Recovery Month Brings a Circle of Gratitude, Old Shoes, and the Overdose Epidemic to Colorado's Capitol

    DENVER, CO, August 27, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM MDT

Join us as we connect Coloradans of all ages that are affected by drug use, mental health, recovery support issues as we increase Colorado's Recovery Capital, recognize National Recovery Month, and raise awareness to current health and wellness unmet needs like the national prescription drug epidemic, escalating opioid overdoses, treatment/recovery rather than incarceration, more blending of MH/SA services and increased family participation and education in recovery support services. Simplified access to services and streamlined embedded parity in those services will be a good start.... www.surroundedbyrecovery.org

A Time to Celebrate A Time To Heal A Call to Action
Please register with us at eventbrite so we may include you in our planning. No charge for attendance however donations are always welcome.

If you would like a complimentary 10 x 10 space for your organization please send your contact information to [email protected].

New Logo-New Leadership-New Vision-
There will be Food, Music, Fellowship, Community, Fun for Kids n Adults, Inspiration and Networking.

At noon we will encircle the Capitol holding hands, remembering those we love and have lost to addiction, and send a message to our lawmakers and policy setters that we need to update our approach to addiction and work toward a Recovery Oriented System of Care!
WE NEED YOUR OLD SHOES
(872 overdose deaths in 2015 in Colorado according to Harm Reduction Action Center)

IN THE TRADITION OF "SHOES ON THE DANUBE", PEER COACH ACADEMY COLORADO WILL INCLUDE OLD SHOES ON THE STAIRS OF THE THE STATE CAPITOL SYMBOLIZING EACH PERSON WHO HAS LOST THEIR LIFE OVERDOSE OR ADDICTION THIS LAST YEAR SHOES DO NOT HAVE TO BE IN WEARABLE CONDITION. ALL WEARABLE SHOES WILL BE DONATED TO A HOMELESS SHELTER AFTER THE EVENT.
OVERDOSE DEATHS ARE PREVENTABLE.

SHOE DROP OFF LOCATIONS
1 AGAMI HEALTH 1240 S PARKER ROAD, STE 100
2 ARAHANT HEALTH 950 S CHERRY STREET, STE410
3 ARAHANT MEDICAL 7525 WEST 10TH AVENUE

Surrounded by Recovery 2016 is presented by Peer Coach Academy Colorado. www.pcacolorado.com We know lived experience is priceless!

Please feel welcome to peruse our recovery coach training for peers, providers, and family and friends.

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