Amare, NFP

Amare, NFP An RCO that will educate, empower, and provide compassionate recovery support services for those suffering from substance use disorder.

To the Families Who Love Someone Struggling With Addiction:You didn’t cause this.You can’t control it.And you are not fa...
01/13/2026

To the Families Who Love Someone Struggling With Addiction:

You didn’t cause this.
You can’t control it.
And you are not failing.

Loving someone with addiction can feel like living in two worlds at once. One filled with hope, the other with fear, exhaustion, and unanswered questions. It’s okay to grieve what you’ve lost while still believing in what’s possible.
What’s important to know:
Addiction changes the brain. It can hijack decision-making, impulse control, and stress responses. This means your loved one’s behavior may not reflect their values or their love for you.

What does help:
• Education over shame
• Boundaries that protect everyone
• Support for you, not just them
• Compassion that doesn’t excuse harm
• Hope grounded in treatment and connection

You are allowed to rest.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to set boundaries and still love deeply.

Recovery is rarely a straight line, but it is possible. And you don’t have to walk this road alone.
If you’re looking for a safe place to breathe, learn, and be understood:
Our Family Support Group offers connection, education, and encouragement for those walking alongside a loved one in addiction. You’re welcome to join, listen, or simply sit with others who get it.
Because supporting someone in recovery shouldn’t mean doing it alone
We will be offering in person and zoom
To get on the list for the upcoming family group call or text Lindsey 618.331.4829 or email lmccoy@amarenfp.org

If you’re newly in recovery, hear this clearly: choosing today took courage. Showing up took strength. Breathing through...
01/12/2026

If you’re newly in recovery, hear this clearly: choosing today took courage. Showing up took strength. Breathing through the hard moments took everything you had. And that matters.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to feel confident yet. Healing isn’t loud or linear. Sometimes it’s quiet, messy, and incredibly brave. Every sober moment is proof that change is possible and that you are worth the effort.
Take this one day, one hour, one breath at a time. You are not weak for needing support. You are strong for accepting it. And you are not walking this path alone. 🌱
Recovery is not the end of your story. It’s the beginning of a truer one.
You matter.
You belong.
Keep going.

Today we pause the scroll and tip our hats. 🫡On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, January 9, 2026, we recognize...
01/09/2026

Today we pause the scroll and tip our hats. 🫡
On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, January 9, 2026, we recognize the officers who show up when things are uncertain, difficult, and demanding. The work is complex, the hours are long, and the responsibility is heavy, yet service continues.
Thank you for the commitment to public safety, community, and accountability. Respect, gratitude, and appreciation today and every day. 💙🚓

Boredom in early recovery isn’t emptiness—it’s the silence after the chaos. When your nervous system has lived on high a...
01/09/2026

Boredom in early recovery isn’t emptiness—it’s the silence after the chaos. When your nervous system has lived on high alert, calm can feel uncomfortable. Stay with it. Peace takes practice.

🧠 Here’s what happens in the brain:• Dopamine hijackAddictive substances and behaviors flood the brain with dopamine, th...
01/08/2026

🧠 Here’s what happens in the brain:
• Dopamine hijack
Addictive substances and behaviors flood the brain with dopamine, the chemical that signals reward and survival. Over time, the brain starts prioritizing the substance over food, relationships, and safety.
• Rewired decision-making
The prefrontal cortex, responsible for judgment, impulse control, and long-term planning, becomes less effective. This makes stopping incredibly difficult, even when someone desperately wants to.
• Stress system overload
The brain’s stress circuits become overactive. Without the substance, the body feels anxiety, irritability, and discomfort. Using again becomes a way to feel “normal,” not to feel high.
• Memory locks it in
The brain strongly remembers people, places, and emotions connected to use. These cues can trigger cravings months or even years into recovery.
💡 The good news:
The brain can heal. With time, support, treatment, and compassion, neural pathways can be rebuilt. Recovery is not about punishment. It’s about restoration.
Addiction is not a moral failure.
It’s a medical condition that responds to care, connection, and hope.
If this helped you understand addiction differently, share it. Education saves lives 💙

