by Stephanie Mendenhall I’m so grateful to be a part of an organization where there is so much positivity. That may be hard to believe considering we are a group of individuals overcoming some of the hardest things people may ever go through. Next Level exemplifies how much Reclaiming Lives cares about the development and wellbeing of their members. The power weekend was exactly what I needed to evolve to a higher level of understanding of myself. 2023 has been a year of substantive growth for El Camino Seguro, our culturally and linguistically specific recovery program for our Latino community. The School for Recovery is a safe place where members can learn new skills and strategies to cope with the challenges of life as they make their recovery journey. Community volunteers are a vital part of any nonprofit organization. They are especially valuable for Recovery Café, contributing to a sense of shared ownership and commitment to our mission. My life has changed dramatically because of recovery; it is now stronger, more resilient, and has opened my eyes to new possibilities. At Recovery Café we help people grow into their full potential without the use of drugs or alcohol. Here are two of the services we offer: RECOVERY CIRCLES Members become deeply known and loved through connecting with their peers where they explore challenges, areas of growth or movement and set… by Heidi James, Recovery Café Member & Jennifer James, Reclaiming Lives’ Staff The broken road of addiction is deep and wide, “Recovery is powerful, because it holds both the willingness to take ownership of our actions and the desire to continually do better.”
Letter from the Executive Director, December 2023
Next Level Program
El Camino Seguro Continues To Grow
Stress Reduction at the School for Recovery
The Value of Giving Back
What Recovery Revealed to Me About Me
What We Do
When I Think of Recovery
for both the ones struggling with substance use disorder and the ones who love them.Our collective effort makes a difference!