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Give a Little Bit of You!

Join Us This Giving Tuesday: December 3, 2024 As we embrace the spirit of giving this holiday season, LifeRing Secular Recovery invites you to participate in a meaningful way. On Giving Tuesday, we are excited to present LifeRing-wide opportunities to contribute and make a difference in our community. X X Anyone Can Be a Giver!…

Veterans In Recovery

Veterans in Recovery As we observe Veterans Day, it’s vital to highlight the unique challenges faced by our Veterans, particularly concerning mental health and substance use disorder (SUD). The sacrifices made by those who serve our country are profound, and many Veterans return home bearing invisible wounds that can lead to various struggles, including problematic…

Thanksgiving Day Invitation

LifeRing Open Door Invitation Thursday, November 28, 2024  |  6:00am to Midnight Pacific Time Zoom Link   Meeting ID: 846 0720 7146  ●  Passcode: lifering • This is a social gathering. Verifications will not be issued. •   You’re Invited! Come join us online Thursday, November 28th, for the LifeRing Annual Thanksgiving Social Gathering! This…

National Liver Awareness Month

  Yellow Eyes? Great for a Cat …   … but not so great for you! The final day of National Liver Awareness Month is an opportune time to reflect on the critical role our liver plays in our overall health and well-being, especially for those of us on the journey of recovery. At LifeRing…

A Different Donation Appeal

Save the Life of Someone You Will Never Meet Phil Lesh, bassist of iconic San Francisco bands Grateful Dead and Phil Lesh and Friends, passed away last night. The exact circumstances surrounding his passing remain private, but there is no mystery around who kept him alive: Cody. “I’m only alive today because a man named…

Suicide Awareness | Recognize and Respond

  September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month September is Nation Suicide Prevention Month. Throughout the month, mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Last month, I lost my 24-year old niece to suicide. I am on my way home to offer what support I can…

Early Morning Meetings

Rise and Shine! As we kick off Recovery Awareness Month this September, it’s the perfect time to start each day with intention and support. LifeRing Secular Recovery’s early morning meetings create a welcoming environment that promotes camaraderie and understanding, reminding us that recovery is not just about facing challenges, but also about celebrating progress. By…

Summer Splashes

The Ripple Effect Thinking of summer − and of splashing − reminded me of the river that ran behind the farm home of my youth. I would take my shoes off and cross the river at random places to get to the base of the mountain on the other side quicker than walking to the…

LifeRing SF — At Night!

LifeRing is proud to announce our first in-person meeting at night in San Francisco since the Pandemic!