As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, it’s a good time to pause and talk about what support really looks like for people and families impacted by substance use disorder and mental health challenges. Awareness matters, but what changes lives is access to real, consistent support—especially the kind that meets people where they […]
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Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—it grows through connection, support, and shared experience. That’s why Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) and Discover & Recover St. Johns County are looking forward to hosting their Annual Peer Workshop on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in St. Augustine. This peer-centered workshop is
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At Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS), we’re always looking for practical ways to remove barriers and bring support directly to the people who need it. That’s why we’ve been excited to partner with Sirius Healthcare, a provider focused on modern, private, and judgment-free care. What Sirius Healthcare does Sirius Healthcare offers confidential testing
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Discover & Recover St. Johns County is marking a meaningful milestone in St. Augustine: two years of serving as a recovery community organization (RCO) for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder. Since opening in March 2024, Discover & Recover has focused on creating a safe, welcoming, and healing environment where people can find
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to pause and take an honest, compassionate look at alcohol use—without judgment, and without assumptions. Alcohol is legal and widely accepted, which can make it easy to overlook when it’s becoming a problem. For some people, drinking stays occasional and manageable. For others, it slowly begins to impact
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Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS) is building a stronger recovery community in Flagler County—one trained leader at a time. On Feb. 11–12, Flagler OARS hosted a free, comprehensive two-day training on Supervision of Peer-Based Recovery Support Services at SMA Healthcare in Bunnell. The goal was simple and powerful: strengthen the local recovery workforce
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The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach will host an awareness walk to promote the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, beginning at Wadsworth Park in Flagler Beach. The event, rescheduled from Sept. 25 due to rain, is free and open to the public. Participants will walk from Wadsworth Park
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Join us for a spook-tacular celebration! 🎃👻 Our Halloween Soirée is Saturday, October 25 from 10am-2pm at 1 Enterprise Dr #1, Bunnell. Enjoy music, costume contests, pumpkin carving, and delicious finger foods in a sober, kid-friendly environment. Bring your friends and family for a unique Halloween celebration—all are welcome! 🧡
At Flagler OARS, we believe that recovery and support start with community connection. That’s why we’re excited to invite you to join us for the 988 Awareness Walk on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 PM. A Community United for Mental Health This meaningful event brings our Flagler community together to raise awareness about the
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September is National Recovery Month—a time to spotlight hope, support, and the reality that recovery from substance use and mental health challenges is possible for everyone. At Flagler OARS, we see this truth every day: recovery isn’t just getting by, it’s getting your life back. Recovery Month’s theme, “Restoring Every Aspect of Life (REAL),” captures
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