Utica NY

Dec

2023

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. Erin’s Light Hope Bag Deliveries A Success

Utica, New York (December 2023) – Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. (CFLR), in collaboration with #ErinsLight and the Utica Police Department, completed an outreach effort delivering warmth and hope this month to those struggling with homelessness and recovery. They successfully delivered 275 Hope Bags at various locations within the Utica community, which included:

Emmaus House, 1616 Rutger St. House, Parker St. House
The Salvation Army
Drop-In Center at The Utica Rescue Mission
Hope House

A Hope bag contains items such as lipstick, nail polish, sunscreen, nail files, toothbrushes, soap, deodorant, sunscreen, and a resource guide on who they can reach out to when they are ready. This helps to achieve one of CFLR’s goals which is to promote self-care in local homeless and our substance use disorder populations. “Being able to contribute to the community was truly fulfilling, knowing that even a small effort can create positive change and strengthen the bonds with our community neighbors. Experiencing their overwhelming gratitude was heartwarming and a powerful reminder of the profound impact we make,” says Katie Burns, Recovery Coordinator.

Erin’s Light also offers a bi-weekly support group for individuals who have lost a loved one to overdose or addiction. Days and times can be found on our website https://www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com/ on the calendar page.

Join the Center for Family Life and Recovery’s HOPE Circle by committing to a small gift of $5 or more per month. Become part of an exclusive group dedicated to providing sustaining support all year in easy to manage, automatic gifts. Join the HOPE Circle today!

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

Apr

2023

CFLR and Oneida County Law Enforcement Working Together to Take Back Unused Medications

Utica, New York (April 2023) – The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) is proud to announce its Spring Take Back Day’s. This initiative, in collaboration with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Opioid Task Force and local police departments, provides a convenient way for residents to “Take Back” unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, including sharps and pet medications. Free HOPE bags full of resources will also be given away at each event.

This drive-through event makes it easier for people to dispose of these medications safely and securely without having to leave their cars. These events are part of CFLR’s Oneida County Prevention Services program which aims to reduce the number of opioids available in our communities while also reducing the risk of misuse and abuse. Present for both dates of this event will be CFLR’s Narcan trainers as well as Deterra bags which are drug deactivation bags distributed in previous Take Back Days.

CFLR is working hard to reach its goal of collecting 30,000 pounds (the weight of a school bus) by the end of October 2023. To date, they have collected over 23,000 pounds through their previous take back events. CFLR Executive Director Cassandra Sheets said: “We are so pleased that this program has been so successful! People are recognizing the danger that these medications pose if not disposed of properly and we are grateful for their participation.”

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that more than 70% of all opioid overdoses can be traced back to prescription drugs. So far, CFLR’s drive-through take back events have helped keep these dangerous drugs out of our communities and away from those who may misuse them.

The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. will host Two Drug Take Back Days this Spring:

Date: April 20th, 2023
Location: 50 Forward Verona Beach (6734 Rt 13)
Time: 9am – 1pm

Date: April 22nd, 2023
Location: Outside of Utica Train Station on Railroad Street
Time: 10am – 2pm

Sep

2022

Center for Family Life and Recovery to take part in local giving campaign

Utica, NY – Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) will participate in the first ever Mohawk Valley Gives 24-hour day of giving on September 20^th, 2022. CFLR will help commemorate The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties for their 70^th anniversary supporting our local community. Local businesses can participate by donations or committing to matching funds and challenge incentives, see https://foundationhoc.org/impact/mvgives/ Individuals can support our campaign by visiting https://givemv.org/organizations/center-for-family-life-and-recovery-inc

“We are grateful for The Community Foundation to have organized this first-time community fundraiser. It will not only help all the local agencies, like CFLR, raise much needed funds for important programming, but it will also bring awareness to CFLR and our services. And if we help one person get on their journey to recovery, that is what it is all about” says Cassandra Sheets, CEO of Center for Family Life and Recovery.

Utica NY

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. Erin’s Light Hope Bag Deliveries A Success

CFLR and Oneida County Law Enforcement Working Together to Take Back Unused Medications

The Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. will host Two Drug Take Back Days this Spring:

Center for Family Life and Recovery to take part in local giving campaign

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