RitW Program Director
Stevie Jo Beck
stevie@mnwitw.org
Interested in joining us? View our calendar of upcoming weekly sessions!
Recovery in the Woods (RitW)
According to the CDC, approximately 1 in 7 Americans age 12 or older report struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). This is a chronic, yet treatable disease that can affect anyone. Yet for some reason, we often find that society as a whole treats people differently when they struggle with SUD versus, say, cancer or heart disease. We believe that recovery is possible for everyone and we all have a right to choose the path that works best for us. RitW is invested in this work because we know what it’s like to experience these challenges and support is crucial. Nobody should ever have to walk this journey alone and that is where we come in.
We would be honored to walk alongside you on your recovery journey. Every member of our staff identifies as Peers with a lived experience in several different types of recovery. Honestly, we have been there in our personal lives. We have supported loved ones with challenges. We will use our experiences to relate to you and provide support wherever you may find yourself. There are many paths to recovery. Our mission is to support you along the one you choose.
We know that mental health challenges, substance use disorders, and other addiction struggles often go hand-in-hand. Our goal is to help you navigate these waters. We do this by providing the following, all free of charge:
“You are more precious to this world than you’ll ever know. ”
Weekly Sessions
Virtual Peer Support Sessions (via Zoom)
Mondays @ 6pm
The World of Reentry
This weekly session focuses on the unique challenges that justice-involved individuals face in their daily lives. Some topics include, but are not limited to: employment, rebuilding relationships, navigating probation/parole, and finding a “new normal”. Incarceration changes our lives and this is a space to come together and simply be real.
5 Stages
Wednesdays @ 6pm
No matter what you are struggling with, or where you are in the recovery process, we invite you to spend some time with us. From Precontemplation to Maintenance, all stages of change are welcome. You do not have to be living a completely sober life to join us. In fact, we aim to have people from all stages represented. A diverse group of experiences and thoughts help us learn and grow. Each stage presents different challenges, so let’s air it out together!
Friday Night Freedom – All Recovery Meeting
Fridays @ 6pm
All Recovery Meetings are for everyone. We honor all pathways to recovery and do not judge. This is a safe place for people to join and share about their journey. If you are supporting someone in recovery, this could also be for you. It’s all about connection and each Friday we are reminded that we are not alone in this battle.
To make things simpler, the Zoom link is the same for each night.
Please join us: https://zoom.us/j/4392751585
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