Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services marked the end of National Recovery Month on Monday by letting people know that recovery is possible. The organization held a day of service at the end of September to celebrate people in recovery and give back to their communities. The celebration in East Walnut Hills included: Music, food, how to make a stress ball, and more resources to help people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Despite rain on Monday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the grueling recovery journey. “We’re just trying to wrap up Recovery Month with a celebration in the community,” said Clermont County Vice President of Addiction Services Heather Cockle. Cockle has been working with people in recovery for 20 years. And I know that staying hopeful along the way means meeting people where they are. “It’s going to be accessible,” Cockle said. “The sooner we’re there when people say they’re ready, the sooner we can start the recovery process with someone.” Abby Riming has been in recovery for four years, and when she thought He said he was at rock bottom. “Suicide was the only way out. Now, Limin works with people on probation and women in recovery, sharing her story to let others know that recovery is possible. “I’ve been through so much, so it’s nice to be able to celebrate my recovery and remember my journey and what I’ve overcome along the way,” Leeming said. Click here to learn more about recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services marked the end of National Recovery Month on Monday by letting people know that recovery is possible.
The organization concluded September with a service and celebration to give back to the community for those in recovery.
The celebration in East Walnut Hills included music, food, stress ball making and plenty of resources to help people recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Despite a rainy Monday afternoon, hundreds of people gathered to celebrate the grueling recovery journey.
“We’re just trying to close out Recovery Month with a celebration in the community,” said Clermont County Vice President of Addiction Services Heather Cockle.
Kocul has been working to help people recover for 20 years, and she knows that keeping hope alive in the process means meeting people where they are.
“We strive to be present in as many locations as possible in every community and surrounding area across the country so that when people are ready, we are nearby and accessible,” Cockle said. said. “The sooner we’re there when people say they’re ready, the sooner we can start the recovery process with someone.”
Abby Reiming has been in recovery for four years and said her lowest point was when she thought suicide was the only solution.
Now, Limin works with people on probation and women in recovery, sharing her story to let others know that recovery is possible.
“This is a good feeling and something to celebrate, because people often go through difficult times. So it’s about celebrating your recovery and remembering how far you’ve come and how far you’ve come.” It’s nice to be able to remember what we’ve overcome along the way,” Leeming said.
Click here to learn more about recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
