On Independence Day, it’s worth remembering that recovery from substance use disorder is also a journey toward independence. It is the day to day work of rebuilding a life with stability, purpose, and freedom of choice. That work happens in grocery stores, job interviews, family dinners, and all the everyday moments where the skills learned […]
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As America marks 250 years, it’s worth reflecting on what has always made communities strong: neighbors helping neighbors, second chances, and the willingness to show up for one another. These values are at the heart of recovery. Substance use disorder does not discriminate. It affects families across every neighborhood, every income level, every background. And
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National PTSD Awareness Day is a reminder that trauma is more common than many people realize and that healing is possible. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can develop after experiencing or witnessing a frightening, dangerous, or life-threatening event. It can also follow ongoing stress and trauma over time. PTSD does not look the same for everyone,
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Father’s Day can bring up a lot of emotions. For some, it’s a joyful celebration filled with phone calls, cookouts, and memories. For others, it’s complicated, marked by distance, grief, or the ache of what you wish had been different. At Flagler OARS, we see the full spectrum. We support individuals and families impacted by
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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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When you give to an organization like Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services (Flagler OARS), youre doing more than making a donationyou’re helping build a healthier, safer community. Substance use disorder impacts individuals, families, workplaces, and neighborhoods. Recovery is possible, but it takes consistent support, trusted resources, and a community willing to show up. Donations help
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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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