LifeHouse Group to Host Sober Block Party in Dixmoor
LifeHouse Group to Host Sober Block Party in Dixmoor (Dixmoor, IL) — LifeHouse Group, Restoration Ministries, and The Phoenix have joined together to host a sober block party that is free and open to anyone who is eighteen years or older. Their goal is to create more sober spaces in the south suburbs of Chicago to allow people in recovery to gather without the presence of alcohol or drugs.
The opioid crisis has shined a much-needed spotlight on the challenges facing people with substance use disorders. It has stimulated conversations about addiction and recovery and the need for affordable, effective treatment. What is less talked about, but just as important, is the need for places and spaces where one can go after treatment to build a solid foundation in recovery.
“Unfortunately, our culture all too often links social events and the idea of ‘fun’ to the use of alcohol and drugs,” said Dan Walsh, LifeHouse Group’s chief executive officer. “Getting clean and sober is one challenge, staying clean and sober is quite a different challenge. Studies have shown that one of the most important indicators for a successful recovery is a person’s ability to make meaningful connections to other people and to build community. That’s why LifeHouse Group, Restoration Ministries, and The Phoenix are hosting a sober block party in early May. It’s part of our effort to end the isolation so many people in recovery experience.”
Event Details
Location: LifeHouse Group, 14127 Leavitt Ave, Dixmoor, Illinois
Date and Time: May 3rd, 2024, from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Activities Include: Live DJ, Open Mic Performances, BBQ, and Games
LifeHouse Group, along with its non-profit affiliate, LifeHouse Recovery Organization, provides recovery services to adult men with substance use disorders. Their core services address all aspects of the recovery and reentry process by providing stable housing, job training and placement, education and life skills, and physical and mental wellness services.
LifeHouse Group to Host Sober Block Party in Dixmoor
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