Celebrating Recovery Heroes

When it comes to the recovery process, very few — if any — people would say they did it entirely on their own. Recovery is a complex and often circular process, with potential pitfalls and challenges at every step. Those who successfully get into and maintain recovery acknowledge many helping hands, from healthcare providers and peers who use their lived experience to assist others to community organization staff and often friends and family. Individuals entering into the recovery journey are heroes themselves, too. They’ve decided to change their lives for the better, choosing to face the hard days ahead in favor of a brighter, longer future. 

Our business is dedicated to developing evidence-based solutions that amplify the impact of our partners in reaching and engaging individuals facing mental health challenges and substance use disorders, but beyond that, we are passionate about and celebrate the dedication of those on a recovery journey and the community that guides, cares for, and encourages them throughout. Each perspective contributes to the narrative of overcoming substance use, weaving stories of compassion, strength, and perseverance that guide others through their challenges.

Healthcare Providers, Community Support & Advocates

Healthcare providers, community support roles, and advocates play a critical role in the recovery journey of individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD), providing emotional support, guidance, and advice on how to get into recovery and stay there. Helping people navigate their recovery is complex and emotionally taxing. The hours can be long, and often, there aren’t enough staff members to respond to the need. Despite these challenges, the people in these roles are steadfast and committed to providing compassion, wisdom, patience, and the care needed to help individuals on their recovery journey,  which qualifies them as Recovery Heroes. 

Peer-Engagement Specialists

People with lived experience who have successfully navigated the path to recovery and now help others are among the most inspiring Recovery Heroes. These individuals know the challenges and wins associated with addiction firsthand. Their journey to a new life after substance use is a powerful example to others hoping to follow in their footsteps. They use their life stories to inspire, motivate, and guide others, allowing them to connect deeply with people who need their support. They are proof that recovery is possible, and they provide a clear look at what life can be like away from substance use. 

We consider these individuals Recovery Heroes for many reasons, but chief among them is their bravery. By lifting the curtain on their own challenges, they provide living examples that others can latch on to when they’re having difficult days. 

Individuals in Recovery

The journey of those in recovery is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. These individuals are courageously confronting their addiction and striving to build new, more positive lives. Undertaking this journey can come at a great personal cost. Individuals in recovery often lose friends, even family, along the way as they move to surround themselves with people who support them. They must place their trust in a new group of people who will help them get to a more rewarding stage of life. This takes a lot of courage, which makes these individuals Recovery Heroes, too. 

Meet Our Heroes