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Oct
14

Healthcare Information- At Home STD Testing by Testing.com

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October 14, 2020 at 11:04 AM

By Sydney Schulz

83% of STD programs have paused services and community visits, and 66% of clinics reported a decrease in sexual health screening and testing due to COVID-19. Individuals who cannot make it to a clinic can access at-home STD testing!
Sep
11

The Benefits of Art Recovery

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September 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM

By Sydney Schulz

Live Rite offers a free Art Recovery Class to the public every Sunday at 6:30 pm. Today, we're sharing all the amazing benefits of art recovery!
Aug
27

Live Rite Tonight with Heather

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August 27, 2020 at 1:47 PM

By Sydney Schulz

Today's podcast with guest speaker Heather about her journey and how she got to the place she is today.
Jul
30

Welcome Sydney to the Live Rite Team!

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July 30, 2020 at 12:18 PM

By Jim Chaney

Question and Answer with Live Rite's newest marketing employee Sydney
Jun
4

What's Happening at the Resource Center

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June 4, 2020 at 1:08 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk with Amy Buchanan, the Marketing & Oureach Coordinator at Live Rite's Recovery Resource Center, who shares with us the latest developments and upcoming events at the center.
May
28

Voices of Recovery, Vol. 5

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May 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I have a conversation with Madeline S. about things she has learned in her first year of recovery.
May
23

Truth and Perception

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May 23, 2020 at 4:27 AM

By Lee Gothro

This episode, I talk with returning guest Shannon Brockert of Imagine Counseling about how our experiences throughout life distort our perceptions of reality.
May
14

Choices

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May 14, 2020 at 2:07 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk about choices, why they are sometimes difficult, and how to be okay with that.
May
10

What's Going on at Live Rite

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May 10, 2020 at 6:27 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode I chat with Amy Buchanan, our Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, about current and forthcoming news and events.
May
4

The Gifts of Time at Home

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May 4, 2020 at 7:24 PM

By Lee Gothro

A talk with Shannon Brockert of Imagine Counseling about the opportunities available to us while staying home.
Apr
25

Voices of Recovery, Vol. 4

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April 25, 2020 at 1:04 PM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation with Ray D. about how to find and maintain serenity during difficult times.
Apr
21

Recovery & Hope for Survivors

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April 21, 2020 at 3:38 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk with Karan Bates-Gasior of Turning Point Macomb about resources for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Apr
12

Encouragement

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April 12, 2020 at 6:40 PM

By Lee Gothro

Encouragement: What is it? Where do I find it? How do I give it?
Apr
12

What We're Doing during the Pandemic

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April 12, 2020 at 6:25 PM

By Lee Gothro

In this episode, I talk with Amy Buchanan about what Live Rite is doing to help the community.
Mar
28

Voices of Recovery, Vol. 3

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March 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

By Lee Gothro

A conversation with Mandy L. about coping during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar
19

An Alternative to Incarceration

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March 19, 2020 at 1:59 PM

By Lee Gothro

A discussion with the Honorable Judge Carl J. Marlinga of the 16th Judicial Circuit Court in Macomb County on how mental health court can provide an alternative to prison.