Stories

Dane is grateful for the support he received through harm reduction, which helped him achieve so much and strengthen his family bonds. Inspired by his journey, he now works in harm reduction to uplift others and continue reaching for new possibilities. Dane’s journey was made possible because of people working in harm reduction. He is so proud of all that he’s been able to achieve over the course of his life, and he’s grateful for the ways it has brought his family together.

When Michael recognized how substance use was affecting his behavior and pulling him away from the life he wanted, he decided to pursue recovery with the support of a caring community. Along the way, he rebuilt meaningful connections and found purpose in helping others on similar journeys. When Michael began to see how substance use was changing his behavior and distancing him from the life he wanted, he made the courageous decision to step into recovery. With the unwavering

Reverend Philip shares how his journey through substance use disorder and incarceration led to a powerful transformation rooted in faith. Once burdened by shame and fear, he now advocates for Recovery Friendly Churches as spaces of grace, healing, and second chances. Reverend Philip shares a powerful testimony of his journey through substance use disorder (SUD) and the deep, evolving connection between that experience and his faith. For years, he grappled with overwhelming sh