As a psychiatric social worker in an inpatient behavioral health hospital, one of the populations I serve are individuals in the substance detox unit. I lead group therapies to be a sounding board, meet on a daily basis with the treatment team to determine the most beneficial next steps, provide resources for sober living homes, and make referrals to additional outpatient programs. I am constantly inspired by my patients on a daily basis, working hard towards steps to recovery.
The Release Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to eliminate financial barriers for those seeking substance use disorder or mental health treatment and to provide access to quality care; regardless of zip code, race, gender, or sexual orientation.
Substance Use Disorder and mental illness destroy the lives of too many people from underserved communities who may not have the resources for proven treatments. The Release Foundation offers scholarships to bridge the gap between what people can afford and what they need to transform their lives and provides scholarships for residential treatment, extended care sober living, intensive outpatient treatment, intervention, counseling and more.
I had the privilege of raising funds for Release at the New York City Marathon in 2021 and cannot wait to continue to support Release again in the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon in Germany this fall. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my fundraising efforts. No donation is too small. This means the world.
"It's like having a second chance at life, seeing everything with clarity, gratitude; it's unbelievable." - RW
Chloe Riven, MSW
chloe.riven@gmail.com
