NEWS
THE GLEN IS CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR SOME CASUAL COUNSELLING STAFF MEMBERS... THIS WOULD INVOLVE WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND AN LR LICENSE (OR ABILITY TO GET ONE) IS ESSENTIAL. ANYONE INTERESTED RING JOE ON 0401673744 for more details.
22nd July - We had a visit at The Glen today from the girls from the liver clinic in Gosford. They made a presentation to the boys about healthy living especially relating to HEP C. We also kicked off our one to one tutoring for literacy and numeracy skills. This service is available for all clients at both rehabs now if they want it.
An important part of recovery is getting stuck into life and doing things. In addiction most things become too hard and get swept under the carpet. In recovery we like to think that anything is possible and there is only one thing you cant do (drink or drug).
7th July - It has been a big week for both rehabs. The Annexe have attended an aboriginal celebration day in Newcastle on monday and both rehabs have spent tuesday at NAIDOC celebrations in Gosford. The Glen had a team in the KIKUPA touch footy tournament and was knocked out in the semi finals. The boys and the girls (special thanks to Sarah and Bree) did themselves and the Glen proud.
1st July - The Glen and The Annexe are both very popular at the moment with bed availability an issue. Both rehabs enjoyed the Job expo at Maitland during the week and had a fun afternoon at Rutherford Indoor Centre playing soccer and cricket. We are now getting ready for NAIDOC celebrations in Gosford, Koala Park, and Newcastle in the next two weeks.
21st June - The transitional house was sad last week to see two long time members move on and back into society. In reality though that is what 'Transitional House' is about. They will be missed around the rehab but they are back out into the community as better men. We wish them both the very best and look forward to seeing them continue to grow.
Both rehabs will be off to a Job Expo next week in Maitland. We are also starting to train for the NAIDOC week touch footy competition in July for which we have recruited two female state touch footy players to join our boys in the mixed event (no excuses this year boys).
1st June - Winter is here and both rehabs are starting to feel the cold. We have had a week of solid rain at both sites and firewood has become a much valued comodity again. The last transitional house beds are nearing completion at the Chittaway site and will be filled by the end of this week. This will bring to ten the total number of transitional beds. Clients in the Transitional house program have this week found employment x 1, and started studying at TAFE x 1. The Glen will be attending a family fun day on Sunday at Toukley Pool to take part in celebrations re: Reconciliation Week.
24th May - The Glen and The Annexe have two clients each completing the program this week. One client is staying on in transitional house, one is staying in the program itself, and the other two are returning to their families and the community as a whole to be productive members.
Recovery and Relapse. Relapse is when a person in recovery starts to drink or use again. The process of picking up the first drink and how quickly it can turn life upside down is undeniable for an addict/ alcoholic. The process of what happens when someone relapses in an important part of what our program deals with. That first drink or drug starts a cycle that leads to environmental and relationship changes which soon snowball and get out of control. Clients need to build a solid foundation against having that first drink.
8th May - It is a big weekend for the boys in both rehabs (The Glen and The Annexe) with attendence at the Central Coast AA rally on Saturday and the Knights v Titans in Newcastle on Sunday. We have had another client complete our programme at the Annexe on Friday with two more due to complete this week. The Transitional House is looking to expand to another two beds midweek. SPECIAL THANKS TO THE NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS FOR THEIR TICKET DONATION THIS WEEKEND.
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