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Testimonial: Creighton’s House Was My Stepping Stone To Feeling Comfortable In the Recovery Community
Creighton’s House served as a stepping stone for me into the larger recovery community and it introduced me to a lot of awesome young people who love sobriety and recovery.
Creighton’s House Night Out
An opportunity for having fun through social, connected activities that focuses on the hope and healing found in recovery.
What Is Creighton’s House?
Creighton’s House has been able to assist many young adults in Charleston who now live substance free.
Testimonial: Siblings Group Made Me Feel Lighter
I have been able to grow and heal, and most importantly show up for my husband and our son.
What Is a Siblings Support Group?
The design of putting the focus on the sibling is because the last thing they usually get to talk about is THEMSELVES.
Testimonial: Mothers’ Gathering Taught Me To Not Be Ashamed
I came to the meeting to learn how to save my child but found so much more.
What Is Mother’s Gathering?
In a word, this group is a “lifeline.”
A Conversation With Trauma Counselor Abby Foster
Abby Foster, LISW-CP, MAC, facilitator of our new support group, Living With Grief and Loss, answers some FAQs.
Announcing New Grief & Loss Group
The support group provides a community and a safe place for individuals to share their experiences about the impact of loss due to addiction.
Testimonial: Dad2Dad Made Me Feel At Home
During the first meeting, I felt at home and that I was in a safe space where the other men in the group could understand where I was without any judgment.
What Is Dad2Dad?
In this non-twelve-step peer support group, we hold a safe space where we process what triumphs and challenges come up when caring for a child that’s a substance user.
Testimonial: SMART Recovery Changed My Day-To-Day Perspective
My glass isn’t half empty anymore, it’s half full thanks to SMART and the tools that come with it.
What Is SMART Recovery?
SMART Recovery has helped millions of people around the world beat their addictions and lead rich, happy, healthy lives.
Testimonial: Recovery Dharma Gave me true tranquility & understanding
I knew this was the program that would not only save my life but help me see that I deserved an existence I could be proud of. This notion was once radical and preposterous to me.
What Is Recovery Dharma?
Our group is inclusive, free of judgment, and a safe space for anyone in our community.
Finding Peace In Prison (Part 6)
Having access to several recovery pathways of support to the prison system has had its barriers.
“Magnifying Mind” To Attitude Of Gratitude (Part 5)
“Today I believe that reason is to give back and share my testimony with others to give them hope for their future.”
Putting It Out Into The Open (Part 4)
I am currently incarcerated and I am spiritually free.
Don’t Leave ’til The Miracle Happens (Part 3)
Even with the immense tragedy Keegan’s addiction caused, he classifies his initial choice to get sober as a “semi-decision” because it was incredibly daunting.
Where Are Your Feet Today? (Part 2)
“Never give up, just when you give up the next minute could have been when things were going to start getting better.”
Turning A Mess Into A Message (Part 1)
I am truly free today from the inside of a prison.
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Health experts, recovery organizations fear ‘frightening’ rise in S.C. opioid overdoses
July 30, 2020
Wakeup Carolina officials have reported that requests for their services have tripled since March.
'WakeUp Carolina' receives increase in calls for treatment during pandemic
According to Mary Catherine Manning, a recovery coach at Creighton’s House, all-recovery meetings are now virtual.
Berkeley County holds first community Narcan distribution and training session
“A lot of people don’t know what Narcan is or what it’s used for,” said Nate Lyles.