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Ohio University Zanesville will host a free summit bringing together community members to share powerful stories of resilience and recovery across Appalachian Ohio. The September event offers both in-person and virtual options for anyone wanting to connect through stories of strength.
Over 100 people gathered at Ohio University Zanesville to share powerful stories of overcoming addiction, poverty, and mental health struggles. The second annual summit proved that hope and community support can transform lives across Appalachia.
Actor Will Poulter, filmmaker Adam Meeks, and recovery counselor Annette Deao are road-tripping across Ohio to screen their indie film "Union County," which features real people in recovery telling their authentic stories. The grassroots tour celebrates a hopeful side of the opioid crisis rarely seen on screen.
A Hollywood drama filmed entirely in Bellefontaine, Ohio features real addiction recovery court participants alongside professional actors, bringing rural America's opioid recovery story to nationwide theaters. The community-made film premiered at Sundance and hits theaters nationwide in August.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking down addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear real recovery journeys. Three speakers, including the vice president's mother, will share their stories of hope at a free March 27 event.
A group of mothers in Elizabethton gathered to share anonymous recovery stories, highlighting the strength it takes to heal from substance use disorder while raising children. Their message: recovery is possible when communities support instead of judge.
Nick's Ride 4 Friends hosted its fifth annual Recovery Speaks event, where people in recovery from addiction shared stories of hope and persistence. The Auburn nonprofit, which recently celebrated 10 years of peer-based recovery services, brought together current clients, staff, and community members for an afternoon of connection and celebration.
A Charleston church is hosting an evening where people in recovery can share their journeys of hope and healing. The Story Circle aims to shatter stigma by letting community members tell their own stories.
Nine people are using creativity to show the world what healing from addiction really looks like. North Carolina's Iredell County is bringing their stories to the community through film, art, and honest conversation.
A group of mothers gathered to share their recovery journeys, proving that healing from substance use disorder is possible with support. Their anonymous stories highlight the power of compassion over judgment.
This September, Liverpool will share powerful stories from people rebuilding their lives after struggles with addiction and mental health. The month-long celebration aims to challenge stigma and show that recovery is possible for everyone.
A Kentucky nonprofit is hosting a free community event where people will share their journeys from addiction to recovery, aiming to educate the public and reduce the shame that often keeps people from seeking help. The March 27 gathering will feature personal stories and connect families with local support resources.
A Minnesota county is inviting anyone touched by addiction recovery to share their story and have their portrait taken by a professional photographer. The project aims to reduce stigma and showcase the many faces of healing.
Tori Valentine overcame years of alcohol addiction, drug abuse, and exploitation to build a new life with a home, career, and supportive community. Her recovery story offers hope to others still struggling.
A Kentucky nonprofit is breaking addiction stigma by inviting the entire community to hear powerful recovery stories. The free event features speakers who've turned their lives around, plus resources for anyone seeking help.
Story County, Iowa just unveiled the YSS Ember Recovery Campus, a groundbreaking facility designed specifically to help teenagers overcome addiction. This first-of-its-kind center offers young people a safe space to heal and rebuild their lives.
A new Sundance film spotlights real recovery stories from people battling opioid addiction in rural Ohio. "Union County" blends drama with actual testimonials from a court-mandated rehab program, bringing dignity to the quiet work of getting better.
Once nearly extinct with only four nests in Ohio in 1979, bald eagles now nest successfully in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, with 21 eaglets taking flight since 2007. The comeback story signals a dramatic ecological recovery for a valley once choked by heavy industry.
A powerful new play about alcohol recovery opens in Savannah this April, showing how one man's denial transforms into hope. The White Chip runs for two weekends at Savannah Repertory Theater.
When a kitchen fire displaced 50 men from a Windsor recovery home, the community's response turned tragedy into a powerful story of support. Within days, donations and volunteers surrounded the residents with everything they needed.
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