Recovery Resources
Southeast Kansas Recovery Resources is a working coalition comprised of agency and/or organization representatives as well as community members at large, located within Southeast Kansas. Members work together to address a variety of issues surrounding substance use disorder (SUD), opioid use disorder (OUD) and addiction.
The SEK Recovery Resources Coalition, supported by HRSA RCORP funds and independent donors, has made significant strides in providing drug prevention services to school districts, trauma-informed care trainings for agencies, overdose prevention training, and harm reduction supplies to communities in Allen, Bourbon, Coffey, Neosho, Wilson, and Woodson counties. We have distributed naloxone, safe sex kits, wound care kits, and other supplies, facilitated peer support services, hosted educational sessions, approved scholarships for essential needs, and operated the SEK Recovery House, offering housing and community service opportunities.
To support SEK Recovery Resources, donate today or contact us for ways to volunteer.
If you are struggling with substance-use in your life and are curious about recovery, give us a call at 620.380.6008 or come see us. You are not alone. We are here for you!
SEK RECOVERY HOUSE
SEK RECOVERY HOUSE
Recovery Housing in Iola, KS
SEK Recovery Housing strives to provide a safe, secure, and healthy living environment that promotes abstinence-based pathways of recovery, improving one’s physical, mental, spiritual, and social wellbeing. We provide peer-led recovery support to individuals during or after treatment programs, as they transition to living independently and productively in their chosen community.
To enquire about housing availability and options, please submit your information with the form below.
OTHER RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES
There are many resources available for those seeking recovery. Besides the services and support our SEK Recovery Resources program supplies, here are a variety of other local resources that may help you on your road to recovery.
If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate attention, please dial 988 or visit The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Meet The Team
April Jackson
Addiction Prevention &
Recovery Resources Director
Andrea Pontious
Community Health
Worker
April Jackson
Addiction Prevention & Recovery Resources Director
April Jackson is responsible for day-to-day activities of the Southeast Kansas Substance Misuse Prevention Coalition. April collaborates with workgroup members to implement strategies and ensure continuity and quality of service for a six-county region.
April was born and raised in the Southeast Kansas area. She attended schools in Pittsburg and Shawnee before graduating from Marmaton Valley High School in Moran. She worked and raised her two children, mostly as a single parent, while living in Emporia. April graduated from Emporia State University (2019) with a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Earth Science and Geospatial Information Systems. April relocated back to her family’s farmstead just outside of Moran in 2021.
April maintains a sober lifestyle since 1999 and is passionate about helping people find recovery and freedom from active addiction. April is a practicing home-herbalist and enjoys making herbal teas and crafts, watching the KC Chiefs, camping, hiking, kayaking, and yoga.
Contact: april@thriveallencounty.org
Andrea Pontious
Community Health Worker
Andrea is a dedicated individual whose strong academic background and unwavering commitment to community service shape her life. With associate degrees in accounting and business administration, she has a strong foundation in financial and organizational matters. Her passion for social change is evident in her extensive volunteer work, which includes supporting those affected by incarceration through Behind the Walls, assisting rehabilitation with the Kansas Department of Corrections, and participating in Operation Soup Line and recovery groups across the state. This commitment to social change is a driving force in her life.
Andrea grew up in South-central Kansas and relocated to Southeast Kansas in 2012. Raising her children in the area and coming to love the small rural areas, she and her husband built a home north of Erie, Kansas, to become permanent residents.
As a proud mother of seven children aged thirteen to twenty-four, Andrea's dedication to her family is unwavering. She and her husband, Craig, foster a loving and supportive home life, a testament to her strong family values. The family's shared love for sports often sees them spending time together at games and practices, strengthening their bond.
Andrea's love for nature is a significant part of her life. She enjoys boating, hiking, and traveling, reflecting her deep environmental appreciation. These pursuits, along with her family and community work, testify to her commitment to environmental stewardship. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sociology to address social issues like addiction, she hopes to use her skills to impact the future.
Contact: andreap@thriveallencounty.org
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