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our STORY
I joined OhioCAN to be able to provide that support and to also have the support for myself of all the amazing advocates that are a part of this organization. I work day and night to help families and to help individuals that are suffering with the disease of addiction.
My career now is focused on recovery, I am an LCDC III and I provide counseling to individuals that reside in a local homeless shelter. I work for a non-profit agency that allows me to have boots on the ground, and truly meet people where they are. I also work closely with the local GRASP coordinator, working toward offering harm reduction supplies to individuals in our community. My goals for this year is to work on bringing agencies together. I truly believe that if we all work together that we can have a huge impact on this epidemic.
My career now is focused on recovery, I am an LCDC III and I provide counseling to individuals that reside in a local homeless shelter. I work for a non-profit agency that allows me to have boots on the ground, and truly meet people where they are. I also work closely with the local GRASP coordinator, working toward offering harm reduction supplies to individuals in our community. My goals for this year is to work on bringing agencies together. I truly believe that if we all work together that we can have a huge impact on this epidemic.
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Felicia Nichole Detty is my daughter. She was 24 years old and she was 5 ½ months pregnant with Christopher. She had been in recovery for one year and fell victim to a disease that consumed her. She believed in recovery she believed it was possible to fight this disease, and today I carry the torch that she handed off to me on September 18, 2015.
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Overdose Awareness Day
Overdose Awareness Day has been a key remembrance event for those who have died from fatal drug overdoses since 2001. On August 31 thousands of people worldwide will stand beside the friends and families of fatal overdose victims to reflect on their losses. The event intends to reinforce the idea that no one need feel shame or disgrace at the death of someone from drug overdose.
Steps of Change
Families and those impacted by addiction will participate in our annual “Steps of Change” to Educate, Empower and Embrace those living with substance use.
They will bring attention to the shame and stigma associated with substance use, while advocating for more evidence-based practices and treatment.
Local counties will host Steps of Change events, which include a variety of activities including walks, runs, ceremonies, health fairs, and balloon releases. Each county's program is different. Most groups will stage “Walk a Mile in my Shoes,” in which family members display a pair of shoes of those who continue to struggle or who have passed from the disease of addiction. The public is invited and children are encouraged to come!!
They will bring attention to the shame and stigma associated with substance use, while advocating for more evidence-based practices and treatment.
Local counties will host Steps of Change events, which include a variety of activities including walks, runs, ceremonies, health fairs, and balloon releases. Each county's program is different. Most groups will stage “Walk a Mile in my Shoes,” in which family members display a pair of shoes of those who continue to struggle or who have passed from the disease of addiction. The public is invited and children are encouraged to come!!
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