Recovery Foundation, Inc.

02/20/2026

We have the most amazing team of people here at the Recovery Foundation! 🌻

Board member Mary Schneider is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Kinesiology (Occupational Therapy Program) and Psychology, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research focused on the effects of prenatal alcohol and/or prenatal stress exposure on neurobehavioral development and brain function. Her current work uses state-of-the-art neuroimaging techniques to examine neuro adaptational brain changes in neurotransmitter function after chronic alcohol consumption. Mary has been a grateful member of Al-anon for over 30 years, also facilitating al-anon meetings at the Dane County Jail. She also facilitates alateen meetings, ans has given presentations over the years on the role of the family in adolescent substance abuse recovery.

Here is a recent article published in The Journal of Neuroscience that Mary wrote along with a team of other brilliant people.

Given the prevalence of alcohol use and stress during pregnancy, we examined the effects in offspring of prenatal alcohol and stress on the dopamine system and drinking behavior in a primate model. In a 20-year prospective longitudinal experiment, we studied alcohol-naive adult rhesus monkeys of bot...

02/19/2026

Sharing resources matters.

Let someone you care about know they can call, text, or chat 988 anytime they need support.

02/19/2026

We can all contribute to breaking the stigma.
We are all people first 🖤

Check out more from John Hopkins at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org

02/19/2026

Looks like a spectacular event, hosted by a remarkable human- Ryan Hampton

Join Mobilize Recovery for our first Virtual Workshop of 2026! We’re celebrating the 50th Anniversary of two monumental events: Operation Understanding and Freedom Fest.

02/19/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Roger Ray Bird as our innagural and newly appointed Executive Director of the Recovery Foundation. Shown here with fellow board members Amanda Ginther Uphoff and CliffMcDonald, Roger brings a robust life toolbox with him to work. Expect to meet Roger at upcoming events, and share in his enthusiasm to help people reclaim their lives from the clench of poor mental health and substance misuse. 🌻❤️🙏

02/17/2026

02/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE: August 24, 2026 for the annual Wisconsin Recovers golf event benefiting the Recovery Foundation in Madison.

02/10/2026

Do you know the significance of the sunflower in regards to mental health and substance recovery? 🌻

Well, naturally, sunflowers reorient themselves towards the light. The sunflower signifies strength, hope, tenacity, and survivability- all attributes aligned with individual growth and recovery.

Here is a poem written by our Executive Director Roger Ray Bird, reminding us to always keep looking for the light.

“Doubt Not In Hope And This Truth”

Our journey grand, but alas, no picnic

The clouds, they stalk us.

And yet, the sun she is ever-present, lurking behind the darkness

The black sky dumps tears atop our head, yet she shines still.

The sun, she is there, burning bright, she always there

This no fable, mere no metaphor no riddle, this total truth.

Do not await the trip off the tarmac to see it, to know it as so

Hope we all feel her warm and loving rays, more than not.

Strive to remember, she is there, always there, the sun

She warms us, casts light upon our world, even when dark.

That is, when we choose to feel her, choose to see her

Doubt not in hope and this truth, feel the sun, despite the clouds.

🙏🏾🌻🫶

02/07/2026

2026 save the date!

June 2nd 2026: Madison Recovery Night at Mallards baseball, a Recovery Foundation fundraiser. Hope to see you there!

🤎💛❤️💚🖤💙

06/25/2025

Please Join Us for the 2025 Wisconsin Recovers Golf Tournament! ⛳️
Presented by Madison Recovery Center, Recovery.com, and the Recovery Foundation

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025

This incredible day of golf is more than just a game—it’s a chance to give back. All proceeds go to the Recovery Foundation, a Wisconsin-based nonprofit providing financial support to those in recovery.

🔗 REGISTER NOW: wisconsinrecovers.com

12/25/2024

As the year comes to a close, we at The Recovery Foundation want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible community. Your unwavering support and generous donations have allowed us to make a meaningful impact, assisting countless individuals on their recovery journey. Together, we’re changing lives and fostering hope.

Thank you for being a part of this mission!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving!

This season, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible generosity of our donors and supporters. Your compassion and commitment make it possible for us to help individuals and families find hope and healing through treatment.

To those we’ve had the privilege to assist on their journey to recovery: we are honored to walk alongside you as you take steps toward a brighter future. Your courage inspires us every day.

As we reflect on all we’ve accomplished together this year, we are reminded of the power of community, resilience, and second chances. Thank you for being a part of this mission.

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, hope, and connection.

— The Recovery Foundation Board 🌻