February is Heart Health Awareness Month. This is a time when people all over the country learn how to take better care of their hearts. One of the most important things you can do for your heart is to make sure your blood pressure is healthy. Must-Know Terms Cardiovascular Disease: Also referred to as heart disease […]
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Early Detection Saves Lives — Schedule Your Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder that regular screening can save your life. Cervical cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages, which means many people don’t know something is wrong until the disease is harder to treat. Screening helps catch changes early, when treatment is most effective. Over the past 50 years, cervical cancer screening has helped cut cases and […]
Dry-ish January: How Small Changes Can Make a Big Difference
Every January, millions of people try to kick off the new year by giving up alcohol altogether. For some, “Dry January” is a refreshing reset. But for many others, the all‑or‑nothing approach can feel intimidating, or even discouraging when life gets stressful or a slip happens. The truth is, you don’t have to quit completely […]
Holiday Mental Health Tips: How to Manage Stress, Grief and Sobriety During the Season
The holiday season often brings joy, connection and celebration — but for individuals in recovery or coping with grief, family gatherings can also present unique challenges. Stress, emotional triggers and social pressures can make this time of year overwhelming and a strain on our mental health. Nicole Vigil, LCSW, a therapist at CODAC’s Trauma Recovery […]
Using Art and Mindfulness to Support Recovery Through the Seasons
The Power of Art and Mindfulness During the Holidays As the days grow shorter and the holiday season approaches, many individuals face increased emotional challenges. At CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness, art and mindfulness are more than just activities — they’re powerful tools for healing. CODAC offers several art focused wellness groups, which include painting, […]
Southern Arizona’s First Trauma Recovery Center Opens to Support Victims of Violent Crime
Tucson adults now have access to comprehensive support and healing services through CODAC’s new Trauma Recovery Center (TRC), which serves individuals recently affected by violent crime — including gun violence, stabbings, physical assault, vehicular assault, sexual assault, domestic violence, human trafficking and other violent crime in the past three years as well as all homicide […]
CODAC Leaders Honored Among Tucson’s 40 Under 40
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness is proud to announce that two of its team members have been named among Tucson’s prestigious ‘40 Under 40’ honorees. Presented annually by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, this award celebrates young professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to strengthening the Southern Arizona community. Mark Grant, […]
CODAC Announces Vice President of Substance Use Treatment Operations
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness is proud to announce the promotion of Alex Fernandez, M.Ed., LIAC to the new role of Vice President of Substance Use Treatment Operations. With more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health and a deeply personal commitment to recovery, Fernandez brings visionary leadership and experience to this vital role. […]
TECH NERD CINCO de GOLF CLASSIC Raises More Than $57,000 for Survivors of Sexual Violence
The Southern Arizona Center Against Sexual Assault (SACASA) is thrilled to announce that the 4th Annual Tech Nerd Cinco de Golf Classic has raised $57,345 for survivors of sexual violence. This contribution brings the total amount raised for SACASA over the past three years to $124,557. More than 100 golfers participated in the event at […]
Vero S. – A Journey of Resilience & Recovery
Vero’s path to recovery began with a series of challenging events. At the age of 25, she was diagnosed with a rare and painful condition that turned her immune system against her own body, leading to kidney failure. She recalls the endless doctor visits with a sense of despair. “I was surrounded by people my […]
