Waverly Transitional team is still under many transitions and changes. Stay
tuned to see the outcomes with our team and facility.
Waverly Outpatient
Jenny Sowards, Supervisor
October Birthdays – Amy, October 20 – Jenny, October 22 – Lauren, October 23
Willa and Mista have employment anniversaries in October – Willa - 4 years and
Mista – 1 year with the Recovery Council.
The Friday AOD group is planning a Halloween Party for the clients on Friday
October 31st. The staff is also planning a carry-in-lunch for Halloween. The staff is
urged to dress in costume also. Pictures will be posted in November’s
newsletter.
A.N.D. Ministries is having a coat giveaway. Anyone wanting to donate to this project, please call Ray Stewart at 740-649-6353. A.N.D. is also collecting scarves,
hats and gloves. Any donation would be greatly appreciated.
ANYONE CAN GIVE
UP, IT’S THE
EASIEST THING IN
THE WORLD TO DO.
BUT TO HOLD IT
TOGETHER WHEN
EVERYONE ELSE
WOULD
UNDERSTAND IF
YOU FELL APART,
THAT’S TRUE
STRENGTH
Georgie Harris House
Lori Ratliff, Program Coordinator
GHH is rocking recovery! We have celebrated thirteen ladies graduating in the past
month. I want to express my appreciation to all the GHH staff for helping these ladies
reach their goals and in facilitating how to live a sober life.
“DO YOUR THING. DO IT
UNAPOLOGETICALLY.
DON’T BE DISCOURAGED
BY CRITICISM. YOU
PROBABLY ALRERADY
We have participated in several sober venues including a fall retreat to Pike Lake
(Kum ba ya), the Zombie walk in Waverly, and the Jackson community balloon
release. Both houses were presented with 1st place trophies at the Zombie walk and
one client was offered employment for her make-up artistry. We, also, have newly
designed hoodies created by two groups of clients.
This month's highlighted employee is ALL of them. Teamwork is everything here at
GHH and I am fortunate to be a part of the team. So, kudos to Brenda J., Amy,
Marcella, Teresa, Talley, Brenda K., Kip, Tracy, Marian, Kellie, Tina, Liz W., Liz S.,
Belinda, Sherri, Chrissy, Anita, Irsha, Jerri, Cindi, Brianna, Carolyn, Lacey, Jessica,
and Vanessa.
Happy Halloween to all The Recovery Council's ghosts and goblins! (Yes, Pam, that
includes you)
Transitional
KNOW WHAT THEY’RE Chillicothe
Rachel Conley, House Supervisor
has been a month of explosive growth. We have received many new clients
GOING TO SAY. PAY NO October
and are busily getting them settled in as they begin their new phase of recovery. It is
always exciting to see the growth in our clients as they change and progress in our
A few girls are in the midst of graduating our transitional program and we
MIND TO THE FEAR OF program.
wish them the best in all they endeavor on their continued journey of recovery.
FAILURE. IT’S FAR MORE
VALUABLE THAN
October is the month of ghouls and goblins. We are planning a trip to Minford to attend
Mines of Terror. It should be great sober fun for all.
We welcome Sonja Hines to our staff here at transitional. We are glad to have you
aboard our team. Amber Thornsberry went on to case management in at the
Chillicothe Transitional Office and we wish her the best of luck in her new position. Jan
Hartlaub is also back with us from case management and we are glad to have her
back as a part of our team as well. Hope everyone has a great month!
SUCCESS. TAKE
OWNERSHIP, TAKE
Chillicothe Outpatient
CHANCES, AND HAVE Kent Montgomery, Site Supervisor
FUN. AND NO MATTER
WHAT, DON’T EVER STOP
DOING YOUR THING.”
~Asher Roth
Hello from the Chillicothe Outpatient team.
What’s going on; well, the group schedule has been adjusted to accommodate
Kip’s new schedule but it looks like everyone will adjust ok. Bill Rice in addition to
clinical supervision has begun providing some short trainings for the outpatient staff
and Kari Molebash who has been providing Mental Health services three days a week
at this location will now be here two days a week and one day at another agency
location. Jess moved to a larger office and looks very comfortable there. Heather
came by for a visit from her new job at the probation department (intensive Probation
for common pleas) she states she likes the job and is doing well, we wish her good
luck.
