WIR/Continuing Care
Women in Recovery was created through a partnership between Family & Children's Services and this Tulsa-based philanthropic organization.
George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF)?
This Tulsa organization provides emergency shelter and services for individuals experiencing homelessness
Tulsa Day Center
True or false: An alumni of WIR can return for GED classes or career/technical training through continuing care/wir
True!
What is the role called, that acts as a person with lived experience who helps others build recovery, set goals and find resources?
Peer recovery Support Specialist!
Deep breathing, exercise, meditation, and talking with supportive people are examples of healthy ______ skills.
coping skills
Which CC team member has been here the longest?
A. Annie
B. Amy
C. Jordan
D. Cindy
E. Jennifer
B. Amy!
This Tulsa non profit may help families facing housing instability access rent assistance.
Restore Hope Ministries
This Tulsa institution offers career training programs in areas such as welding, healthcare, cosmetology, and more.
Tulsa Tech
This Tulsa organization provides mental health, substance use treatment, crisis services, counseling, and recovery support programs.
Family & Children's Services
As an alumni/3.5 of WIR, what gym membership are you able to get free for a period of time?
YMCA!
What year did Women in Recovery launch?
2009, with the first graduation in 2010!
Landlord Tenant Resource Center
Showing up on time, communicating professionally, and following through on commitments are examples of these.
workplace soft skills
Founded in 1935, this fellowship is one of the most recognized recovery support programs in the world
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
What is the COPES phone number (The FCS Crisis line that runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).
918-744-4800
WIR uses what is called an abstinence only approach. What approach does Continuing Care use and why?
Harm reduction, because we want folks to know they can always come in for help and that means we have to meet people where they are at!
What Community or may distribute diapers and formula for babies?
Emergency Infant Services
This Resource helps students pay for college or vocational training
Oklahoma's Promise or Tulsa Community Foundation Scholarships
This recovery principle emphasizes that recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health, wellness, and quality of life.
Recovery is a Journey, Not a Destination
988
Name three social connection events that Continuing care offers that alumni can attend:
Alumni
Mentoring
Social Sister Hour
Tuesday night processing
Relapse prevention
Affinity groups (like mommy and me night)
This service can help individuals locate multiple community assistance programs by calling a simple 3-digit number
211
What is the average salary increase for folks by the end of their time at WIR?
The average is 6-7$ more than their last job prior to WIR at the time of graduation.
The first Recovery Month was observed nationally in this decade to promote recovery awareness and reduce stigma.
1980s
Having stable housing, meaningful employment, supportive relationships, and access to healthcare are often referred to as these.
Social Determinants of Recovery