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.

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

Healing in Focus: Faces of strength. Voices of hope.This project, created in partnership between The Sparkle Studio and ...
09/05/2025

Healing in Focus: Faces of strength. Voices of hope.
This project, created in partnership between The Sparkle Studio and Start Healing Now, shares the faces and stories of those touched by the opioid crisis—families, first responders, educators, and advocates. Each portrait and personal story reminds us that healing is possible, that hope is alive, and that together, we are stronger. By listening and learning, we can honor those we’ve lost, support those still struggling, and create a brighter future for our communities.

Stay tuned each Monday as we share ano https://starthealingnow.org/blog/

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday at the International Overdose Awareness Day event held at Olbrich Park in Madis...
09/01/2025

Thank you to all who joined us yesterday at the International Overdose Awareness Day event held at Olbrich Park in Madison. Brian Klessig was deeply inspired by each of you. He enjoyed his time handing out naloxone and test strips, listening to your stories of love and compassion and spending time with those who have lost loved ones to overdose. We are all grateful for the time spent together. ❤️

🕊️ Today we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.This year’s theme, “One Big Family,” reminds us of the power ...
08/31/2025

🕊️ Today we recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.

This year’s theme, “One Big Family,” reminds us of the power of unity, compassion, and community action in addressing the overdose crisis. It expands the idea of family beyond our homes to our shared community — urging all of us to come together.

Behind every statistic is a person, a family, and a community deeply affected. Together, we can reduce stigma, spark change, and help save lives.

💜 We invite you to join us: raise awareness, share stories, and take action.
👉 You can make a difference by volunteering! Start Healing Now is looking for volunteers for future events. Sign up here: starthealingnow.org/volunteer

We are known for installing and maintaining Overdose Aid Kits, but our support goes further. Just this month, we’ve sponsored three individuals — including helping a mom and her baby move into a safe, sober living facility.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LS8WGCD68QSAG

✨ Your donations make this possible. Your involvement makes the difference.

Today is the day!!!! Our amazing, hardworking, funny and talented Student Ambassador offically becomes a Blugold!! Have...
08/30/2025

Today is the day!!!!

Our amazing, hardworking, funny and talented Student Ambassador offically becomes a Blugold!!

Have a blast moving into your new dorm Savanna and best wishes as you start your new school year and college career!

We are so proud of you!
The SHN Board

We are very honored to be able to participate in this event on Sunday and welcome you to join us. Please find the inform...
08/27/2025

We are very honored to be able to participate in this event on Sunday and welcome you to join us. Please find the information below and come visit our resource table.

Our very own Parent Ambassador, Shari Klessig, will be available with naloxone and training, a few Overdoses Aid Kits to showcase, wristband giveaways and much more.

Please join us! ❤️

Winners of our Packer Sweepstakes had an amazing time at the Packer Game today! They even had a chance to stop by the S...
08/24/2025

Winners of our Packer Sweepstakes had an amazing time at the Packer Game today! They even had a chance to stop by the Section Yellow Nation and visit with the team! They picked up some pins, information and learned about the amazing work of the nonprofit.

Did you know that Section Yellow started as a sober fan club near Section 112 at Lambeau Field has grown into a powerful community—bringing together sober fans and their allies at every Packers game, Lambeau Field event, Northwoods League games + events across the country? Check them out today! www.sectionyellow.com

Congrats again to our winners and thank you again to Shari Klessig and Brian Klessig for the donation of your seats for this sweepstakes! 🏈

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day…a time to remember all those lost to poisoning and acknowledge...
08/21/2025

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day…a time to remember all those lost to poisoning and acknowledge the devastation this drug has brought to families & communities.

⏺ National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day also is a day to act.
https://youtu.be/r3uEjA14gJU?feature=shared

➡ about fentanyl and how to protect yourself and your loved ones: dhs.wisconsin.gov/opioids/facts.htm

Facing Fentanyl National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day August 21.

08/15/2025

Green Bay Packers Ticket Sweepstakes!

We will be going LIVE at 5pm CT tonight to announce the winner of our Packer Tickets!!! You have 30 mins left to enter i...
08/15/2025

We will be going LIVE at 5pm CT tonight to announce the winner of our Packer Tickets!!!

You have 30 mins left to enter into this drawing!! ✍️

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PO Box 125
Cottage Grove, WI
53527

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

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http://www.overdoseaidkit.com/

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