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 recovery. Preventing overdose. Strengthening
communities.
We help individuals, families, and communities affected by substance use disorder by
providing lifesaving resources, compassionate support, and opportunities for long-term recovery through:
- Free naloxone and overdose prevention resources
- Education, training, and community awareness
- Transitional aftercare and recovery support
- Recovery scholarships for safe, structured sober living
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.”
Drug overdose remains the leading cause of death for Americans ages 18–44.
Although overdose deaths have declined from their peak in recent years, tens of thousands of lives are still lost each year. Through prevention, education, and timely access to naloxone, we have the opportunity to save lives and create more pathways to recovery.
To help address this ongoing public health crisis, the Overdose Response Network within the Clinton Foundation is partnering with Start Healing Now to bring together superintendents, school personnel, local health departments, and collegiate recovery programs to expand access to Overdose Aid Kits (OAKs), fentanyl awareness, and naloxone education in middle schools, high schools, colleges, and universities across the country.
By working together, we can equip schools and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to recognize an overdose, respond quickly, and save lives.
Take a look at our work in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to see what’s possible when schools, community organizations, and public health partners come together to protect students, support families, and build healthier communities.