Save the Michaels of the World, Inc. was established in June of 2011 as a small kitchen roundtable action group, to bring attention and awareness of the devastating effects of opioid medications after the death by suicide of 20 year old Michael David Israel.
Avi and Julie Israel decided they didn’t want to see other families suffer the loss of a loved one. The journey started with an interview with a Buffalo News reporter who told Michael’s story. That story got more attention from TV stations. Doctors, patients, parents and the population as a whole are not aware of the danger of opiate addiction. We wanted to find a way to address the overprescribing of pain medications such as hydrocodone and others.
Recovery Coach
Save the Michaels of the World, Buffalo
I began to find my passion for Family and Peer Coaching while traveling on my own path in recovery. The opportunity to help others navigate through their darkest moments fills my heart and gives me purpose every day. I am blessed to work with an amazing organization of people who embrace hope, recovery and personal growth. I continue my story of recovery through my passions working a 12-step program, service to others and my own continued education. I received my Bachelor's Degree last May, this had been a long-time goal of mine. I believe in always remaining humble, teachable and setting an example to my children and grandchildren. My motto is borrowed from a friend "Bless Them, Change Me".
‘Narcan — it gives people a second chance’: New Narcan vending machine to save lives
https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/northtowns/narcan-it-gives-people-a-second-chance-new-narcan-vending-machine-to-save-lives
There is a new way of fighting the drug overdose epidemic to save lives. A Narcan vending machine is now installed outside the Kenmore Fire Department.
“I reached out to Save the Michaels over 2 years ago and was looking for help with my husband, who is an alcoholic and at the time, he did not want to get any help. I came to understand that I needed help too. I have come a long way. I have a new perspective on things that I just didn’t think about amid all the drinking HE was doing. I can truly say that STM gave me the tools to use to keep things under control for ME. Once I used the tools suggested to me, I can honestly say that I was given a voice I didn’t know I had. I can say thanks to STM and their encouragement that my husband is now SOBER for a year and a half, and it has been awesome. SO, THANK YOU SAVE THE MICHAEL’S FOR WHAT YOU DO. YOU ALL ARE AMAZING PEOPLE. YOU SAVED TWO PEOPLE THE DAY YOU CALLED BACK. GOD BLESS.”
“Tapping into the support provided by Save The Michaels has been an absolute godsend. We highly recommend it.”
“I am beyond grateful to tell you that because of your services…I was able to have my two beautiful daughters returned to my care.”
Join us on WEBEX on Monday, November 13th from 7PM-8:30PM for our Distinguished Speaker, Rob Kent.
To Attend A Webex Group
Go to our Webex Room: https://savethemichaels.webex.com/meet/rchost