The redesigned Recovery Iowa Website is the official place where all individuals and agencies can come together to talk, share, plan and learn about Recovery in Iowa. Recovery Iowa seeks to

• raise public awareness that addiction to alcohol and other drugs is a public health issue
• eliminate the stigma associated with addiction and recovery
• improve awareness about substance abuse recovery issues
• call attention to the positive outcomes of treatment and recovery programs
• support the rights of those in recovery from substance abuse addiction
• create a network of people from the recovering community, and all others concerned about the recovery process, to assist in educating policy makers, service providers, legislators and the public
• and give a voice to the recovery community.

The features of the redesigned site include

• posts of recovery events/news in Iowa. A place for Iowa agencies to promote their recovery news, events, etc.
• reports of nationwide news to keep you informed of substance abuse recovery issues
• the opportunity to sign up to support recovery efforts in Iowa, and to sign up for the e-newsletter
• this interactive blog that “informs and connects the recovery community”
• a place for those in the recovery community and all others concerned about recovery to speak out on issues or tell their story
• access to the Iowa database of treatment/prevention providers
• list of Iowa mutual aid groups with meeting information
• and links to educational resources

The redesigned Recovery Iowa Website features wonderful and motivating quotes borrowed from your recovery stories. Personal stories are powerful, educational, and inspirational for those in recovery, those unfamiliar with the power of recovery, and for those not yet in recovery. Help raise awareness about the value of recovery by telling your story. You can add your story as a blog comment.

Take a look at the redesigned site.  Leave your comments and suggestions. How can Recovery Iowa serve your needs?