Celebrating Recovery Heroes
August 12, 2024
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
Motivated by Love: A Mother’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery
August 15, 2024
Losing her children motivated her to conquer substance use for good. When Lindsey recalls her 12 years of active drug and alcohol addiction, she compares it to a tornado. “It
How a Strong Community and Sense of Purpose Can Help Break the Chains of Addiction
August 22, 2024
It is impossible to know exactly why recovery from substance use becomes possible after other attempts failed. For Jeff, success finally came after he was incarcerated for the fourth time.
Transforming a Passion for Teaching into Life-Changing Support
August 19, 2024
From Kindergarten Teacher to Recovery Coordinator A passion for helping others led Ann to her career as a kindergarten teacher, but after a certain point, she felt ready for a
Finding Inspiration in Art & Nature
April 26, 2024
Four years ago, when the pandemic lockdowns set in, drug and alcohol use spiked across the country. Many individuals already regularly using drugs and alcohol increased their consumption as weeks
Showing Up for Others Until They Learn to Show Up for Themselves
September 27, 2023
Kassandra is a credentialed Peer Recovery Support Specialist at CHESS Health. She’s a 32-year-old Arizona native with four children ranging from almost 2 years old to 14 years old. Kassandra’s
Widening Perspective to Recognize the Good in Others & Ourselves
September 13, 2023
Dwayne is a credentialed Peer Recovery Support Specialist at CHESS Health and is proud to be in long-term recovery. He has firsthand experience overcoming recovery barriers, including homelessness, involvement in