How it Works?

About Ripples of Recovery
Ripples of Recovery is a stigma-reduction campaign educating those in our rural, tribal, and frontier communities about the resources available to overcome addiction and support those in the recovery process. Our mission is to foster resilience through proper language and essential resources to those affected by addiction and substance misuse.
Request Materials
To request the Ripples of Recovery Toolkit containing all of our print and digital materials, please fill out this form. 
 
You can also download individual materials directly to your device at the links below. These assets are designed to raise awareness about substance misuse, recovery, and support. You will find a brief description of each piece with instructions on how to share them with your community as well as an overall guide to all Ripples of Recovery branding. 
How to Download and Post
1. To download an asset, click “Download” under the image.
 
2. Click “the dots in the bottom right corner” of the asset and click “Download” once more to save the file directly. 
 
3. Copy the post text.
 
4. Post directly to Instagram, Facebook, or (X) Twitter.
 
To use the asset for posting on a different device, or to post later, you can email the asset to yourself after clicking “Post to timeline,” “Tweet,” or “Download.”


Social Posts

Language Makes a Difference

Language Matters

How we speak about addiction matters. By using person-first language, we create a dialogue without judgement.

Language Makes a Difference

Language Matters

How we speak about addiction matters. By using person-first language, we create a dialogue without judgement.

  • #RipplesOfRecovery
  • #LanguageMatters
Recipes Social
Recipes

Small Gesture Recipes

When someone might be struggling, a small gesture goes a long way! We have some fun easy recipes to share with a loved one on our website.

Recipes Social
Recipes

Small Gesture Recipes

When someone might be struggling, a small gesture goes a long way! We have some fun easy recipes to share with a loved one on our website.

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  • #Recipes
  • #SmallGestures
The only way to get rid of the darkness is to turn on a light

Darkness to Light

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, know that recovery is always possible. Every small action towards recovery or showing support can create big waves of change going forward.

The only way to get rid of the darkness is to turn on a light

Darkness to Light

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, know that recovery is always possible. Every small action towards recovery or showing support can create big waves of change going forward.

  • #RipplesOfRecovery
  • #Support
It's Okay to Ask For Help

Asking for Help

Normalize seeking help and checking in on your family, friends, and community members. Recovery can take a lot of courage. Let’s be supportive and accepting.

It's Okay to Ask For Help

Asking for Help

Normalize seeking help and checking in on your family, friends, and community members. Recovery can take a lot of courage. Let’s be supportive and accepting.

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  • #SupportOthers
How to Reduce the Stigma
Empathy
Awareness
Community
Ripples of Recovery offers resources for treatment, support and raising awareness about addiction.

Reducing Stigma

Together, we can break the stigma surrounding addiction. By approaching it without judgment, we create space for empathy, awareness, and a supportive community.

How to Reduce the Stigma
Empathy
Awareness
Community
Ripples of Recovery offers resources for treatment, support and raising awareness about addiction.

Reducing Stigma

Together, we can break the stigma surrounding addiction. By approaching it without judgment, we create space for empathy, awareness, and a supportive community.

  • #RipplesOfRecovery
  • #ReduceStigma
What is Addiction / Substance Use Disorder?

What is Addiction / SUD?

Addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of individuals nationwide. SUD is not a moral failing or weakness, approach it with empathy and without judgement.

What is Addiction / Substance Use Disorder?

What is Addiction / SUD?

Addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is a complex and multifaceted condition that affects millions of individuals nationwide. SUD is not a moral failing or weakness, approach it with empathy and without judgement.

  • #RipplesOfRecovery
  • #Recovery
  • #Support

Posters

Ripples of Recovery Make Waves of Support

Blue Waves Poster

This poster rallies the community together to approach addiction with empathy and ease the process of finding support. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Ripples of Recovery Make Waves of Support

Blue Waves Poster

This poster rallies the community together to approach addiction with empathy and ease the process of finding support. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Every Story Matters. Share Yours.

Stories Matter Poster

This poster inspires the community to share stories of recovery to help others who might be struggling. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Every Story Matters. Share Yours.

Stories Matter Poster

This poster inspires the community to share stories of recovery to help others who might be struggling. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

This Nasal Spray Saves Lives

Naloxone Saves Lives Poster

This poster educates the public about naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

This Nasal Spray Saves Lives

Naloxone Saves Lives Poster

This poster educates the public about naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside a highly-trafficked establishment to spread the word.

