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Recovery Blog
4/22/2025
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At Rise Recovery, our mission is simple but urgent: help teens, young adults, and families overcome the effects of drugs and alcohol, and partner with our community to prevent substance […]
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As a parent, noticing changes in your teen is part of daily life. But sometimes, traces of something deeper hide beneath the “typical teen behavior.” If you’re concerned that your […]
When someone begins their recovery journey, one of the most common questions we hear is:“What type of recovery support is right for me or my loved one?” Recovery isn’t one-size-fits-all. […]
At Rise Recovery, we believe that every young person deserves the chance to move beyond survival to truly thrive. This year’s Fall Appeal, From Surviving to Thriving, shines a light […]
At Rise Recovery, we believe every young person deserves the chance to recover, rebuild, and rise to their full potential. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Harvey’s Scholars, a new […]
At Rise Recovery, we believe every young person deserves the chance to heal, grow, and thrive. Few stories illustrate that truth more powerfully than the life and legacy of Zachary […]
At Rise Recovery, we believe that healing comes in many forms: through connection, creativity, and time spent in spaces that nurture the soul. This October, our friends at Ruby City […]
When Mary Kate looks back at a childhood photo of herself, she sees more than a smiling face with a new haircut. Behind her young eyes was a deep loneliness […]
A powerful story from Texas high school students has taken the national stage, shining light on the ongoing opioid crisis and highlighting the voices of San Antonio’s own recovery community. […]
Carl Jung: The Spark of Spiritual Insight Carl Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology, played a surprising but pivotal role in shaping the spiritual foundation of recovery. […]
On May 15, 2025, the Rise Recovery community gathered for an unforgettable morning at our 2025 Benefit Breakfast. From heartfelt stories of recovery to moments of shared laughter and hope, […]
Healing from substance use and the emotional wounds that come with it is not a one-size-fits-all process. At Rise Recovery, we know that true transformation often happens when people feel […]
Rise Recovery is proud to be named a Top 3 Finalist in the San Antonio Current’s 2025 Best of San Antonio Awards in the Best Nonprofit Organization category. This recognition […]
Are you an educator, school leader, or juvenile justice professional in San Antonio, and you’ve seen firsthand how substance use and mental health struggles impact our youth? Is this struggle […]
If you’re a parent, educator, or youth advocate searching for a proven, community-based solution to help teens and young adults overcome substance use, you’ve likely asked: “What actually works?” One […]
At Rise Recovery, our mission is simple but urgent: help teens, young adults, and families overcome the effects of drugs and alcohol, and partner with our community to prevent substance […]
As recovery specialists at Rise Recovery, we see firsthand how substance use—including vaping—affects the health, development, and well-being of young people. That’s why we fully support the City of San […]
The Call That Changes Everything It’s a typical Thursday evening when your phone rings. You recognize the number…the parent of your daughter’s friend. That’s unusual. You have a sense something’s […]
Evita Morin, LMSW As the CEO of Rise Recovery, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use, I’ve witnessed firsthand the devastating impact that unregulated cannabis […]
Evita Morin, LMSW Welcome to the Rise Recovery community blog, where we share insights and strategies to support our youth in leading healthy, substance-free lives. Today, we’re focusing on the […]
A fisherman with a PhD. A family man and an Army Colonel. A literal nuclear physicist who holds a Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist credential, Eric is never exactly what […]
You may already know that Rise Recovery program staff is comprised of people in long-term recovery. What you may not realize is that recovery extends to other staff members and […]
Jovan Gonzales works as a youth peer support recovery coach at Rise Recovery. Like all members of our program staff, Jovan is a person in long-term recovery from substance use […]
Bea Blackmon’s career with Rise Recovery started unexpectedly. As she prepared to start an internship at a different organization, Bea learned that the internship had been abruptly canceled. With nowhere […]
Rise Recovery’s Ricky Hill, Youth and Telehealth Program Manager, and Armani Jè Balderas, Telehealth Youth Peer Recovery Coach, sat down to talk about the importance of telehealth peer recovery, giving […]
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