Revitalized Health and Energy: Embracing sobriety breathes new life into your body,

September is Recovery Month! It's a time to acknowledge the triumphs and amplify resources that empower individuals on their path to sobriety.

Going to rehab can be a major step in the recovery journey. Here are a few things to consider when preparing to go to rehab:

Research treatment options:

Finding a church can be a daunting task. Thankfully the internet can be very helpful for the basics- location, service times, and photos to see if there is an unwritten dress code. When you are a returning citizen it can feel like there is an extra layer of unknowns for finding a church home.

Buprenorphine/naloxone, sold under the brand name Suboxone, is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. It is a combination of two medications: buprenorphine, an opioid medication, and naloxone, a medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Here are a few tips for finding a recovery-friendly job:

Utilize resources for people in recovery:

Finding a job with a criminal record, especially one related to sexual conduct, can be challenging. However, it's not impossible to secure employment. Here are some steps you can take to improve your chances:

Here are a few tips for securing a job after being released from prison

Develop a resume:

If you are currently incarcerated and your release day is on the horizon, here are three steps for you to begin to plan for your release.

Finding friends and cultivating relationships that support and protect your sobriety can be challenging. Many individuals on their recovery journey struggle to build healthy relationships with new people.

Gardening can be beneficial for people in recovery for several reasons.

Finding quality, affordable, and safe sober living can be a challenge. So, as you seek housing that is right for you, here are some tips.

Having Narcan (naloxone) in church first aid kits is a good thing. Here are several reasons your church should stock Narcan.

While there is no specific religious or spiritual requirement to pray a blessing over Narcan (naloxone), some individuals may choose to do so for personal reasons. Here are three reasons why we pray a blessing over the Narcan we give away at Fresh Coast:

There are several signs that someone may be experiencing an opioid overdose and may need to receive Narcan. These signs include:

Carrying Narcan (naloxone), an opioid overdose reversal medication, can be beneficial for several reasons, here are 8:

Finding a therapist can feel like a daunting task, but there are a few resources you can use to help you find a therapist that is a good fit for you.

Therapy is a process where a person works with a trained professional to address mental health concerns or personal issues. The goal of therapy is to help individuals understand and work through their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to improve their overall well-being and ability to function in daily life.

Here are a few tips for finding a credible, safe, and supportive reentry home:

We hear it all the time, “I will go to church once I get my life together.” When looking in from the outside, it can seem that churchgoers' lives are neat and tidy. The stained glass can color the truth.