b'CONCO HO IHAOLS AITNAUL A R RPO R T OU|R COF LUIA I NA WRT O 67CRODN CORSDP T PN ALN NEUPAOLRTE| AMFMI NTITOYN ~SGAINVDIGCCI EHD IPTUARTPI ONSSEA CLIENT ACCEPTS SHELTER RATHER THAN RETURN TO LIVING OUTDOORS IN A TENTGately cited the response to a woman who had been living in a tent in freezing temperatures when she asked for help through The Doorway. Instead of returning to her tent with a future appointment, she had a doctors appointment quickly at the Recovery Clinic, received medication to start her recovery, spent the night in a respite center and was admitted to a treatment center the next day.An important benefi t of The Doorway is its team of recovery coaches from a community partner, Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region. Many of the coaches are in long-term recovery from substance use themselves and provide a crucial connection for new clients. They and The Doorway staffoff er help, without stigmatizing, to people who need it.The early, eff ective intervention avoids more suff ering and potentially moreThe Doorway and Recovery Clinic are supported by the annual costly treatment for related medicalBridge to Recovery Walk in Franklin. The event typically attracts more illnesses down the road. than 300 participants and raises more than $20,000. COVID-19 reduced Recovery coaches also are on call 24/7participation in 2021, with fewer walkers and a lower amount raised.for the Hospital Support Program atProceeds help clients meet immediate needs such as paying for Concord Hospital - Laconia to helpprescriptions before insurance coverage becomes eff ective. patients who come to the Hospital in a substance use crisis. Their expertise also provides important support for staff The next Bridge to Recovery Walk caring for substance misuse patients. will be held June 5, 2022.'