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Feature from Town & Country Federal Credit Union: Becoming financially self-supporting and responsible with money is an important part of sobriety and long-term recovery. And this time of year, when attention turns to taxes, it is a good opportunity to examine what financial responsibility means to you. Developing positive behaviors around money, such as having […]

Feature from Town & Country Federal Credit Union You have probably heard that having “good credit” is important and the higher your credit score the better, but why does it matter? Good credit and a strong credit score can influence many financial decisions. Your credit score and credit history reflect your ability to borrow money […]

By Leslie Clark, PRCC Executive Director Mental illness and substance use disorder often co-exist. It’s not always easy to determine which came first, but both are the result of a combination of genes and environment. For those of us with a genetic predisposition, stress, adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events are enough to set off […]

By Leslie Clark, PRCC Executive Director There is no one pathway to recovery. Unless you’re talking about what got you there in the first place—waking up in jail, a trip to the emergency room, an ultimatum from your boss or your life partner—recovery is not a destination. It’s a life-long journey and the gifts are […]

By Leslie Clark, PRCC Executive Director You don’t get over addiction by stopping using, you get over addiction by creating a new life Recovery is a life-long journey of learning and growing. In early recovery, the focus is on getting through the first days, weeks, and months of not using. Our brains and bodies begin […]

By Leslie Clark, PRCC Executive Director In 1935 Bill Wilson walked through the lobby of the Mayflower Hotel in Akron. He passed the bar and looked for a phone booth, desperately seeking someone to talk with who would understand his craving. He was put in touch with Dr. Robert H. Smith and the rest is […]