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Koinonia Alumnus Invited To August Reunion

Koinonia Residential Treatment Center

A reunion is planned for people recovering from addictions who have been to the Koinonia Residential Treatment Center in Rhinlenader.

Jay Wentworth of Empowered Affiliates in Eagle River is an alumnus of the Koinonia program and describes what is planned...

"....The alumni is a group of former clients who have found recovery and want to go out and spread the message one way or another. As of last year, we turned 501(c)3 non-profit, so we're going to deeper pockets to raise some money. We're going to do some things like sober housing in the Rhinelander area, which is much needed we think, and scholarships to Koinonia for those who can't afford it....."

On August 11, the alums are sponsoring "Rock and Recover Rendezvous" at the Koinonia Treatment Center on Chippewa Drive. Along with live music, 400 people are expected to attend. John Shinholser of a large recovery program, the McShin Foundation in Virginia, is the keynote speaker.

Wentworth says Shinholser will be making stops locally....

"....John Shinholser will also be visiting the Vilas and Oneida county jails the day before this event to talk to the inmates there about recovery. Quite frankly, a lot of people doing jail time have gone in and out and jail is based on their addiction or alcoholism...."

Wentworth says anyone can come to the event. He says they would like to get enough resources to have two sober living facilities here in the Northwoods.

A sober living house gives people with addictions a transitional place to stay....

"...I would like to see at least one mens and one womens residential extension transitional program here in the Northwoods. Currently, we have none. Crandon just started theirs, I know that. I don't know about Lac du Flambeau, but I know the Rhinelander area, our Tri-County area, we are in desperate need of getting people extended treatment for those that need it....."

For more information contact Wentworth at Empowered Affiliates in Eagle River at 715-337-2151

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