The Porch of Recovery

08/01/2026

Updated meeting list for Rushville.

08/01/2026

August is Overdose awareness month. Education is key, Education saves lives. The Porch of Recovery carries Narcan, Fentanyl test strips, Xylazine test strips, and bag for deactivating substances. These supplies are dispersed privately and confidentially. If you are worried identify can be shared you may create a text now number, text our Director at 765-561-4109 and state where you would like the items to be dropped off at(for example in mailbox, in a tree stump, on the side of the road) we will get these life saving products to you.

07/23/2026

REMINDER: Attending the wellness festival is our activity for September. If you would like to attend please contact Brittnee Hillebrand for scholarship information

Getting to Know Us

Little Blue River Wellness Festival is more than a festival, it’s a movement toward making wellness more accessible and feel-good inspirational.

Built on connection, education, and nature, every workshop, class, campfire, and conversation is designed to help you reconnect with yourself and others.

What many people don’t know is that every ticket supports Little Blue River Wellness, our local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, helping provide free support groups, wellness classes, educational opportunities, and community resources throughout the year.

This land has been a place of gathering since the 1970s. Today, we’re honored to continue that legacy by creating experiences that bring people together and remind us that wellness grows through community.

Thank you for being part of the journey. Learn more about who we are, our roots, and our vision at our website.

📸 Angela Jackson Photography

Little Blue River Wellness Festival
Sept 10–13 | Camping + special offerings
One full festival day: Saturday, Sept 12
https://www.littleblueriverwellness.org
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07/21/2026

‼️GREAT NEWS‼️

The Porch of Recovery recently made the difficult decision to notify Eastside Self Storage that we could no longer afford our storage unit due to limited funding. We began preparing to move everything out.
As we scramble to figure out our next move, the team at Eastside Self Storage reached out. Generously donating six months of free storage so we can continue serving our community while we work to secure additional funding.
This was a donation of hope, support, encouragement, and belief in the work we do.
This storage space helps us continue serving our community and providing meaningful supports.

To everyone at Eastside Self Storage : thank you. Your generosity, compassion, and willingness to invest in our mission means more than words can express.
If you're looking for a storage facility that truly cares about the people in this community, we can't recommend Eastside Self Storage in Rushville enough.
From all of us at The Porch of Recovery, thank you for believing in us and helping us continue to make a difference. We will never forget this incredible act of kindness. ❤️

07/21/2026

The Giving Krue is a valuable resource in our community of Rushville. Here is a video of the Director sharing her real life experience of utilizing a good resource available to all in our county. Use your resources! To learn more about The Giving Krue visit their page and send a message with any questions.

07/21/2026

This month's activity is badminton! We will be playing next week during our All Pathways meeting.

Recovery is about building a life that is meaningful, connected, and enjoyable. Finding safe, healthy activities creates opportunities for joy, friendship, personal growth, and purpose.
Whether it's sports, art, music, volunteering, or spending time with supportive people, enjoyable activities improve overall wellness and remind us that fun and fulfillment are part of a healthy life.
Finding fun in recovery isn't just about staying busy it's about discovering what brings you joy and creating a life you look forward to.

07/09/2026

‼️ SCHOLARSHIPS‼️We are so excited to have partnered with Little Blue River Wellness Festival . Our September event will be to attend this holistic festival. Join us as we view life in a more relaxed setting, finding coping skills, and having a day of self-care. If you are in recovery and want to join us on this beautiful day please fill out the scholarship to ensure you are able to attend. Please note in the scholarship information that you are with The Porch of Recovery's All Pathways Meeting.

https://www.littleblueriverwellness.org/tickets-KK04Q

The schedule below is subject to change before the event as plans are still being finalized.

WE HOPE YOU CAN JOIN US FOR THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY 💜

06/26/2026

If you are wanting to attend the September Wellness Festival please click link go to bottom of page and fill out for the scholarship. Say your are coming with the All Pathways group and we hope everyone that wants to go gets a spot 💜 Let's celebrate Recovery month with an amazing wellness day. Little Blue River Wellness Festival is presented by Little Blue River Yoga.

https://www.littleblueriveryoga.com/tickets-KK04Q

06/23/2026

Our September activity will be to attend the Little Blue River Wellness Festival ! This will be a Saturday filled with wellness workshops. If you are wanting to attend with us please contact Brittnee Hillebrand so that she is able to sign you up for the scholarship to ensure you are able to attend. We hope to bring a good group of recovering individuals to this amazing festival. The Wellness Festival is for 18+ and is a sober event.

“I truly felt an awakening at the Little Blue River Wellness Festival. I have learned how community works and am learning how I can start providing to my community with love and a full cup. I do not have the words to explain my experience during the coming home to community workshop. This whole event was truly amazing, eye opening, and a great day for self reflection without judgement but with understanding.“
— LBRWF community member ✨

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Little Blue River Wellness Festival
Sept 10–13 | Camping + special offerings
One full festival day: Saturday, Sept 12
https://www.littleblueriveryoga.com
🪷 🏕️

06/02/2026

🧩 For this week's All Pathways meeting we will be exploring the Hidden Benefits of Word Searches 🧩

Word searches are more than just a fun pastime—they can be a simple and effective way to support your mental well-being.
✨ Benefits of Word Searches:

🧠 Reduce Stress & Anxiety Focusing on finding words helps shift attention away from racing thoughts and anxious thinking patterns, creating a calming mental break.

🌊 Promote a Relaxed "Flow" State The repetitive scanning and pattern recognition involved in word searches can help you become fully engaged in the moment, similar to mindfulness practices.

💭 Interrupt Negative Rumination Because your brain is focused on searching for words, it has less room to dwell on worries, stressors, and negative thought spirals.

😊 Boost Mood Finding hidden words creates small moments of accomplishment that can trigger dopamine release, helping improve mood and motivation.

🧘 Encourage Mindfulness Word searches require focused attention on the present task, helping you stay grounded in the here and now.

✏️ Provide Tactile Engagement Using a pencil or highlighter to physically search a page can serve as a grounding technique.

🎯 Low-Pressure Activity Word searches are predictable, non-competitive, and free from the fear of failure—making them accessible to people of all ages.

Sometimes self-care doesn't have to be complicated. A simple word search, a quiet moment, and a few hidden words may be enough to help calm the mind and reset your day. 💙