CFLR In Action

Utica, New York – An event sponsored by Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) called “Hope in a Bowl of Soup” is planned for Tuesday, October 24^th in Rome. The event is an opportunity for people to learn about the recovery efforts from community agencies, and enjoy assorted soups and baked goods, while offering hope to those in need of recovery support.

“Hope in a Bowl of Soup” is funded through the Erin’s Light Fund and CFLR. Erin’s Light is a recovery support effort in memory of Erin who lost her battle with addiction in 2019. The founding principle of Erin’s Light is every recovering individual needs some love, inspiration, grace, and hope today. Erin’s family, to keep Erin’s legacy alive, continues to champion the recovery of individuals in our community.

Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. The vision of CFLR is to be a leader in creating a world where people have the power to achieve and celebrate recovery. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com.

“Hope in a Bowl of Soup” is Tuesday, October 24th, 2023, 11:00AM – 2:00PM at the CFLR Rome Office at 201 West Dominick St. For more information, call: 315.733.1709 or email rgreen@cflrinc.org

Utica, NY – The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) celebrates National Red Ribbon Week, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.  Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico.  As a tribute to SA Camarena, high school friend, Henry Lozano and Congressman Duncan Hunter, created “Camarena Clubs” and the wearing of a red ribbon to show their oppositions to drugs.

CFLR Prevention specialists are embedded in many local schools in Oneida County and will be providing education around the Red Ribbon Week mission and theme, as well substance use education and providing students with the opportunity to sign personal pledges to be drug free. In most of these schools, “wear RED days” will honor National Red Ribbon Week. In all the schools where CFLR staff work, resources will be provided to parents on their virtual platform and, in some schools, spirit weeks are planned where students will dress up based on special themes of the day. In one elementary school, daily announcements focused on Red Ribbon Week will happen Monday, October 23 – 27 and will engage students in coloring pages that are based on the Red Ribbon theme of the year, “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™”

The 2023 National Red Ribbon Week Theme, “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free™” Danielle Helm, a Youth Service Coordinator from Russell County Middle School in Russell Springs, Kentucky. This year’s theme is a reminder that everyday Americans across the country make significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free! Celebrate Red Ribbon Week in your community or your child’s school and raise awareness of living a drug free life. Take the opportunity to talk to your kids about drugs.

Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. is proud to be the area’s leading expert in advocacy, prevention, counseling, and employee assistance programs. Along with supporting individuals and families struggling with addiction and recovery, mental health, and behavioral issues, CFLR’s goal is to inspire hope, provide help, promote wellness, and transform lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com

Rome, NY- The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR), will host Community Recovery Field Day on Friday, July 21^st from 4 pm-8 pm at Pinti Field, located at 200 6^th Street, Rome, NY.

All are encouraged to attend and participate in games, face painting, popcorn, snow cones, crafts, and more!

The organization is committed to providing resources and leadership to improve our community’s understanding and awareness of mental and substance use disorders.

For further details on the Recovery Field Day, call CFLR at (315) 733-1709.

The Center for Family Life and Recovery supports individuals struggling with addiction, mental health, and behavioral issues by inspiring hope, providing help, promoting wellness, and transforming lives. To learn more, visit www.whenthereshelpthereshope.com