Restored Connections Peer Center

07/24/2025

🚨 Our Set Aside Clinic is Just a Few Weeks Away! 🚨
Our August clinic is FULL, but don’t worry—our waitlist is open! If there are any cancellations, we’ll reach out to folks on the waitlist first. And if not, you’ll be first in line for our December clinic.

✅ Already Registered? Here’s What’s Next:
📧 You’ll receive an email with either:

A scheduled appointment time, or

A notification that you’ve been placed on the waitlist.

💬 If you got an appointment time:
Please reply to confirm your spot!

🕓 If you’re on the waitlist:
Keep checking your email—we’ll fill any canceled slots from the list.

Questions? Want to be added to the wait-list?
Reach out to our Clinic Coordinator, Kelsea, at:
kmcnaughton@restoredconnections.org

We’re so grateful for your patience as we prepare to help more individuals on their path to restoration. 💙

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

Thank You for Joining Us: A Powerful Sweat Lodge Gathering
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who joined us last Saturday for one of our largest sweat lodge ceremonies to date. Your presence helped create a powerful and meaningful experience rooted in healing, culture, and connection.
Set in the heart of Oregon’s natural landscape, this gathering was more than just a ceremony—it was a chance to come together in community, to support one another’s recovery journeys, and to participate in a tradition that offers deep spiritual and emotional grounding.
We recognize that not everyone connects with traditional recovery paths like NA or AA—and that’s okay. Sweat lodge offers an alternative rooted in culture and tradition. It is a practice that can be deeply cleansing, restorative, and transformative.
Whether you are reconnecting with tradition or exploring it for the first time, thank you for showing up and sharing space with us. We look forward to continuing these gatherings while the summer weather allows.
Stay tuned for upcoming dates—we would be honored to welcome you.
Keep an eye out for Upcoming Event!!
In wellness and gratitude,
Restored Connections Peer Center
Offered through RCPC's Four Directions Recovery Support

07/22/2025

07/21/2025

Daisy CHAIN has MUSIC CLASSES for families all week long! Both advance sign up and drop in. The schedule changes weekly, you can always check the schedule on our website: www.daisychainlane.org/music-classes.html.
For advance sign up fill out a sign up form. You can also use the form to ask any questions about classes or the program and a Music Program Team Member will get back to you shortly. Here is the link to the form:
https://forms.gle/KGTwZnzC9LXpn4y88
Classes are designed for infants to 5 year olds, but all ages are welcome to attend. and are about 45 minutes long, except for our Friday class which is specifically for families and caretakers with infants.

07/20/2025

MARK YOUR CALENDARS – YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS THESE!

We’ve got some powerful, purposeful, and FUN events coming your way! Make sure these are on your radar—and in your calendar:

🕊️ August 31st | Overdose Awareness Walk
Time: 10:00 AM
Join us as we walk together in remembrance, honor, and hope. Let’s break the silence and light up the community in love.

🔥 September 6th | APAL BBQ @ Emerald Park
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
A celebration of culture, connection, and recovery! Free tabling for community partners, family fun, food, drum circle, balloonist, and more!

🎭 October 10th | RCPC Masquerade Art Gala
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A night of mystery, creativity, and community support. Art auction, dessert dash, and a beautiful celebration of recovery through expression.

💬 Save the dates. Bring your people. Let’s make memories and move mountains—together.

Drop a comment if you are coming to these events!

07/19/2025

🌱 Let’s Talk About Goals 🌱

Setting goals isn’t about perfection — it’s about direction.

Whether you’re working toward recovery, stability, connection, or something deeply personal, a clear goal can give you purpose on the hard days and momentum on the good ones.

Here’s a simple way to start:

Pick one thing that matters to you

Make it realistic and doable

Share it with someone who supports your journey

Celebrate every bit of progress — even the tiniest steps

At RCPC, we believe every step forward counts. Your goals are valid, your dreams are worth chasing, and we’re here to walk beside you while you work toward them.

💬 What’s one goal you’re setting for yourself this week?

07/18/2025

Last and certainly not least!

Staff Highlight: Kelsea McNaughton
You might not see her out front, but Kelsea’s impact at RCPC is deeply felt behind the scenes. With a strong background in human resources and education, Kelsea is working hard to expand and elevate our training program.

