New Non-Profit Organization Changing the Way We View Co-Occurring Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse
Introduction to Recovery Path Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization pioneering the way we view, provide health care to, and support those seeking recovery from co-occurring eating disorders and substance addiction.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) November 26, 2004
Recovery Path Foundation (RPF) is a 501c3 non-profit organization pioneering the way we view, provide health care to, and support those seeking recovery from co-occurring eating disorders and substance addiction. While a major focus will be on research and education, RPF will provide grants to qualified individuals to engage in a prescribed treatment plan. Those eligible are the people who desperately want and need help but are unable to get it due to exhaustion of insurance benefits or lack of funds.
Through the granteeÂ’s commitment for a minimum of 2 years, RPF will be able to conduct research on the effectiveness of integrated screening and treatment, including cost analyses and treatment delivery processes. RPF will address the causes, prevention, stigma, research, assessment, treatment, and the critical transition to living - addressing the very real issues (physical, social, spiritual, emotional, mental, financial, occupational, environmental) that individuals face.
RPF is collaborating with reputable mental health facilities, treatment centers and professionals; academic institutions; businesses; legislators; and community organizations to develop necessary educational programs that answer the questions: What does co-occurring mean? What are the signs? How do we eliminate the shame? How do we remove the barriers to healthcare? How can the community help?
“Every single member of society is affected by eating disorders and substance abuse – whether directly through their own personal experience, dealing with family, friends or loved ones and indirectly through personal safety, increases in healthcare costs or issues in the workplace,” says Leslie Migliozzi, Executive Director of Recovery Path Foundation. “We understand that we cannot treat these diseases with a quick fix. What we need to do is educate, inform and invest in long-term, comprehensive care… and it takes us all to make a difference.”
According to a December 2003 report by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, 50% of people with an eating disorder abuse drugs or alcohol, and 35% of people with substance dependence has an eating disorder.
For more information or to learn how you can help, contact Recovery Path Foundation at 908 W Horatio Street, Suite A, Tampa, FL 33606 or 813-514-0350.
Contact:
Leslie Migliozzi, Executive Director
Recovery Path Foundation
813-514-0350
813-514-0349 (fax)
ContactUs@RecoveryPathFoundation. org
Www. RecoveryPathFoundation. org
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