The Willow Center

If you guessed the Avon you are correct! Come see me here today until 1pm - first person who shows up gets a PRIZE!

WHERE'S CHASE WEDNESDAY - 5/4/22
Location Riddle: In Avon, where are you basically guaranteed to never, ever find beef?

First person to come see Chase today between 12pm-1pm with a WCW card in hand (or without, if you can't find one) gets a PRIZE!

15 more “Where’s Chase Wednesdays” cards have been hidden throughout Hendricks County! Tune in at 8am tomorrow morning (Wed 5/4) for the location riddle and your chance to win a prize!

The Willow Center is proud to announce the upcoming launch of our new Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program (IOP) on June 1st, 2022!

Our IOP will include 12 weeks of 3-hour group sessions which meet three days or three evenings per week. In addition to groups, each client will participate in individual treatment planning and counseling, family counseling, and peer recovery coaching. Upon completing the 12 weeks, clients will have the opportunity to step down to an 8-week Relapse Prevention Program.

We accept most major insurance and Medicaid providers, and are happy to discuss self-pay options if needed. Turn the page at The Willow Center! If you or someone you know may need this higher level of care, please call us today at 317-852-3690. Share this on your profile page to help us spread the word!

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be guest-teaching here at Plainfield High School today about the Science and Culture of Addiction. If your school, workplace, agency, or place of worship is interested in hosting a community workshop on mental health or addiction, we’d love to chat. Call us at 317-852-3690!

We are heartbroken by these three recent tragic losses. Suicide is preventable, hope is real, and help is available. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to reach out today at 317-852-3690.

20-year-old
Lauren Bernett

21-year-old
Sarah Shulze

22-year-old
Katie Meyer

3 college star athletes that died by suicide in the past few weeks.

The expectations many student athletes put on themselves is so great. I wish I could have talked them out if it. You never really know what someone is going through. On the outside someone may look like they have it all, but they may feel like they have nothing. 😢🙏❤️

https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/amp/wellness/story/college-softball-player-3rd-female-student-athlete-die-84347033

We are now accepting nominations for the 2022 Hendricks County Recovery Advocate of the Year Award! This annual award recognizes an individual who believes recovery is possible, who serves and advocates for the greater recovery community in some capacity, and who consistently goes above and beyond for the good of others. Please use the following online form to submit your nominations! We'll be announcing the winner in September for Recovery Awareness Month. Nominations are due by July 30th!
https://forms.gle/CP55TP7hPG8qKmJV9

I’m setup here at until 1pm for Where’s Chase Wednesday! First person to come hang gets a prize 🙂

It's WHERE'S CHASE WEDNESDAY!

Location Riddle 4/27/22 - In Avon/Danville, Where can you go for a hot drink and camping lodge aesthetics?

The first person to come see Chase at the riddled location with a WCW card in hand gets a PRIZE! (Or, if you can't find a card in time and you're still first.....maybe you'll get a prize anyways. 😉) Come spend your lunchbreak having some fun with Chase!

The next batch of Where’s Chase Wednesday game cards have been “hidden in plain sight” today throughout Plainfield, Avon, and Brownsburg! Find a card and tune in tomorrow (Wednesday 4/27/22) morning for the location riddle of where in the county Chase will be. First person to come see him with a card gets a PRIZE!

We're grateful to Kingsway Christian Church for the opportunity to speak about addiction on their two most recent episodes of their "More to be Said" podcast. It was a great conversation between Chase and Matt, packed full of helpful information and insightful anecdotes.

Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YUV2LtU4KK6d3nFuEoAyQ?si=yY3gGupWRzWnyfmMkhRNRg

LAST CHANCE! We've extended the registration deadline for the Self-Care Class to this Wednesday 4/27. Call 317-852-3690 to reserve your spot! This will be a super helpful, insightful, practical, and empowering class, meeting over the next six Saturday mornings. We'd love to see you there!

We were happy to be out at the Hendricks County Tox Away Day this morning collecting unwanted medications and used sharps! Just a small but meaningful act in keeping substances and and bio hazardous waste out of the wrong hands. Shout out to Brownsburg Police Department and Hendricks County Health Department!

