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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


Romance. Relationships. Recovery. Advise for 'Normies' Dating a Sober Person
Dating someone sober? Have a conversation to set some ground rules. This is vital for any relationship in which one person is in recovery and the other is not.

Blogger
4 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


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


How to Stay Sober During a Zombie Apocalypse
2028: Zombies everywhere! Luckily, this guide covers the essentials — like outrunning your fittest friend, navagating support groups (and zombie sponsors), and keeping your home free of the walking dead.

Humor Squad
3 min read


High Stakes, Big Rewards: How Successful Professionals Stay Sober
For many professionals in demanding careers, long-term recovery isn’t a spectacle or a struggle to broadcast. It’s quietly mastered, integrated into routines, personal relationships, and work rhythms

Colusa County Recovery
4 min read


The Good, the Bad, and the Karens
A Wild West Guide to overcoming sobriety’s most dangerous species Karen's: The self-appointed boss of recovery meetings. (sic).

Humor Squad
2 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


Critical Service Gaps for Homeless Men in Colusa County: Too Many Denied Shelter
Vic's Story: For many men facing homelessness in Colusa County, the path to help is tragically blocked, sometimes leading to profoundly dire consequences.

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


Yesssss! Sober DATE Ideas
Dating in a world soaked in alcohol need not stop you from making a genuine connection with another person on a sober first date.

Colusa County Recovery
3 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


America's Religious Landscape: Is the Christian Share of the U.S. Population Declining?
Churches are closing at rapid numbers in the US, researchers say, as congregations dwindle across the country and a younger generation...

CCR
2 min read
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