Start Healing Now

Start Healing Now SHN, a nonprofit
organization based in Wisconsin SHN was founded in 2013 by Wisconsin mother Linda Lenz after losing her son Tony to an accidental overdose.
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Since 2015, Jessica Geschke has served as President of SHN. Jessica began working within SHN and other Wisconsin-based advocacy groups after nearly losing her brother to an overdose. Jessica, along with her board of directors have spent years volunteering including endless hours of planning and executing events to raise money to help educate the public and get those addicted into treatment. Their

tireless efforts have saved so many lives and have saved so many families the pain of losing their loved one. Most recently the Board of Directors have embarked on a new direction with SHN. This has included the renaming of the 501C3 non-profit and branding of the page and new website and a name change to Start Healing Now. This nonprofit organization provides a solid base of continuous care, including resources and financial assistance for safe and structured sober living homes, education, transitional aftercare programs and free access to the lifesaving drug, Narcan. Your donations to SHN fuel the OAK Program, the road to recovery and a new life for those who struggle with the disease of addiction. Your donation will literally save a life! Narcan, provided free of charge and distributed across the country, saves lives daily by reversing the effects of an overdose. There is no chance of recovery if addiction ends up in a fatal overdose but with Start Healing Now thousands will be saved in order to give them a second chance at life. Please Donate Now. CONNECT WITH US
starthealingnow.org | shndirect@gmail.com

05/21/2026

Caroline Beidler, MSW is hosting a talk with The Center for Addiction & Faith on "๐—›๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜†" ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿณ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฎ:๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐—ฝ๐—บ. Please see they flyer for additional details!

Register here to receive the Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GeYfgiotQaiwSsu_kZMlUA?mc_cid=8f8474cc2f&mc_eid=8711c58a7e #/registration

Amazing partnership between Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and the Clinton Foundation bringing lifesaving Naloxone to t...
05/20/2026

Amazing partnership between Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin and the Clinton Foundation bringing lifesaving Naloxone to their clinics via Overdose Aid Kit - OAKs! โค๏ธ

05/20/2026

Time for some myth busting!
No, you cannot overdose by simply touching fentanyl.
There have been NO confirmed cases of overdose from touching fentanyl powder or pills.

If you think you have inadvertently touched fentanyl, you should wash your hands with soap and water and avoid touching your face - especially your eyes, nose or mouth.

05/19/2026

Our first Peers in the Community (Park) event of the season is THIS THURSDAY!

Join our Peer Providers and MARI for a cookout, to chat, and connect with our community. Everyone is welcome, just show up at James Madison Park between 5-7pm to join in on the fun.

We can't wait to see you there! ๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿ’œ

SHNโ€™s Parent Ambassador, Shari Klessig, will be there with other Wisconsin mommas honoring their children. โค๏ธ
05/19/2026

SHNโ€™s Parent Ambassador, Shari Klessig, will be there with other Wisconsin mommas honoring their children. โค๏ธ

Join us in NYC for Facing Fentanylโ€™s flagship events on August 20โ€“21 as we come together for National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, 5 Year Anniversary.

We are so grateful to the impacted families around the nation who have elevated this day to what it has become. We know many of you plan far in advance to attend out-of-town awareness events, and because we value that deeply, we have added events to the flagship gathering to make every moment count while youโ€™re attending the NYC National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Events will include a Facing Fentanyl Times Square press conference, a Black Poster memorial event at St. Patrickโ€™s Cathedral, a Carol Egan remembrance in Central Park with the Drug Epidemic Memorial Wall, and additional gatherings throughout the two days.

Event times, venues, transportation details/registration, and updates will continue to be added as they are secured.

View the Prevention and Awareness Day page for the latest details:
https://facingfentanylnow.org/how-can-i-help/


Facing Fentanyl Media
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Our May 2026 Start Healing Now newsletter is here! ๐Ÿ’œThis month, weโ€™re highlighting:โœจ O.A.K. Memorial Installations honor...
05/14/2026

Our May 2026 Start Healing Now newsletter is here! ๐Ÿ’œ

This month, weโ€™re highlighting:
โœจ O.A.K. Memorial Installations honoring loved ones through lifesaving action
โœจ Community outreach and overdose prevention efforts across Wisconsin
โœจ Exciting upcoming partnerships and trainings
โœจ Registration for the 11th Annual Terry Fritz Memorial Golf Outing โ›ณ

Thank you to everyone helping us expand access to naloxone, reduce stigma, and bring hope to communities across Wisconsin.

Together, we can save lives. ๐Ÿ’œ

05/14/2026

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Naloxone can reverse the effects when used quickly.

It is a critical tool in fentanyl poisoning response.

Disclaimer: Naloxone may not fully reverse xylazine or certain other substances, but it should still always be administered in a suspected poisoning emergency.

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05/14/2026

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Cottage Grove, WI
53527

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
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