Connect Protect Recover

09/05/2025

Are you a community or faith-based leader working with BIPOC families on the Northside impacted by addiction?

Learn how the Connect Protect Recover campaign can help low-income and underserved Black and Brown families receive essential services funded by Allegheny County and supports for themselves.

Join us on Friday, September 19 for one of our 90-minute, “Chat & Chews” to learn more about the campaign, its upcoming activities like community screenings of the Recovery Education 101, and free events like Narcan training and screenings.

Learn how Connect Protect Recover can benefit and strengthen the families you serve!

Register for the September 19 session that fits your schedule, using one of the Evite links below.
🔗 Register for September 19, 11:30 AM at Freeman Family Farm & Greenhouse: https://bit.ly/3VtFhXv
🔗 Register for September 19, 1:30 PM at Bidwell Presbyterian Church: https://bit.ly/4mGAtKd

08/31/2025

The Allegheny County Departments of Health and Human Services are kicking off their fall roster of pop-ups to take overdose prevention resources directly into the community.

During the week of International Overdose Awareness Day and the start of National Recovery Month, there are the first two pop-up Resource Fairs where you can find out about addiction-recovery and harm-reduction services in the County.

Come out to connect and learn and to find hope and healing!

08/29/2025

Making the right connection at the right time isn’t always easy.

Why not gather some information now, so when your loved one is ready for get some help for addiction, you can be ready, too?

We’ve been there. Now we can be there for you.

08/26/2025

"Everyone knows someone who has fallen victim to fentanyl," Ice T says in a trailer for the documentary. "These are the stories that everyone needs to hear."

For stories from local families who, like Ice-T, have experienced friends or loved ones who’ve struggled with addiction, visit the Connect Protect Recover YouTube channel. These are testimonials about how substance use disorders impact the whole family.

For information about harm-reduction strategies that can reduce the chances of an overdose and keep loved ones alive until they are ready to enter treatment, watch the campaign’s “SUD Recovery 101” video series. Follow us on this platform to stay updated about community screenings near you.

Ice-T reflected on the deaths of his friends Coolio and Michael K. Williams, who died from drug overdoses.

08/22/2025

Recovery From Addiction Is a Journey.

Increase your loved one’s chances at long-term success with ongoing Recovery Supports from Three Rivers Youth.

People should choose the SUD treatment path that works best for their needs and situation. Even those who choose MAT/MOUD should know that successful recovery requires more than medication alone.

Three Rivers Youth is a trusted community resource that will stand with and support your loved one after they complete SUD treatment and move toward their next stage of the recovery journey.

08/19/2025

🎉 Less than one month to go until the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk! 💜

Don’t miss this celebration of recovery — register today and come celebrate with us!

Click Here to Register: https://bit.ly/2025PittsburghRecoveryWalk

08/15/2025

Knowledge is power.

In tough situations like having a loved one struggling with addiction, being able to help them depends on understanding all their treatment options.

That helps you make an informed choice in finding the best fit that meets their needs and your situation.

Come out to a community screening to see real stories of SUD treatment and recovery and to get your questions answered.

08/08/2025

Wellness takes many forms. Be Healthy and Smart Initiative has been a valued partner to the Connect Recover Campaign as we reach out to BIPOC families impacted by addiction.

Check out the BHS Walk and Roll for Life Wellness Resource Fair on Sunday, August 10th for a range of self-care options! We hope to see you there.

08/01/2025

A loved one with an addiction is one of life’s worst stresses.

So, connect with people with lived experience and who are invested.

Making the call today can help you feel less alone and bring some peace of mind.

07/25/2025

When someone struggles with addiction, the entire family is affected.

This campaign helps you…

Get connected,
Get educated,
Talk to people who have been there, and
Stay involved

As your loved one navigates the road to recovery.

07/18/2025

It’s not easy sifting through all the option when your loved one is struggling with addiction.

It could be very helpful to talk to someone with lived experience in choosing an SUD treatment and walking on the road to recovery.

The 24-7, confidential Connect Protect Hotline helps you with the answers you need, to make the choices that work best for both of you.