Hope Recovered

This week Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss conflict resolution and why it doesn't have to be scary, even for those with anxiety. 

This week, Amy and Kristen discuss ADHD from a clinical psychology perspective and how an ADHD diagnosis is often co-occurring with substance use disorders.

This week on Hope Recovered, Amber Thomas joins Kristen and Sarah from East TN to talk about recovery as a lifestyle and how recovery court saved her life. 

This week, Kristen and Amy discuss the importance of mental healthcare in the church and how we, as the church, can be a resource. 

Resources mentioned in this week's podcast: 

https://pastorrick.com/

https://mentalhealthgracealliance.org/

https://nami.org/Home

https://tspn.org/

This week on Hope Recovered, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss self-care, burnout, and how to handle stress that has come from a year and a half of pandemic living.

This week, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss misconceptions about the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

In this episode, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss the many pathways to recovery, including MAT, Treatment, Transitional Living, and 12 Steps.

In this episode, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss body image, eating disorders, and how that can relate to substance use disorders.

TW: This episode contains discussion of eating disorders and weight loss/gain. 

If you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, resources are available.

National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals.  Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals.

Celebrate Recovery (open to those in Recovery from Eating Disorders)- https://www.celebraterecovery.com/

This week on Hope Recovered, Amy, Kristen, and Sarah discuss the Opioid crisis, why takeback events are important, how to prevent opioid abuse and overdose. 

TW: This week's episode is heavy. We discuss all components of opioid addiction, including overdose deaths. 

If you would like to be trained in Narcan, the overdose reversal drug, and you live in TN, contact your regional overdose prevention specialist: 

https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/substance-abuse-services/prevention/rops.html

If you don't live in TN, you can still get Narcan through your local pharmacy.

If you need to find a medication takeback event or a permanent dropbox location, use the location finders at the links below: 

https://takebackday.dea.gov/

https://apps2.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/pubdispsearch/spring/main?execution=e1s1

If you are struggling with substance abuse and need access to treatment, call the TN Redline. The Tennessee REDLINE is the 24/7/365 resource for substance abuse treatment referrals.  Anyone can call or text 800-889-9789 for confidential referrals.