ROC Recovery Center

10/16/2025

ROC Neighborhood Parking Lot Sale – Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18

Location:
ROC Recovery Center – 305 S. Fir Street, Medford, OR 97501

Date & Time:
🗓️ Friday, October 17th & Saturday, October 18th
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days

Description:
Join us for the First Annual ROC Recovery Center Neighborhood Parking Lot Sale! This two-day event will be packed with amazing deals, fun finds, and family-friendly fun—all while supporting a powerful cause.

🛍️ What you'll find:

Baby & kids’ clothing
Games, toys & books
Gently used furniture
Kitchen utensils & household items
Men’s & women’s clothing & accessories

Raffle Prizes Giveaway!

🧡 All proceeds go directly to support the life-changing programs of ROC Recovery Center—helping individuals and families find freedom from addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.

This isn’t your average garage sale—it’s a community-powered fundraiser to help restore lives through the ROC’s recovery programs!

📞 Questions? Call us at 541-200-3000
🌐 www.rocrecoverycenter.org

✅ Share this with a friend
✅ Come early for the best deals
✅ Help spread hope in Southern Oregon!

10/13/2025

START YOUR DAY WITH MORNING DEVOTIONS FROM DOUG @ THE ROC? (Send us your email)

Saturday, October 11, 2025
Devotional - Audience of One (Breaking Approval Addiction)
Story

On weekends, Lisa and I load up the dogs and take a drive before our walk. Meisha, our big Malamute, sticks her head out the window and howls...and howls—loud enough that people look around like someone’s in trouble. Then they see it’s a dog and start laughing. But all Meisha desires is just to be noticed and petted. She has an overwhelming need for attention and approval.

As we cruised through town, we passed three young women on the corner of Central and East Main standing very close to each other—all taking selfies at the same time. It made me think about our culture’s quiet addiction: the need for approval. We chase the likes, the views, the comments and compliments; we avoid face-to-face because screens feel safer. But unfortunately underneath this obsession can be low self-esteem, codependency, and an identity built on what others think.

In recovery, this runs deep. Early on, sobriety can feel “not normal,” and the pull back to old patterns is strong. That’s why positive validation matters: we celebrate real wins, reframe setbacks, and keep naming the benefits of sobriety until the brain learns a new normal. But when codependency drives the wheel, approval becomes a drug:

I am not what I think I am.
I am not what you think I am.
I am what I think you think I am.

If that resonates, you’re not alone. Ask yourself:

Do I worry too much about what people think?

Do I run conversations in my head to predict reactions?

Is my happiness tied to someone’s approval?

Approval addiction rides like a roller coaster—high when the “supply” of praise comes, crashing when it doesn’t. The way out isn’t more applause; it’s rooted identity and real connection: learning to live before an Audience of One, practicing self-acceptance in Christ, and walking with a fellowship that validates growth, not performance. That’s how the mind heals—and how sobriety strengthens.

10/12/2025

Doug Gould (Executive Director of the ROC Recovery Center):

In my own journey through depression and alcoholism, there were countless nights when I found myself hugging the toilet, praying desperately that God would take away the desire. I believe in the power of prayer—but I’ve also learned the importance of practical tools: understanding how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors intertwine, and recognizing when depression traps us in that painful “loop” of seeking comfort, safety, and control.

That’s why I want to personally invite you to this event. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, or addiction, or you love someone who does, this evening could be life-changing.

What to Expect:
• A warm meal and welcoming community
• Honest conversation about when prayer doesn’t feel like “enough”
• Insight on the role of faith and practical tools in lasting change
• Guest Speaker: Marty Lythgoe, Substance Abuse Professional (CADC III, NCAC II, SAP)

👉 Seats are limited! Call 541-200-3000 to reserve your spot today.

✨ Don’t miss this chance for real help, real hope, and real change.

10/11/2025

Update: October Peer Support Training is ON! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that the October PSS/CRM Recovery Coach Academy (Peer Support Specialist & Certified Recovery Mentor Training) is proceeding as scheduled! 🙌
📅 Dates: Wednesday, October 15th – Saturday, October 18th
📍 Location: ROC Recovery Center, 305 S. Fir Street, Medford
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Although we mentioned the possibility of rescheduling, we now have enough students enrolled to move forward — and we still have plenty of seats available for anyone wanting to join this transformative training!
Those who needed to postpone due to work schedules will be joining our December session (December 10th–13th), so if that timeframe works better for you, registration is also open for that class.
🎓 This 4-day, state-certified training equips you with the tools, principles, and heart to serve others as a Certified Recovery Mentor or Peer Support Specialist—helping individuals find hope, healing, and recovery through compassion and connection.
👉 Register online: www.rocrecoverycenter.org
📞 Questions? Call us at 541-200-3000
Let’s build recovery together—one peer at a time. 💙

10/08/2025

Become a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) — Southern Oregon 4-Day Academy
For teachers, pastors, parents, peer mentors, and anyone who wants to help people change—well.

Why this training?
In homes, schools, churches, and justice settings, people don’t just need advice—they need connection. Real help starts when someone can listen deeply, ask better questions, and honor how each person processes change and heals from trauma. That’s what the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (RCA)© equips you to do.

