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Salem city councilors just unanimously approved $250,000 to launch a groundbreaking pilot program that combines housing with comprehensive addiction recovery support. The program will help people battling opioid addiction rebuild their lives with mental health care, job training, and stable housing all in one place.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
After months of dedication, a Lawrence County veteran is graduating from a specialized treatment program that offers veterans a path to recovery instead of incarceration. Cory Alan Jacks will be honored at the court's third graduation ceremony on February 26.
Volunteers in Owensboro let themselves get "locked up" to help people fighting addiction. The playful fundraiser brought in $5,000 more than expected for a life-changing recovery program.
For 10 years, a Wisconsin journalist was told "get sober first" before getting help. Then she found SMART Recovery, a peer support program co-founded by a Madison psychologist that welcomes people wherever they are in their journey.
Twenty-three women at Mississippi Correctional Institute for Women just completed The Haven, a recovery program created by incarcerated women for incarcerated women. The peer-led initiative tackles addiction, unhealthy relationships, and personal accountability through structured support and shared living.
Incarcerated men at South Mississippi Correctional Institution completed a groundbreaking 16-part trauma recovery program designed to break cycles of violence. The graduation marks a shift toward rehabilitation in a prison system once known only for punishment.
After two years of living substance-free, Jackie Forthman graduated from Van Wert County's Recovery Court, a program that helps people overcome addiction while addressing legal challenges. Her achievement represents the success of a community-backed program that's been changing lives since 2014.
Williams YMCA in Avery County is offering a free 12-week exercise program designed specifically for cancer survivors, starting February 12. The program combines strength training, cardio, and peer support to help rebuild physical and emotional strength after treatment.
A community-based recovery program in Singapore is helping young people overcome addiction by treating it as a mental health condition, not a moral failure. WE CARE professionals are proving that connection, not isolation, is the key to breaking the cycle.
A Louisville recovery center is the only place in Kentucky where mothers can bring their children while getting treatment for addiction. One woman who adopted her late friend's baby now uses the program to heal alongside the toddler she's raising.
Health Secretary RFK Jr. announced a major shift in addiction care, opening federal funding to faith-based recovery programs while expanding medication access. The new approach aims to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction by combining spiritual support with evidence-based treatment.
Roswell Park Cancer Center launches two free 12-week programs that blend fitness with research to help survivors restore their strength and confidence. Both virtual and in-person options make recovery support accessible to everyone.
A sold-out brunch in West Virginia brought together families, fashion, and powerful recovery stories to support mothers rebuilding their lives. The Hope Blooms event raised critical funds for a unique program where women in recovery can keep their children by their side.
Five people in Greene County, Tennessee just celebrated a life-changing milestone: graduating from Recovery Court after conquering addiction. Their success stories prove that with the right support, recovery is possible.
A new film spotlights Oxford House, a 50-year-old program where people in recovery help each other stay sober through democratically run, self-supporting homes. Nearly 35 of these homes now operate in the Knoxville area, offering affordable housing and mutual support without traditional treatment costs.
Liza Ronald battled addiction for 36 years before finding help at a Lexington recovery center. Now she's returning hope to others as a recovery coach, proving that transformation is possible.
A new documentary celebrates five decades of Oxford House, peer-run recovery homes that have helped thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. The film debuts June 11 in Washington, featuring six residents whose stories prove community-based recovery works. #
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 groundbreaking digital therapy program helped Black and ethnic minority mothers recover from perinatal mental health challenges at rates far higher than national averages. By combining community trust with fast access to culturally aware care, the pilot proved that designing services around real barriers can transform outcomes.
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