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The Power Of Pets To Enhance Our Mental Health & Wellbeing
After a rough day at work there’s nothing like coming home a friendly tail wagging the moment you walk in the house. It’s enough to make ..
Colusa County Recovery
3 min read
Probation Officer Speaks Out On Addiction and Recovery Challenges
Dealing with clients addicted to substances is one of the most difficult tasks as an officer, as many substance users will resort to almost anything to get their next “fix.”
Blogger
3 min read
Jules Recovery Story: I Came From a Normal Family
I wish I had some story to tell you about my horrible, abusive, and neglected childhood. But I don’t. I came from a normal family.
SM Wagenaar
4 min read
Exercise Options For Those In Recovery & Anyone Else Who Hates Gyms
Exercise is a life-altering addition to any treatment program. Exercise provides a “natural high” by flooding the body with endorphins.
Colusa County Recovery
3 min read
Homeless One Year, No Bridge to Housing for James in Colusa County
We first wrote about James in July, when he had already been homeless for nine months. Today, more than a year into homelessness in Colusa County, he remains unhoused .
Homeless Advocacy
3 min read
The Powerful Message of "Wicked" Through the Lens of a Recovering Addict
"Wicked" isn't just a story about witches and magic; it's a testament to the resilience of the spirit. Elphaba, despite being ostracized...
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
How Colusa County's Mobile Crisis Teams Are Redefining Behavioral Health Care
The Mobile Crisis Care Services Benefit is a vital resource for Colusa County, available to anyone regardless of residency or insurance status. LEARN MORE...
Colusa County Recovery
3 min read
Hungry Sharks: The Sobering Truth About the $39 Billion Addiction Industrialized Complex
The rehab industry is a colossal, $39 billion enterprise, and much like the treacherous depths of the sea, it's fraught with predators....
SM Wagenaar
3 min read
Colusa County Recovery Expands Peer Support Services to Thryve Day Center
Colusa County Recovery is bringing its successful peer-based recovery model to the Thrive Day Center in Colusa, thanks to an invitation...
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
From Dope Addict to HOPE Addict: Meet Colusa County's 'Sober Chick' with a White Cat
Every day, I see lives changed. Every day, I see people find hope. That is why I do what I do. My name is Susan and this is my journey.
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
2024 CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE: Recognizing Five Community Providers in Colusa County
We're honored to highlight five providers that consistently go above and beyond to support our community. These providers exemplify...
Colusa County Recovery
3 min read
Health Officials Warn That Meth is Now More Dangerous
The use of Meth has witnessed a troubling increase in both urban and small rural communities across California.
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
It's Okay to Feel Uncomfortable Being Comfortable in Sobriety
You know there are times when you finally are in a place where life is so comfortable and content, it feels uncomfortable.
Terri Rivera
2 min read
Huh? State Wants to Transform San Quentin into a Kinder Space with Friendly Prison Guards
Everyday, California prison guards navigate interactions with inmates, some of whom pose serious risks and are down right dangerous.
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
Words Matter: Why One Resident is Calling for Change in Colusa
A Colusa County woman is taking a courageous stand against the use of stigmatizing language on the county's website. Susan Wagenaar, who...
SM Wagenaar
2 min read
Our 2024 Holiday FUN Collection: Gifs That Made Us Smile!
If you're looking for a funny holiday gif? Then you have come to the right post. We've come up with a collection of funny gifs to kick ...
Colusa County Recovery
1 min read
Social Workers: America's Unsung Heroes Do So Much More Than Just Help People
Social workers use their skills and expertise to promote good mental health, strengthen relationships, and end generational cycles of trauma
Colusa County Recovery
2 min read
Drought Takes Toll On Colusa County Rice Fields
(NBC) - As California continues to reel from the depths of this historic drought, local farmers are facing an uncertain future. That’s...
Susan-Contributing Editor
1 min read
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