First timer please be kind
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: mountaintop pa
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First timer please be kind
First time I've posted, my son has been in recovery for about 6 months. me I'm not sure I'll ever recover from all of this. He managed to finally get himself arrest, not once not twice but three times in one week. Off to jail he went, thank god because I'm sure he'd be dead otherwise. You think jail is so awful but you come to realize it's better than planning a funeral. He's in an intense program now. It's court administered and it's tough. It seems to be working, he'll be in it for atleast another 6 to 12 months then probably another year on probation. He's been talking about going to school and has heard from some of the counselors that there is grant/scholarship money for recovering addicts. Does anyone know if this is true and how to find them. I've searched the web but I'm not coming up with anything. Thanks!!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Punxsutawney/Pittsburgh
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I've had OVR services in the past based upon my status as a "substance abuser," and if I remember correctly, they had a clean-time requirement. (OVR=Office of Vocational Rehabilitation)
You might want to check out our "Friends & Family" forum. There's a lot of support specifically for family members and loved ones there who've been through all sorts of situations.
I have a sponsee who's son is in jail, and there were many nights she feared she'd be planning a funeral. I'm glad you haven't had to.
Peace & Love,
Sugah
You might want to check out our "Friends & Family" forum. There's a lot of support specifically for family members and loved ones there who've been through all sorts of situations.
I have a sponsee who's son is in jail, and there were many nights she feared she'd be planning a funeral. I'm glad you haven't had to.
Peace & Love,
Sugah
Forward we go...side by side-Rest In Peace
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Serene In Dixie
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Welcome to SR!
It's good to see your son is safe for awhile.
Let's hope this will be a turn around for him.
When I was dealing with the various addictions of
2 of my children
i found support in Al anon meeetings.
They helped me immensley.
Blessings
It's good to see your son is safe for awhile.
Let's hope this will be a turn around for him.
When I was dealing with the various addictions of
2 of my children
i found support in Al anon meeetings.
They helped me immensley.
Blessings
let it grow!
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 15,540
welcome, runningonempty - sorry to hear about your son and glad you found this website. i have a daughter in early recovery. alanon meetings really help me.
feel free to post over on the family and friends boards - a lot of parents over there!
blessings - k
feel free to post over on the family and friends boards - a lot of parents over there!
blessings - k
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Volcano Country!
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Off to jail he went, thank god because I'm sure he'd be dead otherwise.
I don't have an answer to your question - and I am guessing it varies from state to state, and maybe even by different school districts.
You may want to touch base with an youth alcohol counselor at your local youth rehab - they generally have lots of resources.
((hugs)) And welcome!!
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