The seasons are changing and so will many things at this site and in all of our daily
lives; lets remember that acceptance is the answer to many of the days concerns, that
whenever I find myself disturbed it is because I find some person, place, thing, or
situation – some fact of my life – unacceptable to me, and I can find no serenity until I
accept that person, place, thing, or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to
be at this moment (Dr. Paul Ollinger – Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous)
Ed’s Place
Jolissa Cooke, Clinical Supervisor
No new information for this month with the Ed’s Place team. Check back in November to
see the exciting events happening with our facility and staff.
Recruiting
Rob Ratliff, Recruiting Coordinator
No new information for this month with recruiting. Check back in November to see
growth with our recruiting and our agency.
THE ONLY
THING THAT
MAKES IT A
PART OF
YOUR LIFE IS
THAT YOU
KEEP
THINKING
ABOUT IT.
NOW OPEN!!
Seeing Patients Every Tuesday
Evening from 6-8 PM
Patient Registration beginning at
5:15 PM at
Pike County General
Health District Building
14050 U.S. 23
Waverly, Ohio 45690
Free Medical Treatment for:
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Common cold , Ear Infections, Sinus Infections, Conjunctivitis,
Sore Throats, Minor Burns, Scrapes, Bronchitis, Pneumonia,
Headaches, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Laryngitis, Urinary
Tract Infections, Croup, Dermatitis, Gastritis, and much more.
 Free Basic Medical Care for the Uninsured of Our Community
Fist come, first serve, for those without medical insurance, until all available
patients slots for the evening have been filled. On-site childcare is available. Each
patient will receive a bagged hospitality meal.
Want to Volunteer or Donate? Visit: hopeclinicpike.org
For more information, please email us at [email protected] or contact
Linda Rigsby (Executive Director) at 740-222-4323.
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Locally Roasted Coffee
Smoothies
Pastries
Fresh Wraps
Sandwiches
Hot and Cold Drinks
Music and More
Call in and order O2 will have it ready for you to pick up. O2 is also able to
deliver to local business in city limits. Stop in and check out the O2
atmosphere. Call 740-222-8123 for orders and follow O2 on facebook
www.facebook.com/o2coffeehouse.
Employee News
We asked a few employees to tell us more about themselves, and this is what they
shared:
Brenda Jones
Brenda Jones
Brenda grew up in Columbus, Ohio and is a graduate of Gahanna Lincoln High
School. Soon after graduation, she stayed in the area an entered the job force. Brenda
started raising her family in her early thirties. She is a graduate from Life Christian
University with an Associates in Theology, Abuse Counselor through International
Institute for Abuse Counseling, and a Licensed Minister through Life Christian
University. In January of 2010, Brenda joined the Recovery Council and currently she
is a counselor for the GHH. When asked what the best thing about working for the
Recovery Council has been her response was “the client’s and staff.” Brenda feels like
she has purpose and this is where she should be in her career.
Brenda enjoys spending time with her family. She is currently married to a wonderful
man going on three years. She said they blended together two only children, daughters
who are both 17 years of age. They do everything right after the other, driver’s license,
now working on graduation of high school, and finding the right college. She said it is
never a dull moment. One interesting fact about Brenda that most people are unaware
of is she used to be a Ballroom Dance Instructor. Brenda’s best vacation was to Lake
Michigan with her sister and family. If Brenda could go anywhere in the whole world
she would travel on an African Safari, go to Alaska, and Israel all on the same vacation
with her best friend Lori Ratliff, that is if she could leave GHH. She would settle for her
husband if Lori could not get away. In her spare time, Brenda enjoys reading, studying,
exercising, watching marriage videos, and reading marriage books with her husband.
Karen Casebolt
Karen Casebolt
Karen grew up in the Chillicothe area and is a graduate of Weslton High School.
Soon after graduation, she attended Shawnee State University. Karen would love to go
back and finish her degree. Soon after attending college, Karen married and started a
family. She at that time started her own catering business and after her divorce Karen
worked at Hillview retirement center for seven years. In July of 2012, Karen joined the
Recovery Council team. When asked what the best thing about working for the
Recovery Council has been her response was “being able to walk this journey with
these ladies and seeing their transformation back into their communities.” She feels
this is the place she should be and Karen loves her job.
