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About Us

Our mission

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Our mission

 South Metro Community Services is a 501 (C3) Nonprofit Recovery Community Organization.  We strive to connect individuals with substance use disorder to vital resources tailored to each persons unique needs, We fight together to empower autonomy and decrease stigma.  

Advocacy

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Our mission

 South Metro Community Services  advocates for policy change to protect individuals with Substance use disorder. 

Education

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 South Metro Community Services provides the public with life saving Naloxone training and educates the community on substance use disorder and recovery.  

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Equitable resources

Equitable resources

South Metro Community Services has a database of resources for those in need. SMCS provides resources that fit the participant's identified pathway to recovery.  

Welcome

 How Language Choice Can Reduce Stigma 


 "Protest any labels that turn people into things. Words are important. If you want to care for something, you call it a ‘flower;’ if you want to kill something, you call it a ‘weed.’”   -SAMHSA 

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

 Equity is a foundational principle guiding our approach to enhancing outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders. SMCS is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to high-quality services and services for all individuals, irrespective of their background or circumstances.

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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) Scope of Practice & Ethical Boundaries

 Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS) provide non-clinical support to individuals in recovery, helping them navigate their recovery journey through lived experience, mentorship, and advocacy.  


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Welcome to South Metro Community Services Society

We are a group of people who are interested in South Metro Community Services and want to explore its history, culture, and traditions. Our society provides a platform for members to connect, share their knowledge, and learn from each other. Whether you are a historian, a researcher, or simply curious about South Metro Community Services, we welcome you to join us and be a part of our community.


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Partnered with Recovery Corps

 

The challenges around opioid, alcohol, and other substance use disorders are complex and growing. Recovery Corps is here to help. 

AmeriCorps Members are trained to serve in nonprofits and public agencies to offer peer support and project management to help expand capacity and make recovery possible for more Americans.

Meet Our Board and Staff

Board Chairman: Grant Pylkas, person in long-term recovery

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

 

Board Secretary: Robert Dufek, recovery ally

Board Vice-Chairman: Marcus Blue, person in long-term recovery

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

 

Board Member: Katie Blue, Person in long-term recovery

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

Board Treasurer: Noah Comer, Person in long-term recovery

 

Board Treasurer: Noah Comer, Person in long-term recovery

Board Member: Michael Weiner (attorney-at-law, ret.), recovery ally

Board Treasurer: Noah Comer, Person in long-term recovery

  

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

  

Program Coordinator: Tyler Myers, Person in long-term recovery

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

  

CPRS: Julie Raether, Person in long-term recovery

Director of Operations: James Longhenry, Person in long-term recovery

CPRS: Julie Raether, Person in long-term recovery

  

CPRS: Chris Smith, Person in long-term recovery

CPRS: Chris Smith, Person in long-term recovery

CPRS: Julie Raether, Person in long-term recovery

  

CPRS: Dan Dufek, Person in long term-recovery

CPRS: Chris Smith, Person in long-term recovery

CPRS: Dan Dufek, Person in long term-recovery

  

Grievance policy

                           To access stakeholder and volunteer grievance policy please email info@smcsmn.org

952-955-9399

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