"As the Spring season of growth begins to bloom, I like to reflect on what areas in my life-garden may need tending. We often think about personal growth as something that just “happens” to us. But in reality, it requires our active participation.

In fact you can even pursue personal growth, the same way a gardener pursues a bloom or harvest. The seeds have likely been planted in you already. They just need your attention and your commitment. Here are three reasonable and meaningful steps you can take for your personal growth this week..."

Read more in this week's blog post: https://www.thewillowcenter.com/s/stories/3-steps-you-can-take-for-your-personal-growth

From our Client Engagement Specialist, Hope:
"We're out here! So grateful to serve with this amazing population! We had the opportunity to share about addiction treatment at a class on the IUPUI campus downtown Indianapolis 'Drug Use in American Society.'

Key points were:
-Focusing on rehabilitation instead of recidivism.
-Getting connected to community resources.
-Helping reduce the social stigma of substance use disorder and mental health illness. "

If you didn’t get the riddle for Where’s Chase Wednesday - I’m set up here at Best Friends Coffee & Bagels in Brownsburg until 2pm! First person to come say hi with a WCW card in hand gets a PRIZE! (Or, since it’s the first WCW ever, you might get a prize without a card today and today only…😉)

WHERE'S CHASE WEDNESDAYS - APRIL 20TH, 2022

Location Riddle: In Brownsburg - "Where can you get holey baked goods, hand-crafted and dished up by two life-long buddies?"

Find a WCW Card and come see Chase at the riddled location between 1pm-2pm today. First person to show up with a card gets a PRIZE!

The first 10 “Where’s Chase Wednesdays” cards have been hidden in plain sight in Avon, Danville, and Brownsburg today!

Check back tomorrow, Wednesday morning, for the location riddle of where Chase will be stationed later that afternoon. First person to come see Chase with a card in hand gets a prize!

The first TOX-AWAY DAY of the season is this Saturday, 4/23 in Brownsburg! We will be there partnering with Hendricks County Health Department and Hendricks County Substance Abuse Task Force collecting unwanted and expired medications and/or used sharps. This is a fantastic way to prevent controlled and uncontrolled substances that are in your medicine cabinet from getting into the wrong hands!

It's that time again! The first Tox-Away Day of the year is this Saturday at Brownsburg East Middle School (1250 Airport Road). Please enter at the green banner flags. The event will be open from 8 am to 1 pm.

NOTE: this is usually the busiest Tox-Away Day of the year. If you can wait and use another event, please consider doing so.

A couple of reminders:
-We do not offer document shredding or heavy trash disposal at Tox-Away Days
-Any Hendricks County household can use any Tox-Away Day event (we can't accept wastes from businesses, non-profits, churches, etc.)
-Stay in your vehicle (we'll unload everything for you)
-Don't bring latex/water-based paint (dry it up and throw it out instead)

Here's what else you should know before you go: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-days-what-you-should-know/

Many common questions are answered here: https://www.recyclehendrickscounty.org/tox-away-day-faq/

Still have questions? Contact us at (317) 858-6070 or [email protected]. We're happy to help!

Wishing you and your family a lovely holiday weekend! Enjoy the gorgeous Spring weather!

It's not too late to sign up for our upcoming Self-Care Class! Not only is this a great learning opportunity, but also it's a chance for you to really jump-start the next step in your health journey. Call us at 317-852-3690 to sign up!

Snag a t-shirt, help end stigma! Every item available in multiple colors. Shop now at https://www.thewillowcenter.com/s/shop

Although things are starting to feel more "normal" again, the long-lasting effects of the past two years of stress and heartache are only beginning to show themselves. If you or someone you know could benefit from counseling, please reach out to us today at 317-852-3690. You are not alone, and we are ready to help you take the next best step for your health!

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/07/1087195915/covid-pandemic-trauma-mentalhealth

Recovery & Mental Health Tip:
You can be a good person and still...
-Say no.
-Set boundaries.
-Turn down an invite.
-Distance yourself from toxic people.
-Not help those who won't help themselves.
-Prioritize your self-care.