Our staff here at Care Coalition would love to share some things that we are thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving!
Here are some words from Aaron Luna, our Community Outreach and Office Coordinator.
"This year has been full of surprises and challenges that made me stress and overwhelmed. However, I had family and friends that were willing to help me out in case I needed it. They were there to listen to my concerns and provided a shoulder where I could lean on. I am thankful for having each one of them in my life and I hope they know how much they meant for me, because I know that not everyone has that support network. So, I encourage you during these holydays to be available for the people that might need you just to have a conversation. Or, if you are the person that need that support, reach out to anyone that you feel will be willing to listen. Peer support is something that everyone needs in hard times, and it is an important aspect of how we can deal with our emotions. You might never know that by sitting and listen to the people in need of support, you are providing them a path that will lead them away from misusing a substance."
-Aaron Luna