At our recent Leader's Luncheon, we were honored to hear these Stories of Impact from members of the recovery community in our region. Their bravery in showing up and telling their stories will forever impact the outcome of current and future legislative and social...
https://vimeo.com/785241172 Click to listen to Justin's story as he shares his path of recovery and his journey of giving back to his...
Click below to listen to William's story as he shares his path of recovery and his journey of giving back to his community. Listen to Will’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....
Cesar Rodriguez, a loving father and husband shares his inspiring story of how he was able to turn his life around after 17 years of heroin use. Listen to Cesar’s story below and visit our Public Awareness Page for more empowering stories....
A nurse with substance use disorder--Ashley Howard was afraid her career would be over. Instead, she shares a story of receiving life-saving support from her employer during one of the toughest times. Listen to Ashley’s story below and visit our Public Awareness...
Robert Cooper is a CCAR Authorized Recovery Coach and founder/president of Zero Hour Life Center. Coach Rob is a person in long-term recovery and hosts a recovery podcast with peer coaches called Fired Up for Recovery. Listen to Coach Rob's story:...
Chelle is owner/operator of Sacred Spaces Recovery, a half-way house for people in recovery in St. Petersburg. She is a person in recovery speaking to the challenges of stigma and what is possible when we recognize people's humanity as they navigate their...
This year, we will launch an aggressive anti-stigma campaign. Complementing the work of local groups like The Hope Shot and emulating national players like Shatterproof, we will highlight stories of hope and recovery, and make room for those of loss...
Chelsea is a person in recovery. She talks about her experience at Grace House in Pasco, the challenges of stigma, and the simple, but profound joys of being in recovery. Listen to Chelsea's...
Bianca Talarico is Clinical Program Manager at Riverside Recovery of Tampa. As someone whose recovery journey took multiple years and attempts, she emphasizes the importance of not giving up on people. Even when the odds are stacked...
Danielle is a life coach working with women in recovery at Grace Recovery House in New Port Richey, FL. The way we talk about recovery too often focuses on simply not using rather than healing. When we think of and support each other as whole people,...
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