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A Burrito, Alcohol, and One Unlucky Grome
I didn’t rob a bank. I didn’t fight anybody. I didn’t steal a car, a bike, or even a damn shopping cart. No. I got busted for something way dumber. . . .a grome that did not ask to be saved.

Humor Squad
2 min read


Ending Homelessness: Colusa County Board of Supervisors Boldly Lays the Groundwork
Colusa County's Board of Supervisors is tackling homelessness in all its forms — from people living in cars to families in motel rooms, with a focus on solutions that work.

Colusa County Recovery
3 min read


Weed Isn’t the Villain — But It’s Not Harmless Either
Let’s talk about marijuana without the propaganda… and without pretending it’s a magical herb that never hurts anyone. Because both of those takes are bullsh*t,

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Is Swearing an Emotional Coping Tool for People in Recovery?
Science says swearing can reduce stress, manage pain, and even make your brain feel slightly less like it’s being shredded alive. So yeah—sometimes yelling “holy shitballs” is literally therapeutic.

Colusa County Recovery
2 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


James Story: Life in the Shadows–9 Months Homeless in Colusa
James made his way here from Yuba City in search of a community with less crime and has remained unhoused for nine long months in Colusa County.

Homeless Advocacy
3 min read


Jason's Journey from Homeless Addict to Recovery Advocate
Methamphetamine had been a cruel thief, pilfering everything Jason held dear: his apartment, his steady job, close ties with his family and the love of his girlfriend . . .

Colusa County Recovery
2 min read


Colusa Peers Set to Attend 33rd Annual Recovery Happens Event at State Capitol
On September 3rd, a group of peers from Safe Haven Wellness and Recovery Center and staff members from Colusa County Behavioral Health Services will be heading to Sacramento for the 33rd Annual Recovery Happens event.

Local News
1 min read


Meet Mabel: She's Homeless, Lives with Her Dad in a Tent, and Got Hurt Protecting Him
Hi, I’m Mabel. I’m a 4-year-old Hound mix, and I live with my dad in a tent near a river in California. Life isn’t easy for us, but we stick together.

Homeless Advocacy
3 min read


Nowhere to Hide: Colusa Homeless Encampment Sweeps Continue
Local authorities are continuing to clear small homeless encampments in the City of Colusa, sources say. Unhoused residents report seeing large scale drones in the sky, as they attempt to relocate.

Homeless Advocacy
2 min read


No Showers: Former Homeless Residents Expose Colusa's "Dirty Little Secret"
Imagine navigating daily life without the fundamental ability to clean oneself. This is the cruel and inhumane treatment Colusa County's homeless residents are forced to endure.

Homeless Advocacy
5 min read


Safety Net Shredded: Vulnerable Homeless Woman Denied Aid in Colusa County
Almi was denied homeless housing assistance in Colusa County, marking her the eleventh documented case CCR has identified.

Homeless Advocacy
3 min read


Health and Human Services Helps Vulnerable Couple Avoid Homelessness
This was definitely an Obi-Wan Kenobi moment! We applaud HHS's swift action, it demonstrates a local commitment to compassionate, effective solutions.

Local News
2 min read


The Pit-Falls of 'Language Policing' in Support Settings
As a community peer-based organization supporting at-risk populations for nearly five years, we've learned a fundamental truth: the demands of language policing often do more harm than good.

CCR
2 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
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