Addiction/Recovery Resources
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Contact Us
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Mary Connormary.connorstmichaelcp.orgCare and Outreach Coordinator
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SMA CARE MInistry- Recovery
As a body is one though it has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, are one body, so also Christ. If [one] part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honored, all the parts share its joy. (1 Corinthians 12:12,26)
Substance abuse can take many forms and have far-reaching impacts. If you or a loved one are struggling with a substance abuse disorder, we want to help. -
Speaker Event
The St. Michael Recovery Committee is hosting a speaker event on Wednesday, January 19– 7:00 P.M. in the parish hall. This presentation is appropriate for teens and adults. The topics will include the following:
If you have questions, contact Mary Connor, St. Michael Care & Outreach Coordinator.
How to Help Someone Who Is Misusing Drugs or Alcohol
This presentation provides effective techniques for communicating concerns about a friend or family member’s use of alcohol or other drugs and includes information about how to access resources for support.
When Substance Use Becomes Substance Misuse
What are the early warning signs that the use of alcohol and/or prescription medication may be becoming unhealthy? The information in this presentation may be helpful to you or to a loved one.
The good news is that help is available, treatment works and life in recovery is a wonderful thing.
Start your journey or help someone you love start the journey to recovery...it's worth the climb!
First Call hotline 816-361-5900.
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The Calix Society- Recovery Support Group
The Calix Society (
www.calixsociety.org) – Are you currently in a 12-Step Recovery or Support Group? Would you like to talk with other Catholics about how they have incorporated their Catholicism into the 12 Steps? Welcome to the Calix Society- Shawnee Mission Chapter. We meet one evening each month (usually first Friday of each month) at Church of the Ascension -7:00 P.M. private Mass followed by a meeting & fellowship. The Calix Society is a national association of Catholics in 12-Step recovery (open to all addictions). Please note: The Calix Society is not meant to replace your current 12-step program…Just enhance it! For information on our local meetings, call Neil at 913-645-7244, or Mary 913-747-5039.
In Person & via Zoom (call for the link)
First Friday of each month (subject to change)
Church of the Ascension, Overland Park, Kansas
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Get Help....the journey to Recovery can start today!!!Did you know that St. Michael the Archangel has a Addiction/Recovery Committee (made up of parishioners that want to help)? Our lives have been impacted by addiction either personally or in the lives of someone we love. We have found Help & Hope and want to share it with others.
You are Not Alone!!!!
I Need Help
Do you depend on alcohol or drugs to get through the day or to deal with difficult situations? Are you tired of the of the pain & endless cycle of addiction? Is your drinking (or drugs) having negative consequences in your life? There is NO SHAME in addiction- it is a disease. There is Help & Hope!
If you need confidential, non-urgent support: someone to talk to, answer questions or to help you find resources call or email Care & Outreach Coordinator, Mary Connor at 913-402-3920 | mary.connor@stmichaelcp.org. (Calls are returned by the next weekday). For a medical emergency call 911. For urgent help please call the First Call Hotline.
You can also call the Kansas City Area AA Central office 24-hour Hotline: 816-471-7229.
If you are thinking about suicide, call Suicide Hotline 800-273-8255.
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My Loved One is Struggling
Is your spouse, child or loved one struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Does your loved one’s addiction cause you to feel alone, scared and helpless? There is HELP & HOPE. You do not have to carry this burden alone. We are here to support you.
If you need someone to talk to, prayer with you, or to help you find resources contact St. Michael the Archangel, Care & Outreach Coordinator, Mary Connor at 913-402-3920 or mary.connor@stmichaelcp.org.
12 Step Meeting
Connect with a community of others in recovery, who will share their experience, strength and hope.
Connect with a community of others with a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol, who will share their experience, strength and hope.
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Addtional ResourcesWith treatment, those in recovery can lead healthy, successful, joyful lives. These are some resources to help you understand more about addiction and recovery.
- First Call- Help for anyone impacted by substance abuse disorder.Serving the Kansas City Metropolitan area.
- Johnson County Substance Use Services
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation
- Addictions - For Your Marriage (an initiative of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) resources for those struggling with an addiction
- Shatterproof - A national nonprofit organization dedicated to reversing the course of the addiction crisis in America
- Alcoholics Anonymous - Alcoholics Anonymous World Services
- Al-Anon Family Groups - Al-Anon/Alateen helps families struggling with alcoholism of a loved one
- Narcotics Anonymous - Narcotics Anonymous World Services
- Nar-Anon Family Groups - Nar-Anon Family Groups help families struggling with addiction of a loved one.
Local Programs for children/teens
Other Resources