{"id":35862,"date":"2022-09-08T16:08:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T20:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=35862"},"modified":"2022-09-08T16:08:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T20:08:50","slug":"genesee-county-gcasa-offering-full-slate-of-activities-in-celebration-of-recovery-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2022\/09\/08\/genesee-county-gcasa-offering-full-slate-of-activities-in-celebration-of-recovery-month\/","title":{"rendered":"GENESEE COUNTY\/GCASA offering full slate of activities in celebration of Recovery Month"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Harry Rascoe<\/strong>\/Provided photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

By Mike Pettinella
GCASA Publicist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For someone in recovery, every sober day is cause for celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, it\u2019s only fitting that the nation sets apart a time to honor those fighting their way back from substance use disorder and mental illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAlthough every day at The Recovery Station we focus on recovery, Recovery Month is the time to recognize and celebrate the gains made by those men and women who have not given up or given in,\u201d said Harry Rascoe, who recently was hired by Genesee\/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse as coordinator of the social event center on Clinton Street Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rascoe and his staff have put together some special events that highlight their support of new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the of a strong and proud recovery community, and the dedicated service providers and community members who help make recovery in all of its forms possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the Genesee County Legislature will be issuing proclamations on Sept. 14 in commemoration of Recovery Awareness Month and Suicide Prevention Month (which also is in September).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GCASA kicked off Recovery Month on Friday with a breakfast featuring Rob Kent, general counsel of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The agency will continue its participation through The Recovery Station with activities that include fishing trips to Medina and the DeWitt Recreation Area in Batavia; visits to Genesee County Park, Stony Brook State Park, Hamlin Beach State Park and Niagara Falls State Park, roller skating in Buffalo; shopping trips, and health and fitness group sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sept. 13, the \u201cGive Me S\u2019more Recovery\u201d event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., and on Sept. 27, Speaker Jam \u2013 featuring stories of hope by people in recovery \u2013 is set for 5 to 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other activities during the month (at just about every month at The Recovery Station) include CORE education and work goal setting, creative writing in recovery, guided yoga, open art classes, karaoke night, spirituality in recovery, and open men\u2019s and women\u2019s groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rascoe, 35, a native of Plattsburgh, said his plan is to expand the center\u2019s focus on physical fitness and wellness while increasing the public\u2019s awareness of The Recovery Station, which is located at the former Bohn\u2019s Restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat I\u2019m finding is the biggest issue thus far is that a lot of Batavians don\u2019t even know that we exist,\u201d said Rascoe, a former Marine who did a combat tour in Afghanistan. \u201cWe\u2019re looking to make connections with as many agencies and groups as possible to let people know that we\u2019re here for them when they\u2019re ready to start their road to recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An alcohol and substance use counselor for several years, Rascoe is a proponent of adventure-based counseling where those in recovery are encouraged to \u201cconnect with nature\u201d through hiking, kayaking and similar experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHealth and fitness is so important,\u201d said Rascoe, who earned an associate\u2019s degree in Human Services from Genesee Community College before taking counseling positions in Saranac Lake and Plattsburgh. \u201cI am hoping to be able to upgrade our gym and camping equipment and establish some peer-led groups along the lines of what is happening at ROCovery Fitness in Rochester.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rascoe also said plans include conducting Narcotics Anonymous meetings on Mondays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (starting Sept. 12) and possibly opening the center on Sundays for people to watch the Buffalo Bills\u2019 games in a sober environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re doing a lot now but there\u2019s so much more that can be done,\u201d he said. \u201cWith the support of the community and staff, the future here is bright.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now residing in Elba, Rascoe is engaged to Tara Sweet and has three children. He is active in the community as a youth football and baseball coach and co-director of an adult flag football league.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist For someone in recovery, every sober day is cause for celebration. Still, it\u2019s only fitting that the nation sets apart a time to honor those fighting their way back from substance use disorder and mental illness. \u201cAlthough every day at The Recovery Station we focus on \u2026<\/p>\n

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