Start Healing Now
“Start Healing Now (SHN) is focused on encouraging social connectedness through partnerships and building a culture of resilience in order to build a stronger foundation against the current public health crisis. As the substance abuse and alcohol epidemic continues to grow, so do the number of those working together to strengthen and build recovery efforts for those individuals struggling with the disease of addiction. SHN is proud to come together with other recovery community organizations to bring unity and hope to Wisconsin.”
Supporting individuals and their family members on the path to long-term recovery.
We walk with you, assisting with resources and financial help for:
- Safe and structured sober living homes
- Education
- Transitional aftercare programming
- Access to free NARCAN®
One Story of Healing
A message from Jake Niesen, Founder of Satori House Recovery
“We would like to extend our deep appreciation for everything Start Healing Now (formerly Stop Heroin Now) has done for Satori House and its residents in recovery. SHN was critical for our recovery community to gain access to housing—a basic need everyone should have access to. Because of the generosity cultivated through SHN, individuals didn’t have to spend critical time on finding a safe environment to thrive in recovery.”
A message from Jason Fritz of the Terry Fritz Memorial Foundation, Inc
Terry was born on December 20, 1987, to two loving parents (Greg and Eileen) and a 3-½ year old brother (Jason). Just after he turned 2 years old, he had open heart surgery to repair a hole in his heart. He handled the surgery and recovery like a champ. Just before he turned 4, his younger brother was born (Gregory). During his childhood years, stops at Children’s hospital became more frequent than anyone would have cared for, and he had quite a few emergency procedures and surgeries.
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“Start Healing Now (SHN) is focused on encouraging social connectedness through partnerships and building a culture of resilience in order to build a stronger foundation against the current public health crisis. As the substance abuse and alcohol epidemic continues to grow, so do the number of those working together to strengthen and build recovery efforts for those individuals struggling with the disease of addiction. SHN is proud to come together with other recovery community organizations to bring unity and hope to Wisconsin.”
During the pandemic, drug overdoses became the third leading cause of death for U.S. adolescents. While overdose deaths among this age group have decreased since their peak in 2021, the U.S. lost nearly 6,000 young people ages 15-24 in 2023.
To help turn the tide on this crisis, the Overdose Response Network within the Clinton Foundation is working with Start Healing Now to bring together superintendents, school personnel, local health departments, and collegiate recovery programs to get Overdose Aid Kits, fentanyl awareness, and naloxone training into middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
Please take a look at our recent work in Oshkosh, Wisconsin with all our amazing partners.