💛 Help Us Grow the Amare NFP Recovery Family 💛Every day, someone is battling silently. Someone is trying to heal. Someon...
01/08/2026

💛 Help Us Grow the Amare NFP Recovery Family 💛

Every day, someone is battling silently. Someone is trying to heal. Someone is trying to rebuild their life from the inside out. At Amare NFP, we walk with individuals and families impacted by substance use, offering connection, compassion, and real support. No one should ever feel alone in recovery. 🌱

You can help us reach more people who need hope. More people who need encouragement. More people who need to know that recovery is possible and their life is worth fighting for. All it takes is a few taps.

✨ How to invite your friends to follow Amare NFP on Facebook:

📱 On Mobile:

Go to the Amare NFP page

Tap the “…” (three dots) or “More” button

Tap “Invite friends”

Select friends you’d like to invite (or Select All, if available)

Tap “Send Invites” 💛

💻 On Computer:

Go to the Amare NFP page

Click the “…” (More) button

Click “Invite friends”

Choose who you’d like to invite

Click “Send Invites” 🌟

Your simple act of inviting friends could be the reason someone finds support. The reason someone feels seen. The reason a family finds hope again. Thank you for believing in recovery, community, and second chances. 💛

🌱With all this new growth we needed a new website to go with it!!! 🪴🌱Have you seen it?🪴🌱We would love for you to check i...
01/08/2026

🌱With all this new growth we needed a new website to go with it!!!
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🌱Have you seen it?
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🌱We would love for you to check it out!!
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🌱Www.Amarenfp.org
Tell us what you think in the comments 👇👇👇

It’s the new year! And meetings are available!!! Are there meetings we don’t have that you’d like to see at Amare? Drop ...
01/05/2026

It’s the new year! And meetings are available!!! Are there meetings we don’t have that you’d like to see at Amare? Drop it in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

We survived another year 🎉 and somehow made even more impact doing it.Huge THANK YOU to our donors, volunteers, partners...
12/31/2025

We survived another year 🎉 and somehow made even more impact doing it.

Huge THANK YOU to our donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters who powered Amare NFP this year with big hearts, hard work, and just enough caffeine. You showed up, lifted others, and proved that kindness + commitment = real change (and occasional chaos).

As we sprint, skip, and maybe trip a little into 2026, we’re feeling excited, hopeful, and ready to love louder, serve bigger, and make an even greater impact—snacks optional but encouraged.

Cheers to a new year of purpose, progress, and doing good together.
Happy New Year from Amare NFP ✨

A special thank you to Andrea for ALWAYS taking selfies. Dee for keeping us all laughing. Carson for keeping us going strong 💪🏼 to our coach of the year Sam 🏆 and my whole Amare family! I love each and every one of you!

As we close out this year, our hearts are full. 💛Thank you to every supporter, volunteer, partner, and believer in AMARE...
12/25/2025

As we close out this year, our hearts are full. 💛

Thank you to every supporter, volunteer, partner, and believer in AMARE NFP who walked alongside us this year. Your generosity, encouragement, and commitment made a real difference—and reminded us what’s possible when a community comes together with purpose and love.

As we look ahead to 2026, we’re filled with hope, gratitude, and excitement for what’s to come. Together, we’ll continue to grow, serve, and create lasting impact.

From all of us at AMARE NFP—thank you for an incredible year. Here’s to a bright, meaningful, and hope-filled 2026! ✨

It’s normal for a range of emotions to come up during the holiday season. BE INTENTIONAL with how you move through your ...
12/22/2025

It’s normal for a range of emotions to come up during the holiday season. BE INTENTIONAL with how you move through your day. Allow yourself to feel the grief and sadness, joy and excitement. Set boundaries. Make mistakes. Offer patience and grace. Be proactive in caring for YOU.
What is your intentional holiday recovery /self care?

This workshop was such a gift.
12/22/2025

This workshop was such a gift.

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144 E. Ferguson Avenue
Wood River, IL
62095

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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