New Program to Help First Responders
Recovery Centers of America s new addiction treatment program is the first program of its kind specifically designed for first responders in the state.
Posted: Apr 28, 2021 11:41 PM
Posted By: Hannah Follman
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (WTHI) - A new program to help first responders across the state of Indiana is launching this week. Recovery Centers of America s (RCA) new RESCU program is the only addiction treatment program designed specifically for first responders in the state. We spoke with one local first responder who says there is a great need for a program like this.
Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse oversees dozens of deputies on a daily basis. He s worked in law enforcement for 35 years and knows how hard it can be to be a first responder at times.
Overcoming addiction â our prodigal son
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Overcoming addiction â our prodigal son
Overcoming addiction â our prodigal son | Friday, April 23, 2021
Our family has experienced the agony of a prodigal son. In early 2000s we hit a season of great despair when our son, Evanâwho was in his late teensâwas addicted to drugs and alcohol. Each year, it is estimated that 95,000 people die from alcohol-related causes, making alcohol the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States. (Source:Â NIAAA, 2020)Â
When the world shutdown in March 2020, a lot of things changed, including the role of Officer Jillian Donnelly of the Everett Police Department. When her main role as a School Resource Officer was put on hold as schools were closed, she shifted gears to meet the changing needs of her community, leaning into her role as Community Outreach Officer to aid the vulnerable homeless population in the city.
Along with her Sargeant, Dennis O’Donnell, Officer Donnelly was tasked with building a rapport with the growing transient population, many of whom gather in Everett Square.
Officer Donnelly, who says she has a “soft spot” for this population and truly likes to help people, was more than up to the task and began establishing relationships and gradually gaining their trust.
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