She’s currently working along side Joey building MHACBO-approved trainings that center ethics, strength-based peer support, and a person-centered approach—tools that will help shape the next generation of peer mentors with compassion and professionalism.

Her work is thoughtful, thorough, and deeply aligned with our mission of recovery and empowerment.
Outside of RCPC, Kelsea is a proud cat mom to several cats, a turtle, and—fun fact, she has pet shrimp that have been her companions for several years. Her calm, curious nature and attention to detail make her a powerful force in everything she does.

Kelsea brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and care to everything she touches. She is methodical, grounded, and always thinking about how we can grow with integrity. She’s not just building trainings, she’s building a foundation for sustainable, ethical peer support in our community
We’re grateful to have her on the RCPC team.

07/17/2025

Remember sweat lodge this Saturday 19th! Come join again or come try it out for the first time. We have available spots. Contact Gabe at RCPC to reserve a seat in the van or if you have any questions. 458-250-4868

07/17/2025

At Restored Connections Peer Center, we know that art is more than creativity—it’s a lifeline. For many individuals we walk alongside, expressing themselves through painting, drawing, sculpting, music or crafting has become a powerful part of their recovery journey.

That’s why we’re inviting our community of artists, creators, and makers to be part of something meaningful.

When you donate a piece of your art to our upcoming Art Gala & Fundraiser, you’re doing more than supporting a local event—you’re helping raise vital funds that support peer-led recovery services.

These funds will not only help sustain our current programs—they will also play a critical role in bringing a Recovery Community Center to life right here in our community. A safe, welcoming space where individuals can connect, heal, have fun, and grow together.

If you believe in the power of healing through art, we’d love to showcase your talent.

For donations or questions, please reach out to Chrissy at cbarnard@restoredconnections.org.

07/16/2025

In order to grow we need to educate and elevate and that takes behind the scenes efforts!

Staff Highlight: Joey Turner

Joey Turner is one of the driving forces behind RCPC’s growing training program, working alongside Kelsea to design and implement MHACBO-approved content focused on ethics, strength-based peer support, and a person-centered approach.
What makes Joey’s contribution even more impressive is that he balances this important work while carrying a full college course load, actively pursuing his degree. As the youngest member of our team, Joey brings fresh energy, insight, and a strong sense of purpose to everything he does.

Joey understands deeply how substance use impacts our community. His passion for this work comes from a place of empathy, understanding, and a deep commitment to being part of the solution.

Joey greets everyone with a smile, and his genuine, friendly spirit is his superpower. Whether he’s working on complex training materials or simply connecting with someone in the hallway, Joey brings warmth and approachability that uplifts the entire team.
He’s also known for his sharp sense of style, often sporting a cool pair of shoes and a matching hat, which reminds us that authenticity and professionalism can go hand in hand.

Joey is wise beyond his years. His maturity, drive, and attention to detail are impressive, but what stands out the most is his heart. He approaches this work with intention and humility. Joey is helping to shape the future of peer support, and we are proud to have him on our team.

We’re honored to walk alongside Joey as he continues to grow personally, professionally, and academically.

07/16/2025

Things Are Moving at Home Too!

As we soak in the final moments of the Recovery Summit, we’re also turning our eyes back to the incredible work happening in our own community. Here’s what’s coming up — and how you can be part of it:

RCPC Art Gala Planning is in Full Swing
We’re still seeking art donations for our upcoming Art Auction — original pieces, prints, photography, sculpture — all are welcome. Let your creativity make a difference.

Calling All Bakers
Local bakeries and dessert makers — we need your beautiful and delicious creations for our Dessert Dash fundraiser. Your sweet treat could help raise life-changing funds for our peer programs.

Volunteers Needed for the Art Gala
This is going to be a huge and beautiful event, and we need extra helping hands to bring it all together. From greeting guests to helping with setup — we can’t do it without you.

APAL BBQ – Community Partners, You're Invited
Join us at Emerald Park on September 6th for the APAL BBQ — a fun and engaging community event. Community partners are welcome to table for free. It's a great way to share resources, connect with others, and support our recovery community.

Save the Date: Overdose Awareness Walk – August 31st
Join us in remembering those we’ve lost and standing in solidarity for those still struggling. More details coming soon.

Let’s keep the spirit of unity and community alive right here at home. If you can donate, volunteer, or want to get involved, contact cbarnard@restoredconnections.org