Read More“The choices were just symptoms of my eternal pain and the continuous insanity of my addiction was just a pattern I accepted in a time of deep sorrow.”
Read MoreI’ve been to about 9 treatment centers and served more jail time than I'd ever like to admit.
Jenny Newcomb details her incredible recovery journey.
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“Somehow the loss of the children made us want to use more instead of getting our lives together.”
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Danielle details her incredible recovery journey.
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I don’t think anything really could have stopped me from my high. When they took me into custody it was the start of the beginning. I say start because I was able to begin to see how unmanageable my life really was. It was like the blinders I put up … had finally come down.
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I don’t think anything really could have stopped me from my high. When they took me into custody it was the start of the beginning. I say start because I was able to begin to see how unmanageable my life really was. It was like the blinders I put up … had finally come down.
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Join United in Recovery as they honor the lives and journey of recovery this September. From naloxone distributions to a 30-day self-care challenge, Recovery Month is for everyone - every person, every family, every community.
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Join us for free food and community resources, live music, and powerful stories of recovery. This family-friendly, community picnic is free, open to the public, and serves to honor and support those in recovery while celebrating the service providers and community members who make recovery, in all its forms, possible.
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A Letter to the Editor from United in Recovery Director, Olivia Grace Oden, in response to the stigma and backlash from community members over the outdoor NaloxBox project in Bloomsburg Town Park.
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Join United in Recovery as they honor the lives and journey of recovery this September. From educational and community events to naloxone distributions and a 30-day self-care challenge, Recovery Month is for everyone - every person, every family, every community.
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The boards of directors for the Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way (GSVUW) and the United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties (UWCMC) voted unanimously to approve the merger of the two agencies. The merger, effective September 1, follows extended discussions between both boards that began in July of last year.
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Join United in Recovery for a family-friendly, community picnic at Briar Creek Lake in Berwick. Our goal is to uplift and support those in recovery and celebrate the dedication of service providers and community members who make Recovery in its forms all possible. Enjoy free food, live music, and personal stories of recovery. Community organizations will also be present to share resources for individuals and families who may be experiencing substance use disorder.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month. United in Recovery (UIR) will share recovery resources, education, self-care tips, and host special community-building events. The hope is to provide anyone experiencing alcohol use disorder with support and community.
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Opioid overdose is reversible. Save a life. Carry naloxone. Now through December 22nd, United in Recovery is organizing free community naloxone giveaways within the region of Columbia County for the upcoming holiday season.
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I never thought having the background that I've had would land me in such an amazing position within such a committed and driven organization. I have the amazing opportunity to support efforts and programs that weren't there when I was in active addiction.
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Loreen Comstock has joined our United in Recovery team, and we couldn't be happier! Loreen began working with us in August of 2021. In her new position, she will provide education to the community on such topics as Naloxone for businesses and community partners as well as Medication Safety for the Elderly, community outreach initiatives, and community engagement activities.
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The Bloomsburg Children's Museum recently partnered with United in Recovery, part of United Way of Columbia and Montour Counties, to bring "Hidden in Plain Sight" Temporary Exhibit to Bloomsburg.
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