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Special Encore Presentation: Developing Adolescent Peer Recovery Support in our Communities Guests Michelle Lipiniski Founder Northshore Recovery High School, Beverly, MA and Dr. Jim Howland
Special Encore Presentation: Developing Adolescent Peer Recovery Support in our Communities Guests Michelle Lipiniski Founder Northshore Recovery High School, Beverly, MA and Dr. Jim Howland
Special Encore Presentation: Developing Adolescent Peer Recovery Support in our Communities Guests Michelle Lipiniski Founder Northshore Recovery High School, Beverly, MA and Dr. Jim Howland
Monday 17th March 2014
Michelle Lipiniski and Dr. Jim Howland discuss how to support adolescents struggling with substance abuse through peer recovery support in schools.
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Get the buttons here!Empowering Youth: Peer Recovery Support in Schools with Michelle Lipiniski and Dr. Jim Howland
I don't think you're going to open that door willingly and I think that there's policies out there that keep kids sick, Mary, like- I'm not sure if you have, you know- zero tolerance policies at your local high schools.
What happens when you blend education with recovery? In this episode of 'One Hour AT A Time', Mary Woods sits down with Michelle Lipiniski, the visionary founder of Northshore Recovery High School, and Dr. Jim Howland to tackle the complex world of adolescent substance abuse and mental health. Michelle shares her journey from working at an alternative school to creating a specialized high school designed to meet the diverse needs of students battling substance use disorders.
Her story is both inspiring and practical, offering a roadmap for communities looking to support their youth in recovery. The conversation dives into common responses to mental health and substance use issues in schools, shedding light on the predictors of success and the hurdles faced when developing recovery programs. Michelle and Dr. Howland discuss the importance of family-centered recovery approaches and the role of education in helping adolescents achieve lasting sobriety.
They also introduce the I Can Help Program, which equips school staff with the tools to support children in early recovery, emphasizing the critical role of after-school opportunities and drug testing. For anyone passionate about making a difference in their community, this episode offers invaluable insights into creating peer recovery support systems for adolescents.
Whether you're a parent, educator, or community leader, you'll find practical advice and heartfelt stories that underscore the power of support and education in the journey to recovery.