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Knoxville Documentary Shows Peer-Led Recovery Success
Acts of KindnessMay 28

Knoxville Documentary Shows Peer-Led Recovery Success

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.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Mothers Share Recovery Stories to Break Stigma
Acts of KindnessJun 10

Mothers Share Recovery Stories to Break Stigma

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Baptist Volunteers Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts
Community HeroesMay 31

Baptist Volunteers Support Wildfire Recovery Efforts

Baptist volunteers are showing up in force to help communities rebuild after devastating wildfires. Their hands-on support is bringing hope to families who lost everything.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Huntington Fundraiser Raises Hope for Mothers in Recovery
Acts of KindnessJun 3

Huntington Fundraiser Raises Hope for Mothers in Recovery

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Five Graduates Overcome Addiction in Tennessee Recovery Court
SolutionsApr 18

Five Graduates Overcome Addiction in Tennessee Recovery Court

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Injured Firefighter Heals at Home With Community Support
Community Heroes3d ago

Injured Firefighter Heals at Home With Community Support

A volunteer firefighter is recovering at home after suffering burns in a Fourth of July smoker accident, surrounded by overwhelming support from his community. Doctors expect Trenton Swenn to make a full recovery.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Illinois Invests $2M in Recovery Ranch for Men Rebuilding Lives
SolutionsJun 26

Illinois Invests $2M in Recovery Ranch for Men Rebuilding Lives

A 68-acre ranch in Crete, Illinois, just got $2 million in state funding to become a recovery home where men leaving addiction treatment can find housing, jobs, and lasting community. The 2nd Story Ranch will combine stable living, workforce training, and peer support to help residents build independent lives in recovery.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
50 Years Strong: Documentary Shows Recovery House Impact
Community HeroesJun 8

50 Years Strong: Documentary Shows Recovery House Impact

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. #

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Mount Maunganui Cafes Offer Free Meals to Recovery Workers
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Mount Maunganui Cafes Offer Free Meals to Recovery Workers

After a week-long closure following a landslide, Mount Maunganui business owners are reopening their doors and supporting recovery efforts with free food and coffee for workers. The community is rallying together in the face of hardship.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Australia Opens First Eating Disorder Recovery Village
SolutionsApr 1

Australia Opens First Eating Disorder Recovery Village

A Queensland couple who helped their own daughters survive eating disorders just opened Australia's first recovery village with eight tiny homes for people transitioning back to everyday life. The village will support 60 families each year, filling a critical gap between hospital care and going home.

ABC Australia2 min read
Mothers Share Recovery Stories to Break Addiction Stigma
Acts of KindnessJun 9

Mothers Share Recovery Stories to Break Addiction Stigma

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
After 36 Years Addicted, Liza Now Coaches Others to Recovery
Acts of KindnessMay 14

After 36 Years Addicted, Liza Now Coaches Others to Recovery

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.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Free Rides for Recovery Patients Spark Donations
Acts of KindnessMar 31

Free Rides for Recovery Patients Spark Donations

A Colorado Springs transportation company offering free rides to people in recovery received an outpouring of support after a local news story aired. Community members are now donating money and reaching out to help keep the service running.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Victoria Gets $160M Boost for Bushfire Recovery
SolutionsJan 30

Victoria Gets $160M Boost for Bushfire Recovery

Australian governments are nearly doubling recovery funding for communities devastated by this month's bushfires, with $160 million in new support for residents rebuilding their lives. Over 1,550 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed, but help is flowing fast.

ABC Australia2 min read
Washington's Sundown M Ranch: 56 Years of Recovery Success
Community HeroesFeb 14

Washington's Sundown M Ranch: 56 Years of Recovery Success

For over five decades, one Washington facility has helped tens of thousands rebuild their lives after addiction. Sundown M Ranch proves recovery is possible with the right support.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Missouri Recovery Event Draws 50 to Hear Healing Stories
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Missouri Recovery Event Draws 50 to Hear Healing Stories

Over 50 people gathered in Madison County to hear three women share their addiction recovery journeys and tear down the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. Ten support organizations joined the event to connect struggling individuals with resources.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
Recovery Doulas Help Moms Beat Addiction, Keep Their Babies
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Recovery Doulas Help Moms Beat Addiction, Keep Their Babies

Specially trained doulas who've overcome addiction themselves are helping pregnant women through recovery, building trust where medical systems often fail. States like Utah and Colorado now cover this life-changing support through Medicaid.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Salem Approves $250K for New Opioid Recovery Program
SolutionsFeb 25

Salem Approves $250K for New Opioid Recovery Program

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.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Madison Psychologist Co-Founded Recovery Program Now Global
SolutionsFeb 11

Madison Psychologist Co-Founded Recovery Program Now Global

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.

Google News - Recovery Story3 min read
Peer Recovery Specialist Turns Addiction Into Hope
SolutionsApr 23

Peer Recovery Specialist Turns Addiction Into Hope

Jermaine J. Williams went public with his recovery story six months into sobriety, sparking a movement that now helps thousands believe healing is possible. His documentary and peer support work prove that lived experience can change entire communities.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read

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