Alison Jones Webb: Who are Allies and How Do We Support the Recovery Community?

#127: Alison Jones Webb found her home in the recovery community through a career in public health. Her work related to prevention, treatment, and harm reduction introduced her to folks in recovery and their incredible stories, ultimately inspiring her to write “Recovery Allies: How to Support Addiction Recovery and Build Recovery-Friendly Communities". 

Check out the episode to hear more from Alison, including: 

• The power of storytelling in creating connections, fighting stigma, & building community; and how allies can keep the conversation going.
• Who is part of the recovery community, and the importance for those spaces to include us all.
• The opportunities for allies to make a "happy connection" around recovery which can help change public perspective.

To connect with Alison, visit alisonjoneswebb.com   

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.

- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
- Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

This resource was shared by Tiffany: If you are a woman in need of support in the New Hampshire or Massachusetts area, Jasmine Grace is an organization that may be able to help.  You can learn more at their website: https://www.jasminegrace.org/

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