How to Use Naloxone

How to Use Naloxone Poster

This poster contains instructions on how to use or administer naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

How to Use Naloxone

How to Use Naloxone Poster

This poster contains instructions on how to use or administer naloxone, a life-saving nasal spray. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Addiction is Not a Weakness

Not a Weakness Poster

This poster calls out the importance of viewing addiction as a condition as opposed to a weakness. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Addiction is Not a Weakness

Not a Weakness Poster

This poster calls out the importance of viewing addiction as a condition as opposed to a weakness. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Speak With Hope. Words Matter.

Speak With Hope Poster

This poster inspires the audience to be mindful of their language when discussing addiction and recovery. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Speak With Hope. Words Matter.

Speak With Hope Poster

This poster inspires the audience to be mindful of their language when discussing addiction and recovery. Posters can be applied to any wall inside or outside in a highly trafficked establishment to spread the word.

Recipe Cards

A Blend of Empathy

Smoothie Recipe Card

A recipe card for a banana & peanut butter smoothie. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity.

A Blend of Empathy

Smoothie Recipe Card

A recipe card for a banana & peanut butter smoothie. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity.

Share Your Story, Stir Up Some Change

Stir-Fry Recipe Card

A recipe card for a vegetable stir-fry. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity.

Share Your Story, Stir Up Some Change

Stir-Fry Recipe Card

A recipe card for a vegetable stir-fry. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity.

Pass Along the Love

Pasta Salad Recipe Card

A recipe card for a pasta salad. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity. 

Pass Along the Love

Pasta Salad Recipe Card

A recipe card for a pasta salad. Distribute this recipe card around your community to inspire positivity. 

Rack Cards

Speak With Hope

Language Rack Card

This Rack Card explains proper language around addiction and recovery to fight the stigma. Rack cards can be great on counter-tops or shelves for those visiting to grab on-the-go.

Speak With Hope

Language Rack Card

This Rack Card explains proper language around addiction and recovery to fight the stigma. Rack cards can be great on counter-tops or shelves for those visiting to grab on-the-go.

Not a Weakness Rack Card

This Rack Card highlights the importance of viewing addiction as a condition as opposed to a weakness. Rack cards can be great on counter-tops or shelves for those visiting to grab on-the-go.

Not a Weakness Rack Card

This Rack Card highlights the importance of viewing addiction as a condition as opposed to a weakness. Rack cards can be great on counter-tops or shelves for those visiting to grab on-the-go.

Wallet Cards

Speak With Hope, Not Stigma

Speak With Hope

This Wallet Card highlights the importance of person-first language when speaking about addiction and recovery. Wallet Cards can be handed out at events for easy message distribution.

Speak With Hope, Not Stigma

Speak With Hope

This Wallet Card highlights the importance of person-first language when speaking about addiction and recovery. Wallet Cards can be handed out at events for easy message distribution.

What is Addiction?

What is Addiction?

This Wallet Card defines addiction or substance use disorder (SUD). Wallet Cards can be handed out at events for easy message distribution.

What is Addiction?

What is Addiction?

This Wallet Card defines addiction or substance use disorder (SUD). Wallet Cards can be handed out at events for easy message distribution.

Window Cling

Ripples of Recovery Make Waves of Change

Waves of Change Window Cling

This Window Cling rallies the community to reduce the stigma around addiction and substance misuse. Apply this window cling in a highly-trafficked area to spread the word and inspire your community.

Ripples of Recovery Make Waves of Change

Waves of Change Window Cling

This Window Cling rallies the community to reduce the stigma around addiction and substance misuse. Apply this window cling in a highly-trafficked area to spread the word and inspire your community.

Language Guide

Talking About Yourself or Others with Substance Use Disorder

Language Guide, Color

This Language Guide can help you select words that reduce stigma and
promote person-first language when talking about addiction or substance misuse.

Talking About Yourself or Others with Substance Use Disorder

Language Guide, Color

This Language Guide can help you select words that reduce stigma and
promote person-first language when talking about addiction or substance misuse.

Talking About Yourself or Others with Substance Use Disorder

Language Guide, Black and White

This Language Guide can help you select words that reduce stigma and
promote person-first language when talking about addiction or substance misuse.

Talking About Yourself or Others with Substance Use Disorder

Language Guide, Black and White

This Language Guide can help you select words that reduce stigma and
promote person-first language when talking about addiction or substance misuse.