Dennis Medved, aged 89, and his late wife Bev, had a vision. They wanted to provide a place of healing and renewal for those in care for chemical dependency. Both sober themselves – Dennis with 48 years sobriety and Bev with 42 years sobriety when she passed – they understood the challenges associated with becoming …
With a heavy heart, we regret to share with our readers that beloved writer Pat Samples passed away while vacationing in Mexico in early January of this year. Many of you will know Pat through her writing with The Phoenix Spirit. She had such a way with words that made the people and places that …
Marijuana legislation is sweeping across the United States at a rapid rate. Over twenty states have now fully legalized this once illegal drug, and more will most likely follow. Minnesota is just the latest state to have joined this growing trend. But is marijuana of the 60s and 70s the same drug which is being …
The Minnesota Rural Detox Initiative provides help to critical access hospitals across Minnesota to place SUD (substance use disorder) individuals at the closest, quickest, and most relevant level of care for addiction detox and treatment. The Minnesota Rural Detox Initiative (MNRDI) is a project of MARATP (Minnesota Alliance of Rural Addiction Treatment Programs) that will …
Keeping health care coverage, a key for those in recovery — and those seeking it Recovery from substance use disorder requires a person to be able to focus on healing their whole self – mind, body and spirit. Having health care coverage is a critical resource that provides the help that you need to focus …
Minnesota Recovery Connection (MRC), a community-based organization, provides peer-to-peer support, public education, and advocacy for people seeking or sustaining recovery from substance use disorders. In this interview (edited for length), Wendy Jones, MRC’s executive director since 2018, shares highlights from her experience as she leaves her position. What attracted you to MRC in the first …
The Red Lake Nation has transformed its approach to human services, adapting the services to the people instead of the other way around. It’s making a difference. Red Lake Nation’s new human services program, Ombimindwaa Gidinawemaaganinaadog (“Uplifting Our Relatives”), is based on the Anishinaabe language, culture, traditions, beliefs and values. Intergenerational family wellness is the …
The Phoenix Spirit is posting this letter from interim Twin Cities Recovery Project (TCRP) President, George Lewis. Our condolences to the families of Marc Johnigan, Dwayne Jackson and Dwayne’s sister Denise Anderson who were involved in this tragedy. An online fundraiser has been setup for Johnigan’s family. It is with intense sadness that the Board …
Goodwill Easter Seals of Minnesota (GES) is offering free, job training and placement for individuals looking for careers in construction, automobile service, information technology and business. “Our classes run year-round,” says Jacqueline Reding of Goodwill. “We start new classes approximately every 7-12 weeks, depending on the class.” GES instructors will teach the technical skills needed …
We reached out to Minnesota substance disorder providers, treatment centers and mental health professions—as well as people in recovery to hear how COVID-19 has affected them and how it will affect them after the virus has passed. Below are their response with minor edits from our team. We want to thank them for their responses. …
