Press & Media Coverage
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Reclaiming Joy in Recovery: How Teetotal Initiative is Redefining Community-Based Support
Sober-friendly arts festival in Sharpsburg aims to celebrate recovery
Tawnya Panizzi at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review shines a light on the 2025 Fresh A.I.R. Festival.
Teetotaling is spreading across the Pittsburgh region
Roberta Burkhart at the Post Gazette highlights Teetotal's growth and impact in the greater Pittsburgh area after receiving a capacity-building grant from Staunton Farm Foundation.
How Pittsburgh’s Teetotal Initiative is redefining recovery through free sober events
NEXTpittsburgh's Joyce Gannon shines a light on Teetotal Initiative's achievements to-date and continued growth in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh’s Teetotal Initiative offers Sober Social Connection
Roberta Burkhart at the Post Gazette presents an in-depth look at how Teetotal Initiative is working to improve the lives of the sober community in Pittsburgh.
Let's Talk About Drugs
Co-Founders Scott, Jackie, and Director Lauren Broyles join Priscilla and Mitchell at the University of Utah to talk about addiction, recovery, and the need for sober social spaces.
On a Positive Note
KDKA News anchor Kym Gable attends one of Teetotal Initiative's Fresh Start events and talks with Scott, Jackie, and the event's attendees in her segment On a Positive Note.
In Conversation with Natalie Bencivenga
Teetotal Co-Founder Jackie Slaugenhaupt chats with Natalie Bencivenga at KDKA News about all that Teetotal Initiative offers the Sober Community in Pittsburgh. Listen here at KDKA News Radio
Yinz are Good
Teetotal Co-Founder Scott Page joins Tressa Glover on Yinz are Good to talk about his road to sobriety, what led he and Jackie to start Teetotal Initiative, and the amazing strides Teetotal has taken over the course of its first year.
AMERSA
Innovation in Action: Building Stronger Communities
Jackie and Lauren join Dr. Holly Hagle to discuss Teetotal's model for sober-focused events, and complementing formal treatment with consistent, community-rooted programming that addresses return to use predictors, and supports long-term recovery success.
Webinars
This webinar is designed for individuals and organizations passionate about advancing recovery, fostering community, and building evidence-based solutions. Ideal attendees include:
· Addiction, recovery, or public health researchers seeking novel data and collaboration opportunities.
· Evaluation specialists interested in studying the impact of social interventions on recovery.
· Philanthropists or funding organizations looking to invest in efforts to address the social needs of individuals in or pursuing recovery.
· Grantors focused on addiction, mental health, or public health initiatives.
· Recovery advocates and nonprofit leaders aiming to replicate successful models in their communities.
· Leaders in recovery networks seeking scalable and impactful ideas.
Click the button below to watch the webinar from February 4th, 2025.