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Annual Report

Our Voices, Our Community, Our Recovery!

Our 2024 In Review: Our Community Impact by the Numbers

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2024 Report Numbers

  • Community Event Participants: 217 individuals

  • NARCAN Units Provided: 645 units

  • Individuals Received Peer Support: 305 individuals

  • Training Participants: 182 individuals

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2024 Program Highlights

  • Recovery Coach Training: Conducted two separate cohorts designed to equip individuals with skills in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, ethical peer support, and effective communication techniques.

  • BCOR Project Enrollment: Enrolled 95 individuals through targeted engagement to complete GPRA surveys, emphasizing program outcomes and participant involvement.

  • Celebrate Recovery: Successfully hosted 50 weeks of Celebrate Recovery in partnership with Jesus Name Apostolic Church, offering peer support, workshops, and spiritual guidance.

  • All Recovery Meetings: Hosted weekly All Recovery meetings at the NIRCO HUB in collaboration with the local health department and community partners, creating inclusive spaces for recovery from all substances and behaviors.

  • Anger Management Services: Conducted weekly sessions to accommodate participant schedules:

    • Fridays: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

    • Thursday evenings: Hybrid (in-person and virtual).

  • Leadership Conferences: Attended the Faces and Voices of Recovery Leadership Conference to advance recovery advocacy and the Multiple Pathways Training hosted by CCAR, promoting personalized recovery pathways.

  • Youth and Families Strategies to Wellness: Launched an initiative designed to educate and empower families, building resilience, emotional wellness, and support systems for individuals in recovery.

 

NIRCO remains committed to providing evidence-based, peer-driven support and addressing the evolving needs of the Northern Illinois recovery community.

Our 2023 In Review: Our Community Impact by the Numbers

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2023 Impact Numbers

  • Community Event Participants: 430 individuals

  • NARCAN Units Provided: 1,213 units

  • Individuals Received Peer Support: 500 individuals

  • Training Participants: 464 individuals

 

2023 Program Highlights

  • Celebrate Recovery: Launched a Celebrate Recovery meeting in collaboration with Jesus Name Apostolic Church, allowing individuals to grow spiritually as they progress in their recovery journey.

  • Recovery Gala: Successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Recovery Gala in July, bringing the community together to celebrate recovery milestones.

  • Recovery Coach Training: Administered multiple cohorts of Recovery Coach Training, offering participants the chance to earn 40 CEUs toward Peer Recovery Certification.

  • Court Service Opportunities: Opened the door for community and public service workers to fulfill court obligations through meaningful volunteer opportunities.

  • Youth Skills Program: Collaborated with Allendale Association's STAR Program to introduce daily life skills groups for adults aged 18-24.

Our 2022 In Review: Our Community Impact by the Numbers

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Looking back on 2022, we know that we wouldn't be where we are now without your support and enthusiasm. Last year, NIRCO was blessed to achieve so much. Here are some of our most significant accomplishments in 2022,.

 

NIRCO's 2022 Achievements & Impact:

  • We welcomed and hosted 350 participants at our recovery community events;

  • Our staff disseminated 250 free Narcan units to individuals and families;

  • We enhanced recovery outcomes for 248 individuals through peer support;

  • We provided 12 Narcan trainings, 15 Grief Recovery, 3 Mental Health First education sessions and 4 Anger Management trainings for 284 participants.

  • NIRCO's Executive Director, Mary Roberson, received an award at the Gospel Fest in honor of her work for the Recovery Community.

  • In September, NIRCO was awarded SAMHSA's “Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR)" Grant.

  • NIRCO launched an Anger Management group to help community members to better cope.

  • We partnered with the COAST program to provide Peer Recovery Specialists in the field to assist in law enforcement responses in the community.

  • NICRO participated in the Global Round Table for Women in Recovery.

  • We hosted our first ever annual “Recovery Gala”.

  • We hosted a Statewide Seminar for the fall ROSC meeting #ILRecoveryBelongs.

  • During National Recovery Month, NIRCO hosted a Rally for Recovery to celebrate the recovery of individuals families and community partners.

  • NIRCO successfully implemented and hosted 12 ROSC council meetings for members to collaborate on ways to support and improve services for our recovery community.

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