Slips & Relapses
Recovery is a life long process. You may slip or have a relapse. Don’t give up. Here are a few simple steps to help you get back on the road to your recovery.
STEP 1:
Contact you substance use counselor, case manager, or doctor as soon as possible
STEP 2:
Contact your sober sponsor
STEP 3:
Go to a meeting
STEP 4:
If you are not yet in treatment and using needles, look for the silver van.
Chicago Recovery Alliance Needle Exchange Program provides clean needles for safer drug injection. You can look for the Silver Van around the city at the following locations and times:
MONDAYS
Madison and Keeler
10:30am-12:30pm
South Austin area, Chicago Avenue near Menard
1pm-3pm
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS
California South of North Ave
5pm-7pm
WEDNESDAYS AND SATURDAYS
3110 West Taylor (CRA office)
2pm-6pm
THURSDAYS
Cermak and Wastenaw
2pm-4pm
California North of Division
6pm-8pm
FRIDAYS
Roosevelt and Whipple
11:15am-1:15pm
5th Ave and Kilpatrick Ave
2:15pm-4:15pm
Help With Recovery
Recovery is a journey. There are people ready to help you at every step.