Recovery Circles

Recovery Circles is proud to add two new partners to our network: Millennium Counseling and MusiCares.

Millennium Counseling based out of Chicago treats all forms of addiction including chemical dependency, codependency, eating disorders, and relationship issues. MusiCares is the pre-eminent treatment provider for individuals in the music industry. We are so pleased to count MusiCares and Millennium Counseling as our newest partners in our fight against addiction.

On March 5, 2008, broader mental healthy parity legislation (HR 1424) was passed by the House in a 268-148 vote. This bill would prohibit health insurers from requiring larger copayments or setting stricter limits for mental illnesses, as compared to physical illnesses. The Senate has passed a similar version of the bill (S 558). While the House bill would require health insurers to cover all mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the Senate version gives health insurers greater discretion in determining which mental illnesses and substance abuse disorders to cover. The two bills must be reconciled and passed by both Houses of Congress before presenting the legislation to the President for signature.

Not-for-profit foundations are required to donate a minimum of 5% of their endowment annually in support of their stated mission. We are pleased to announce that we are on pace to donate over 10% of our endowment ($200,000 for the year and over $600,000 since 2003) in support of individual recovery in 2007 which is more than double the national requirement. This year alone over 100 individuals benefited from a RCF grant. Additionally, 18 block grants were awarded. We are so pleased that we are able to play a small part in the initial choice for recovery for so many deserving individuals.

Recovery Circles meets with Congressional leaders of mental health parity in Washington, D.C.

In September 2006, Recovery Circles met with several members of Congress including Congressman Jim Ramstand (MN), and Congressman Patrick Kennedy (RI) in our continued efforts to enlist the guidance of public officials who have taken the lead in providing access to recovery for all people who suffer from addictions. Our trip to Washington included our attendance at a press conference on the need for Mental Health Parity legislation led by Congressman Ramstad and Kennedy as well as Recovery Circle partners, the Caron Foundation and The Betty Ford Foundation. Recovery Circles exists to help provide access to treatment for people who suffer from addiction and as such we fully support the voting on, and passing of the bi-partisan Mental Health Parity Act by Congress.
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Recovery Circles is pleased to add Linden Oaks Hospital at Edward as a partner. Linden Oaks is well-known for providing innovative and compassionate psychiatric care for adults and adolescents. They specialize in eating disorders, alcoholism, depression, self injury and anxiety. They also care for older adults with geriatric services for men and women, ages 60+.
For more information: http://www.edward.org/services/behavioralserv.asp

Recovery Circles sponsors the Johnson Institute Recovery Honors Luncheon in Washington D.C.

Recovery Circles Foundation was a Silver sponsor of the Johnston Institute, America Honors Recovery luncheon held at the National Press Club in Washington D.C. on September 21st. Singer and Songwriter Paul Williams was the host and keynote speaker for the luncheon that honored seven individuals for their contributions to recovery.

Congressman Jim Ramstad becomes an advisor to Recovery Circles

Congressman Ramstad is a leader in the fight to recognize the right to treatment for individuals suffering from the disease of addiction. "As co-chair of the Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus in Congress and a person in recovery, I deeply appreciate all that Recovery Circles is doing to offer hope and put people on the road to recovery." Recovery Circles is priviledged to count Congressman Ramstad as a strong supporter of its mission.
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