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.
We have St. Michael Parishioners that have found help & hope and would like to share this with others. You are Not Alone!
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Calix Society- Catholic Recovery Group
Next Meeting: Friday, March 3- 7:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension
The Calix Society (Catholic Recovery Group) - 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? We meet one evening each month (usually the first Friday of each month) at Church of the Ascension -7:00 P.M. private Mass followed by a meeting in the St. Mark Room & fellowship. For information on our local meetings, call Neil at 913-645-7244, or Mary 913-747-5039.**Please note that February 22 begins Lent (Ash Wednesday). On Friday, March 3, we will meet in the church for Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm (instead of Mass), followed by the Calix Meeting.**April 7 is Good Friday. We will NOT have a Calix Meeting in April. -
Get Help....the journey to Recovery can start today!!!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, dial 988.
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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