Karen enjoys spending time with her family. She is currently married to her best friend
Cliff Casebolt. Karen has two boys Andrew 26 and Aaron 24, four dogs, and two cats.
Her father Dane has moved in with her family after his stroke in April. She said her
house if full, but love radiates though out her home. One interesting fact about Karen
that most people are unaware of is her love for children. Cliff and Karen will start foster
parenting classes and are excited to share their love with the foster children. Karen’s
best vacation was to Gettysburg and Washington, DC. Her father is a big civil war buff
and he took her family all around each site and told them all about the different battles.
When asked where she would like to travel in the world her response was “I would
travel the world, maybe Paris and the Grand Canyon with my husband and two boys.”
In her spare time, Karen enjoys cooking, reading, and helping out at her church.
Board Member Spotlight
The board member spotlight has become a regular piece in the monthly newsletter
spotlighting our amazing board members. We will be expanding this section to include
people in our community and other agencies that help with the recovery process. Watch for
the next interview in the up coming newsletters.
IF YOU DON’T GO
AFTER WHAT YOU
WANT, YOU’LL
NEVER HAVE IT. IF
YOU DON’T ASK THE
ANSWER IS ALWAYS
NO. IF YOU DON’T
STEP FORWARD,
YOU’RE ALWAYS IN
THE SAME PLACE.
Mista Sloas 1 Year Employment
Willa and J.J. posing pretty for the camera!!
Willa Bowman 4 Years Employment
Miss Carly and her laptop!
The Recovery Council would like to congratulate the following employees for advancing in their career and years of service: Rick
Tennant, Amber Thornsberry, Sonja Hines, Jan Hartlaub, Dustin Shepherd, Mista Sloas, Willa Bowman, and Brenda King. We
would like to welcome to The Recovery Council new hires for the month: Phil Gates and Brenda Scowden.
Employee Carly Price successfully parked her car on her laptop. She was leaving from New Beginnings back to the office when
she was unable to move in her car. She thought well that’s weird. Did she get out of the car to check why she was unable to
move? No, she put it in four wheel drive and ran over...that’s right her work laptop! No worries, no one was injured in this event
and JJ was able to save the laptop and replace the screen.
Training Courses
Webinars
Here is a list of free webinars available online. Some webinars offer CEU’s if you
choose to take the online test and pass. The Hazelden webinars are not recorded
unless a staff member initially registers for webinar and then he/she can share with
rest of staff within time limit established by Hazelden.
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http://ndci.org/training/online-trainings-webinars/
webinars/webinar-archives
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http://recovergateway.org/resources/webinars/
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http://www.addictionpro.com/webinars
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http://www.hazelden.org/web/public/
hazelden_webinars.page
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http://www.naadac.org/webinars
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http://www.magellanhealth.com/training.aspx
Enjoy learning more about addiction and mental health!
And the best part is it’s all FREE!
Recovery Happenings
Local Meetings
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Georgie Harris House
111 N. High Street (use rear entrance)
Waverly, Ohio 45690
~Tuesday 7:30-open discussion
~Wednesday 7:00-women only NA meeting
~Thursday 7:00-open discussion
After August 7th we will no longer have AA meetings at GHH on Thursday
evenings. GHH clients will begin supporting other meetings in the area.
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Grace United Methodist Church
104 N. High Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
~Sunday 7:00-open discussion
~Wednesday 7:30-open discussion
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Lighthouse
291 South Paint St.
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
~Daily Meetings at noon
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New Covenant Church of Christ and Christian Union
535 E. Second St.
Waverly, Ohio 45690
~Loved Ones Group meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm
~Contact Linda Gullion 740-708-0751 or Mary Deacon 740-947-0050
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Rejoicing in Recovery
Cornerstone UMC
808 Offnere Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
~Dinner 5:30
~Loved Ones Group meets 6:15
“It is one of the most
beautiful
compensations of life
that no man can
sincerely try to help
another without
helping himself.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Recovery Happenings Continued
Appalachian Ohio Intergroup Office
AA Central Office
42 East Water Street Chillicothe Ohio 45601
P.O Box 772, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
740 774-2646 740 (774-AOIO)
Toll Free Number 855 880-8522
Web: www.aoio.org
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operations: 10:00 am until 6:00 pm Monday through Friday
10:00am until 4:00pm Saturday
Remember that the AOIO office is there to serve the groups of Alcoholics Anonymous and the community. Our volunteers are there 6 days a week
answering the phones and running the office. Remember ordering AA supplies through the local office supports local recovery.