Who it’s for:
* Community helpers: teachers, pastors, parents, youth leaders
* Peer workers & volunteers: CR/celebrate recovery leaders, ministry teams, nonprofit staff
*Justice partners: re-entry mentors, chaplains, diversion & treatment court allies

Participants will be able to:
*Describe the Recovery Coach role & functions
*Name the core values & guiding principles of recovery
*Build skills to enhance relationships (active listening, motivational interviewing)
*Explore the many dimensions of recovery & recovery coaching
*Understand the stages of recovery
*Practice Recovery Wellness / Role Play and Feedback

“Grief is often the birthplace of compassion.” When we honor people’s pain instead of rushing to fix it, trust grows—and change follows.

Certificate of completion issued by the ROC upon finishing all required sessions, passing final exam and all school fees paid in full.

Sign up: www.rocrecoverycenter.org - Click on PSS Icon tab

For more information please contact me direct at the ROC at 541-200-3000 or email: doug@rocrecoverycenter.org

10/08/2025

BEYOND THE LOOP

Tuesday, October 28th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM
ROC Recovery Center – 305 S. Fir Street, Medford

Did you know that nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. are living with some form of mental health condition?
➡️ About 1 in 5 adults (19%) experience an anxiety disorder each year.
➡️ Over 21 million adults (8%) have had at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
➡️ Depression diagnoses have reached record highs—29% of U.S. adults say they’ve been diagnosed at some point in their lives.

If you or someone you love struggles with anxiety, depression, or emotional exhaustion, you’re not alone—and help is available.

Join us for an evening of connection, dinner, and discussion as we explore how faith, wisdom, and practical tools can bring healing to real pain.

This special workshop will cover:
✨ Understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected
✨ Identifying root causes instead of just treating symptoms
✨ How medication can be part of the healing process
✨ The role of faith in lasting change
✨ Honest conversation about what to do when prayer alone doesn’t feel like enough

🎤 Guest Speaker: Marty Lythgoe, CADC III, NCAC II, SAP — ROC Recovery Center
Marty brings years of counseling experience and a powerful testimony of hope and recovery.

Dinner is provided!
Seats are limited — call 541-200-3000 to reserve yours today!

10/07/2025

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS AND HANGERS

📣 ROC RECOVERY CENTER — NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING LOT SALE! 🛍️

Get ready for our First Annual October Parking Lot Sale happening:
📅 Friday & Saturday, October 17–18
⏰ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 305 South Fir Street, Medford (ROC Recovery Center)

Come shop and support recovery programs while finding amazing deals on:
👶 Baby & Kids Clothing
👕 Men’s & Women’s Clothing
🏠 Household Items & Kitchen Utensils
🪑 Gently Used Furniture
📚 Games, Books, Toys, and More!

🎟️ Raffle drawings throughout the day — you don’t want to miss it!
💛 All proceeds benefit the ROC Recovery Center.

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🙏 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
We could use extra hands to help sort, hang clothes, and set up Friday morning.
If you have extra hangers to donate, please bring them by this week!

Comment below ⬇️ or message us if you’d like to volunteer or donate items!
Let’s make this a great weekend for our community! 🌟

Call the ROC at 541-200-3000

10/05/2025

Have You Been Receiving Your “Let’s Talk” Daily Devotional?

Each morning, Doug Gould shares personal stories, real-life lessons, and faith-filled encouragement that help you grow stronger—whether you’re walking through recovery, rebuilding your faith, or just need a little hope to start your day.

For Examples: Today’s Devotional Sample:
Saturday, October 4, 2025
“Stuck in the Floor” — A lighthearted story with a powerful message about self-pity, hidden damage, and how God lifts us when we feel trapped.

Each devotional includes:
• A personal story
• Verse of the day
• Hope Spark 💙
• Walk It Out steps
• ROC Solid Tip of the Day 🪨

If you haven’t joined our email list yet—don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up today to receive “Let’s Talk” directly to your inbox each morning through the ROC Recovery Center.

Send us a message or email info@ROCrecoverycenter.org to get added today.

10/01/2025

Make a brand new start and come join us. Whether you are struggling with a hurt, habit or hang-up, this is a place for you.

Tomorrow Night October 2nd at Celebrate Recovery @ The ROC!

It’s CHIP NIGHT … which also means it’s TACO THURSDAY!

Join us as we celebrate sobriety milestones, share powerful recovery testimonies, and gather around the table for a night of hope, healing, and tacos!

Live music by King Richard & "BROKEN ROAD"
Doors open at 5:15pm
Dinner served at 5:45pm - TACO THURSDAY

Program begins shortly after
This is the perfect night to invite a friend, visit for the first time, or come back and reconnect. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone, or just curious—you are welcome here.

Come see what Celebrate Recovery is all about—freedom, faith, and real community.

For more information please call the ROC at 541-200-3000.

09/30/2025

Need a moment of inspiration? ✨

If you—or someone you know—are struggling in recovery or feeling like there’s no way out, this episode is for you.

🎥 In the Spotlight with Angie | ROC Recovery Center

In this episode, Angie from White City shares her powerful journey from addiction to faith, forgiveness, and freedom. She opens up about her early struggles, her search for God’s grace, and the lessons she’s learned about setting healthy boundaries.

Her story is more than inspiring—it’s a testimony of hope, healing, and the power of recovery through Christ.

🙌 If you’ve ever felt broken, stuck, or in need of encouragement, Angie’s testimony will remind you:
➡ God’s love is bigger than your past.
➡ His grace can write a brand-new future.

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more recovery stories and encouragement from the ROC Recovery Center and Celebrate Recovery.

In the Spotlight with Angie | ROC Recovery Center + Celebrate RecoveryIn this episode of In the Spotlight, we sit down with Angie from White City as she shar...