Iredell Walk for Recovery

10/01/2024

BY DEBBIE PAGE PHOTOS BY DEBBIE PAGE AND LISA CRATES Hundreds of people poured into the Iredell Walk for Recovery celebration at the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Th…

09/29/2024

More scenes from Iredell Walk for Recovery 2024! Lots of great faces at the Photo Booth!

09/29/2024

Were we having fun?? YES WE WERE! Check out some of the fun at the 2024 Iredell Walk for Recovery!

09/29/2024

May thanks to our great 2024 Iredell Walk for Recovery sponsors, the Executive Committee, our powerful speakers, the Uptown Party Band, In His Steps, and the many volunteers, including SIHS MJROTC and Troop 277 Scouts, and the vendors who made the event possible! Event pics coming soon!

09/25/2024

09/25/2024

LOCATION CHANGE!!!!!!!! WE ARE MOVING THE WALK EVENT LOCATION TO SOUTH IREDELL HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER - 4:00 to 7:00 PM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28!
After consulting the weather forecast, park staff, and attending community vendors, the conditions are expected to be too wet for vendors to stake tents safely, to drive vehicles onto grassy areas to load in equipment for the band, and to move grills in place.
We will still have ALL THE FUN! Please come join us at South Iredell High School PAC (last parking lot on right side of school) on Saturday!!

September is National Recovery Month! The Iredell County Walk for Recovery hosts an event each Septe

09/16/2024

Come join the family fun at the FREE 7th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 28th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at ESC Park (338 North Avenue behind Town Hall) in Troutman!

Dance to the Uptown Party Band, have a free dinner, and enjoy kids' activities such as face painting, magician's performances, balloon animals, playground, photo booth, martial arts demonstrations, photo exhibit, crafts, and splash pad! Listen to amazing stories of resilience, hope, and recovery!

Over 30 community agencies and organizations will offer important information about prevention and treatment of substance misuse as well as mental health issues, along with some cool swag and activities!

As you visit booths, get your "walk" card stamped and turn it in at the water tent to be eligible for great prizes, including a big screen TV! Must be present to win!

Free t-shirts (while they last!) for adults too!

Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids' swimsuits, and towels and get ready for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Restoration Road Ministry, Southern Family Medicine

GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News, NAMI

SILVER: Mooresville Graded School District

BRONZE: Foundry House, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point Family Services

FOR MORE INFORMATION

WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/

�FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/

ABOUT NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and celebrate the individuals living in recovery.

Now in its 36th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories that help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.

FOR HELP:

24 Hour Crisis Assistance Lines:

Hope for NC Helpline - 1-855-587-3463
Partners - 1-888-235-HOPE (4673)
National Su***de Prevention Lifeline - 988

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09/08/2024

7th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month

(IREDELL COUNTY) The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Troutman’s ESC Park (338 North Avenue behind Town Hall). Rain location is the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center.

This FREE, family-friendly event, featuring a concert by Uptown Party Band, will celebrate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders.

Kids activities, including magician Mr. Marvel, a balloon artist, a splash pad and playground, face painting, martial arts and other performances, photo booth, art exhibit, games, and crafts, will also add to the fun.

A free catered dinner of hotdogs, water, and side items will also be served. Other treats will be distributed by individual vendors.

The event spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment, and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.

Many vendors associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand, and adults can take a "walk" around the event area, visiting the vendors with their stamp card. The completed stamp card will make adult attendees eligible for prize drawings! (Must be present to win!)

Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids' swimsuits, and towels and get ready for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!

Contact Kristin Blumenstein at [email protected] if interested in being a vendor or volunteer (no product sales allowed).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/
�FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/

2024 SPONSORS
PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Restoration Road Ministry, Southern Family Medicine,
GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News, NAMI
SILVER: Mooresville Graded School District
BRONZE: Foundry House, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point Family Services

ABOUT NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and celebrate the individuals living in recovery.

Now in its 36th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.
Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories that help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.

08/23/2024

Recovery, substance use education and prevention, and addiction groups, community assistance agencies, mental and physical healthcare, law enforcement, and other appropriate organizations are invited to be vendors at the 7th annual Iredell Walk for Recovery on Saturday, September 28, at ESC Park (rain location South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center) from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

NO VENDOR SALES PERMITTED AT THIS FREE EVENT!

Contact Kristin Blumenstein at [email protected] for more information.

Registration form link is https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/home/2024-vendor-form?authuser=0

08/23/2024

7th Annual Iredell Walk for Recovery to celebrate National Recovery Month

(IREDELL COUNTY) The 7th Annual Iredell County Walk for Recovery will be on Saturday, September 28, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Troutman’s ESC Park (338 North Avenue behind Town Hall). Rain location is the South Iredell High School Performing Arts Center.

The event spreads the word about recovery, prevention, treatment and education assistance related to substance use and mental illness issues during National Recovery Month.

This FREE, family-friendly event, featuring a concert by Uptown Party Band, will celebrate the hope and healing that comes with recovery from substance use and mental illness with words from three inspiring speakers as well as community leaders.