The AOIO office is the central hub connecting the AA groups in South and South-Central Ohio together, working together the AA groups in our area can
better serve the still suffering alcoholic. Watch for AOIO’s adds on Horizon television, Local Radio, and the web page.
Feel Free to Utilize the Services at AOIO
Feel free to utilize the services that AOIO is providing such as the phone line to assist with AA information and meeting times, book ordering; at this time
conference approved books such as Big Books, 12 &12s, and Daily Reflection can be purchased or ordered through the local office. Serenity cards and
tokens can also be purchased or ordered. AOIO is growing and will be adding new and exciting items on a regular basis. If you’re AA group is interested in
getting involved with the local intergroup office, or if you or your business need information or assistance, give AOIO a call at, 774-2646 / 774-AOIO or the
toll free Number 1-855-880-8522 or write to PO Box 772, Chillicothe, Ohio 45601. Feel Free to drop by the office and see what’s happening, have a cup of
coffee, meet the staff, check out the stock of AA books, etc.
Kent M. Montgomery
Advisory Board Committee Chairperson
P.S. Remember there are always exciting things going on in local recovery. Group anniversaries, which usually include food, fellowship, and a meeting,
dances, and other events at the club house (Lighthouse Club at 291 S. Paint Street in Chillicothe, Ohio). Don’t short change your recovery, get involved,
take a course of rigorous action; go to meetings, get a home group, get a sponsor, read the Big book, the 12 and 12, the Reflections Meditations book, pray
to a god of your understanding, and look for ways to help out. We could increase this list ad infinitum.
Prevention
Elizabeth Courtright, Prevention Provider and Carly Price, Prevention Specialist
The Prevention team is part way through the Life Skills Training for the freshman class at
Waverly High School. The curriculum presented to the students is Life Skills Training which is
an evidence based prevention intervention for students anywhere from 1st-10th grades. We
will be providing services for high school students the first half of the year and broaden to the
junior high in the winter.
October is drug awareness month. This year our team will be working with the PAWS
organization at Waverly High School. PAWS stands for People Assisting Waverly Students
and the number one goal is to provide fun, drug free activities, and mentoring programs for
the students. We will be assisting the PAWS students during Red Ribbon Week! On October
24, 2014 Waverly City Schools will participate in an assembly where they will here from four
or five former addicts. The assembly will jump start Red Ribbon Week for our students and
on October 28, 2014, we will be holding a Prevention Fair at Waverly High School. Local
businesses will be represented during the fair in the gymnasium. Students will be able to
learn about the organizations and how the companies relate to prevention. Great things are
happening with our prevention team! Stay tuned to see our growth and progress with the
students of Pike County.
RED
RIBBON
CAMPAIGN
OCTOBER 23-31
PI Corner
Pam Johnson, Clinical Supervisor
In the short period of time that Angela McDowell was in the compliance position,
she made tremendous strides in getting our Performance Improvement program
organized and active. We owe her a big ‘thank you!’ We wish her the best on her
new adventure.
This does mean, however, that we are once again in a transition phase. Even
though we cancelled our PI meeting this month (October), don’t stop your PI
activities! Keep doing your drills, keep completing record reviews, don’t stop
following the health and safety guidelines, and keep collecting outcome data. We
will resume meetings in November when we will be joined by our new compliance
person.
Contact Us
Give us a call for more
information about our
services and updates.
The Recovery Council
114 N. High St.
Waverly, Ohio 45690
(740) 947-6727
Visit us on the web at
www.therecoverycouncil.org
Contact Elizabeth Courtright at
[email protected] or
(740) 708-9680 if you would like
to include any information in next
months newsletter.