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Sauk County Human Services Achieves WisHope’s Recovery-Friendly Workplace Certification

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Recently, the Sauk County Department of Human Services took a significant step forward by achieving their Level 1 “Recovery Ready” certification through WisHope’s Recovery-Friendly Workplace Certification program. Creating a recovery-friendly workplace is more than just a badge of honor—it’s a commitment to fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment for everyone. This achievement highlights their […]

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We’re Hiring: Peer Recovery Specialists/Coaches in Rock County, Wisconsin

Project WisHope is looking to hire Peer Support Specialists/Recovery Coaches in Rock County, Wisconsin.   TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION COMPLETE OUR ONLINE FORM HERE: APPLY NOW! Job Description: Peer Recovery Coach’s role is to support others in recovery from a substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The Peer Support Specialist/ Recovery Coach will

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Increase in Substance Use During the Summer & How to Have a Great Time Without Drugs & Alcohol

Summertime is the best time for BBQs, camping adventures, live concerts and more – all activities where drugs and alcohol are not only common but also a cultural norm. If these are some of your favorite summer activities, it can be difficult to avoid relapse, or at least to avoid feeling nostalgic about drug use or

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Sauk County WisHope program pairs recovery coaches, EMS to step in after drug overdoses

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MADISON, Wis. – Addiction is a lonely road already. COVID-19 only drove friends and family farther away.

“The pandemic really was isolating for a lot of people,” said Sara Jesse, a community health strategist with the Sauk County Public Health Department.

The number of drug overdose deaths in the county rose from 13 in 2019 to 21 in 2020.

“We are so concerned about the spike of overdoses in our community during the pandemic,” Jesse said, adding that the numbers represent both accidental and purposeful overdoses. “I can tell you, Sauk County typically sees about 14 overdose deaths per year, which is already astronomically high given our population.”

“Isolation, loneliness, not being able to work and meet their needs, those are huge triggering factors for people to relapse and use,” said Ryan Ramnarace, a peer recovery coach.

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The Audacious Search for Neutrality

Frequently in recovery from alcohol or substance use disorder, people mention the concept of “fighting.” It’s all about the battle against addiction or grappling with nagging feelings of temptation. Sure, the way forward isn’t easy. But if all recovery amounts to is scraping and clawing against the omnipresent weight of using, the prospect of recovery may seem daunting to those new

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