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The Effects of Relapse on Recovery

The following is a conversation with former UGM Men's Recovery Counselor John Dunne on how relapse relates to recovery.

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Relapse, Early Intervention Tools for Family

By Jina Doggett, Director of Women's Recovery at Anna Ogden Hall Addiction and recovery affect not only individuals, but family and friends....

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A Word from the Kids at UGM Camp

UGM Camp would not be possible without you. Camp is about half way over, and we thought you might enjoy reading about what some of the kids want to...

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Q & A: UGM Staff Veterans

This month, we at UGM have explored the topic of freedom - what it is and what it is not. Recently, we asked some UGM staff military veterans...

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UGM Camp: a Girl Named Mina

By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger Mina. Mina is the name of the little girl that came into my life this last week at UGM Camp and left a...

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Floating on Grace

By Ryan Brown, UGM Youth Outreach Director On any given Wednesday during the summer, while traveling over the Spokane River just south of Ford,...

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UGM Camp: Treasuring At-Risk Kids

Two weeks into camp and amazing things are already taking place. The following are two incredible stories written by UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger...

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Caring for Kids at UGM Camp

By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger UGM Camp thrives on not only the incredible love of God, but also on the generosity of those who...

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July 4th Traditions

We asked UGM staff and residents about their past or present Fourth of July traditions. Here’s what they had to say.

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What does freedom mean to you?

Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of expression—we value freedom. We celebrate it! But there are different types of freedom, and...

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UGM Women's Auxiliary

Are you looking for a way to connect with UGM, make a difference and have fun fellowshipping with like-minded women? UGM Women’s Auxiliary may be the...

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A Heart for the Homeless

Rich Schaus has completed 13 years of ministry at the Union Gospel Mission. He served approximately 5 years at Anna Ogden Hall before being appointed...

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31 Years and Counting: Helping At-risk Youth

After 31 years of volunteering for UGM at Juvenile Detention, Jerry McGlade still has a heart for helping at-risk youth. He also has a passion for...

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Books Bless the Center for Women and Children

The UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene was recently the beneficiary of 1,400 books, the culmination of the Eagle Scout project of a...

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Can a week at camp really change a life?

Did you know Union Gospel Mission has a camp for underprivileged kids? We want every child to have the opportunity to spend a week at camp –...

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Experiencing God's Love at UGM Camp

By Clare Pursch, UGM Camp Photographer/Blogger Love that abounds, laughter that uplifts, hope that sustains, life that breathes life, light that...

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Leadership and Community Engagement

In this second part of an interview with Debi Pauletto, Debi describes her history at UGM and looks forward to the future. But first, Executive...

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Engaging the Community to Help Women and Children

This week, we are celebrating Debi Pauletto, the community relations coordinator at the Center for Women and Children. Debi has worked at UGM for 16...

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UGM Motors Sales Manager: Tom Frederick

Tom Frederick recently took the title of Sales Manager at UGM Motors, but he has held several positions since arriving at UGM. Here, Tom shares about...

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Welcome Home, My Child, Welcome Home

By DonnaLynn Davis, UGM LIFE Recovery Graduate After many years of bondage to depression and alcohol I finally surrendered and followed God’s call As...

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A Look into Vocational Advancement

Recovery from addiction takes healing the whole person. Joel Brown works in Vocational Advancement helping men heal both mentally and emotionally. He...

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Two Hearts Full of Gratitude

The following two letters are from women staying at the UGM Crisis Shelter for Women and Children. This first letter expresses gratitude toward all...

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Relationships: the Problem and the Cure

In the second part of this series on relationship addiction, UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm answers questions about how this type of...

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Tricia found a van at UGM Motors!

Tricia’s Story By Christie Grassmyer Director of Development, Big Table Community When Tricia was referred to Big Table, she was in desperate need of...

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The Cycle of "Love"

This post is the first in a 2-part series on relationship addiction by UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm. How would you define relationship...

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