Kids activities, including magician Mr. Marvel, a balloon artist, a splash pad and playground, petting zoo, face painting, martial arts performances, photo booth, photo exhibit, and games and crafts, will also add to the fun.

A free catered dinner of hotdogs, water, and side items will also be served. Other treats will be distributed by individual vendors.

Many vendors associated with mental health, substance misuse, recovery, and other helping agencies will be on hand, and adults can take a "walk" around the event area visiting the vendors with their stamp card to be eligible for prize drawings! (Must be present to win.)

Bring your bag chairs, lawn blankets, sunscreen, kids' swimsuits, and towels and get ready for an afternoon of fun and inspiration!

Contact Kristin Blumenstein at [email protected] if interested in being a vendor or volunteer (no product sales allowed).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
WEBSITE: https://sites.google.com/view/iredellcountywalkforrecovery/
�FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/IREDELLWALKFORRECOVERY
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/

2024 SPONSORS

PLATINUM: Drug-Alcohol Coalition of Iredell, Foundation of Hope Ministries, ICGH-Statesville, Iredell-Statesville Schools, Partners Iredell Community Collaborative, PQA, Piedmont Healthcare, Restoration Road Ministry, Southern Family Medicine

GOLD: Fifth Street Ministries, Food Lion, Iredell Free News, NAMI

SILVER: Mooresville Graded School District

BRONZE: Foundry House, Sawyer Insurance, Turning Point Family Services

ABOUT NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

Each September, SAMHSA sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and celebrate the individuals living in recovery.

Now in its 36th year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease.

Each September, Recovery Month works to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the emergence of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and community members across the nation who make recovery in all its forms possible.

The observance will work to highlight inspiring stories that help thousands of people from all walks of life find the path to hope, health, and wellness.

CONTACTS:
Jerry M. Campbell II, Executive Committee Chair
Email: [email protected].
Debbie Page, Event Marketing
Email: [email protected]
Kristin Blumenstein, Vendor Coordinator
Email: [email protected]

FOR HELP:
24 Hour Crisis Assistance Lines:
Hope for NC Helpline - 1-855-587-3463
Partners - 1-888-235-HOPE (4673)
National Su***de Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

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02/19/2024

NC Launches Additional Phone Support for
People Experiencing Mental Illness or
Substance Use Disorder

RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching a new Statewide Peer Warmline on Feb. 20, 2024. The new Peer Warmline will work in tandem with the North Carolina 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline by giving callers the option to speak with a Peer Support Specialist. Peer Support Specialists (or “peers”) are people living in recovery with mental illness and/or substance use disorder who provide support to others who can benefit from their lived experience. A ribbon-cutting ceremony to raise awareness for the new support line will take place on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Promise Resource Network respite facility in Charlotte. A media Q&A will immediately follow.

The statewide Peer Warmline is a phone line staffed by Peer Support Specialists who offer non-clinical support and resources to those in crisis. Their unique expertise helps reduce stigma while strengthening overall engagement in care. Like 988, North Carolina’s Peer Warmline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, people in need of assistance and wanting to speak with a peer can call the warmline at 1-855-PEERS NC (855-733-7762), and people who call 988 will have the option to connect with the Peer Warmline if they prefer to speak with a peer.

The statewide Peer Warmline will be run by Promise Resource Network, a peer-run organization in Mecklenburg County. Promise Resource Network was awarded the contract following a competitive public bidding process.

"When you’re in a tough spot, sometimes the best person to talk with is a person who has had similar experiences," said NC Health and Human Services Secretary Kody H. Kinsley. "The Peer Warmline expands our behavioral health crisis system in North Carolina toward the goal of meeting people where they are and helping prevent crises in the first place."

According to the NCDHHS 988 Performance Dashboard, more than 40% of 988 callers are repeat callers who find it helpful to speak with someone. By providing access to peers, the warmline expands and enhances 988’s ability to offer that service. Warmlines have also been shown to improve outcomes for people in crisis by reducing hospitalizations and emergency department visits, reducing the recurrence of behavioral health symptoms, and increasing communication and collaboration between clinical care teams, individuals in crisis and their families.

"Peer support specialists are so important in our mental health and substance use system," said Kelly Crosbie, MSW, LCSW, Director of the NCDHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services. "Building relationships based on mutuality, trust and empowerment is essential to fostering healing and recovery."

Both the NCDHHS Peer Warmline and 988 are available to anyone, anytime. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.

Call 1-855-PEERS NC (855-733-7762) or call or text 988 or chat at 988Lifeline.org. People who speak Spanish can now connect directly to Spanish-speaking crisis counselors by calling 988 and pressing option 2, texting “AYUDA” to 988, or chatting online at 988lineadevida.org or 988Lifeline.org.

The Peer Warmline is part of NCDHHS’ broader strategy to improve behavioral health in North Carolina. The department is leveraging ongoing funding and the historic investment from the NC General Assembly to ensure everyone receives the care they need when and where they need it.

For additional context on how 988 and the Peer Warmline can work together to support a person’s behavioral health needs, watch the recent fireside chat and tele-town hall hosted by NCDHHS on supporting mental wellness and accessing health resources.