A middle school program for 6th-7th grade designed to provide students with tools for dealing with stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. There are three 45 minute lessons that can be implemented individually or as a collective.
The Alliance provides SMART Recovery online, 7 days a week.
SMART Recovery (link: https://www.smartrecovery.org/) is a fresh approach to addiction recovery.
SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. This is more than an acronym: it is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change.
A collaborative between the Alliance and Oakland University, this project utilizes the Science of the Positive to address mental health among OU students and reduce stigma. Using Positive Norm as the campaign mascot, this campaign seeks to educate about student norms surrounding mental health, seeking help and supporting friends. This campaign also addresses other issues such as substance use and student engagement on campus.
Naloxone is a medication used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. It can quickly restore breathing and prevent brain damage or death in cases of opioid overdose. It is an important tool in the treatment of opioid addiction and is often carried by first responders, emergency medical personnel, and family members of those with opioid use disorder.
Join the Alliance for a free in person or an online class to assist you with the administration of Naloxone should you be faced with saving a life during an opioid overdose emergency.
The Alliance provides exceptional recovery support through Resolve, which is focused on restoring the health and hope of people in recovery and their families. By providing education, tools and support, Resolve addresses the unique issues related to substance misuse recovery.
This program can be used in conjunction with Certified Peer Recovery Coaches, outpatient therapy or as a stand-alone option for many individuals seeking support on how to lead a healthy and successful recovery lifestyle.
Join the Alliance for a free in person or an online class to assist you with the administration of Narcan should you be faced with saving a life during an opioid overdose emergency.
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The Alliance's Health and Wellness Initiative utilizes proven best practices to support a "Culture of Wellness" in Oakland County. This is accomplished by providing education and community services on a variety of health related topics, including healthy lifestyles and nutrition and utilizing mindfulness as a means for stress relief. Additionally, the Wellness Initiative provides education on wellness modalities to combat substance use as a means of coping with mental illness and chronic pain.
Through a partnership with Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit, the Alliance offers ReNEWed Jr., a program for 2-4th grade elementary school aged children and is designed to provide students with tools for dealing with stress, anxiety, and other difficult feelings. The program covers subjects focused on how to cope with difficult emotions, positive ways to address feelings, healthy/unhealthy relationships and appropriate and helpful communication skills.