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Lost in Woonsocket
ABOUT THE FILM:
Missing for years, two alcoholics are discovered living together in the back woods of Woonsocket, RI. A series of profound coincidences lead to miraculous reunions with their families and a chance at treatment, recovery and redemption. Thereal challenge, however, is yet to come: What happens when only one of the men is able to remain sober?
ABOUT THE TOUR:
The producers of this critically acclaimed film are hitting the road with the inspiring story subject who has successfully maintained his recovery since 2005.He has made it his mission to pay it forward and share his story of redemption.He will attend each screening and his captivating speech will follow the film.A must-see for anyone affected by the beast of addiction.
Hartford: October 7 - click for more information
Willimantic: October 8 - click for more information
Sponsors Needed for This Year's Recovery Walks!
Each year, more than 2000 people get together and walk in Bushnell Park in Hartford to show the people who live in Connecticut that recovery is possible. This gives hope to those needing recovery, it reduces the stigma in society towards recovered persons, and it helps our legislators and public officials become more aware of the needs of our community.
Without our sponsors, this walk would not be possible. So CCAR wishes to thank all our sponsors who are generously donating their time, money, and good will to the Recovery Walks! event this year. You can make a tax-deductable donation here.
If you have not become a sponsor, please make the choice to do something for all those who need recovery. Your donations help CCAR continue all the work we are doing in our four recovery centers across the state. We have helped literally thousands of people. Someday one of those persons may be a loved one of yours.
Please ensure that CCAR will be there if that need ever comes! Visit our Recovery Walks! page again and find out how you can help!
Who Better To Help?
CCAR - People in Recovery Helping People in Recovery
of the Connecticut Community
for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)
I’ve been in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction since December 28, 1987, and since 1998, CCAR has been organizing the recovery community to do two things: to put a face on recovery and to provide recovery support services.
Through CCAR, many people in recovery have found sober housing, a place to fulfill their desire to give back, and a sense of belonging to a larger recovery community.
At CCAR we don’t focus on the pathology of an individual, we focus on the recovery potential. At this time, we have already opened four recovery community centers that we affectionately call "recovery oriented sanctuaries located in the hearts of communities". We have visible centers open in Willimantic, New London, Bridgeport, and Hartford where you can find help with things like navigating the treatment system, attending all recovery support groups, family education and support, training and workshops, such as WIRED, Women In Recovery Through Enhanced Design, a crafting workshop, and a variety of alcohol and drug free social events. Our goal is to open up one a year for the next five years throughout Connecticut.
One of our new programs is Telephone Recovery Support, which reaches out to people new in recovery, and calls them once a week for twelve weeks to check in and see how they’re doing with their recovery. This has proven to be a simple, yet profoundly powerful program to help people sustain their recovery.
CCAR envisions a world where the power, hope, and healing from alcohol and other drug addiction is thoroughly understood and embraced. Who better to help those find recovery than those who have lived it for many years? With one phone call, you are literally in touch with the collected wisdom of hundreds upon hundreds of people who have found solutions to alcohol and drug problems.
In order for CCAR to be there for you or your loved one, we need your financial support. CCAR is a 501c3 non-profit organization that is currently funded by a federal grant, state grants, and tax deductible private donations from individuals like you. With your gift, you might just make this world a little brighter.
Thank You
Phil Valentine, Ex. Director, CCAR
Major Themes of CCAR
Organizing the Recovery Community's Ability to Care
There are literally thousands of people in recovery in Connecticut. Most of them have a desire to "give back" and they are contributing positively to their local community. CCAR is establishing Recovery Community Centers that offer programs and initiatives to provide an avenue for recovering people to get involved in meaningful ways.
Putting a Face on Recovery
The vast majority of people struggling with an alcohol or drug problem do not get treatment for their addiction. One of the major reasons for this is stigma. Stigma prevents people from seeking help. By speaking publicly about the reality of recovery, CCAR members put a face on recovery. CCAR members put a public face on recovery by testifying before the legislature and state commissions, as well as through well-attended public events like Recovery Walks!
Building Recovery Capital
Most treatment programs deal only with the front-end of the problem: usually a brief stay and you're done. Other kinds of support, such as transportation, housing, job training, simply don't exist in most communities. There's rarely someone who is going to help you find a place to live or help you put your life back in working order. This is where CCAR comes in; helping to bridge the gap between treatment and rebuilt productive lives.
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