Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Reservation: South Dakota
A group of Jaywalker clients and staff had the opportunity to travel to South Dakota and work a nonprofit, called Re-member, to assist the people of the Oglala Lakota Nation. Re-member coordinates volunteers to participate in various work projects across the Reservation, helping to rebuild relationships, homes and lives. Work projects included building and delivering […]
Jaywalker CEO – Spiritual Journey
Jaywalker CEO, Dirk Eldredge, was featured in an article reflecting on parts of his life story and spiritual journey in recovery. Dirks personal experience is reflected daily in his humble dedication to helping other addicts and alcoholics in recovery. Click on the article below to share the experience, strength, and hope in Dirk’s journey. […]
ARHE Skiathon – Keystone Colorado
This past weekend a group of Jaywalker alums attended the ARHE Collegiate Recovery SkiAthon in Keystone, Colorado. Over 200 students from 23 collegiate recovery programs from across the country descended upon the Keystone Lodge and Spa for a weekend of fellowshipping, recovery meetings, yoga, games, hockey, and of course skiing. The opening dinner ceremony was […]
What is National Recovery Month?
About Recovery Month National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as […]
Prescription Drug Abuse 101
Seems like every other day there is a new headline or statistic regarding prescription drug abuse or opiate addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSA) prescription drug misuse and abuse is defined as the intentional or unintentional use of medication without a prescription, in a way other than prescribed, or […]
Solutions Expedition: Pine Ridge, South Dakota
The Solutions expedition to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota was a complete success! Nico, Wesley, and I, were the staff members for the trip and we had a group of 8 fantastic clients. Each and every client had extremely positive attitudes and participated fully with all of the projects and general work that […]
Lois Celebrates 26 Years
On May 10th 2016, Lois Porcelain celebrated 26 years of sobriety. Lois is undoubtedly one of the greatest human beings I have ever met in my life. Yes, of course, an amazing therapist with an ability to connect with people that is rare in this world, but without question one of the kindest, most compassionate […]
Nikki “Rock Stock” Soda Celebrates 12 Years
On April 14th 2004, Nikki Soda checked herself into Turning Point of Tampa. Oh, there were consequences in her life to be sure, but the main one was being tired of living the life she was leading. Not many people that I have been around go to a 30 day treatment center once and remain […]
Carbondale Homeless Assistance
Carbondale, Colorado is not a place that comes to mind when you think of homelessness. That being said, we do have some people in need of assistance locally. The Carbondale Homeless Assistance Program (CHA) was born out of the belief that a few local citizens can be helpful to the immediate needs of our local […]
New Jaywalker Website & Video
We have launched our new website! Jaywalker Lodge inspires men in early recovery to engage in an authentic journey of healing and self-discovery built upon personal accountability, deep and lasting friendships, and the belief that absolutely anything is possible in sobriety! We invite you to take a closer look at the Jaywalker experience and our Carbondale, […]
