Resources
Share Your Story
This epidemic has given us one common experience: we have all become experts in our own way. At SAFE Project, we believe that we strengthen one another by sharing our stories. Whether you are in recovery, lost a loved one, or are making a difference in your community, you can help others on this journey. We’d like to hear from you.
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Listen Up! Podcasts on Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery
We curated a list of podcasts that we believe can assist all of us in gaining more knowledge and perspective as we look to find solutions and provide support around addiction and mental health. Here’s what we love about podcasts: they help us feel the stories being told. In the case of addiction and recovery, podcasts give us access to…
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Lessons Learned: What is Relapse/Reoccurrence? (Hint: It’s Not A Failure)
Reframing Relapse Addiction is often defined or framed as a “chronic, relapsing disorder.” William White, a noted expert on addiction and recovery, points out that “…the lapse/relapse language within this phrase is historically rooted in morality and religion, not health and medicine, and comes with considerable historical baggage.” Instead, when we accept that substance use…
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Addiction & Mental Health Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community
As we celebrate Pride Month, it’s essential to recognize the significant contributions of the LGBTQ+ community to the fields of harm reduction and recovery support. The origins of harm reduction—practical strategies aimed at reducing negative health consequences—can be traced back to the courageous LGBTQ+ advocates who responded to the AIDS crisis. Their activism not only…
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Lessons Learned: What is Person-First Language?
Our Language Matters When SAFE Project talks about stigma and shame, we often refer to person-first language. In short, it describes what a person has, not who a person is. Person-first language conveys respect and acceptance by emphasizing the fact that people with behavioral, psychological, or substance use issues are first and foremost just that: people.…
