Our Stories
Discover how BrightView is shaping the future of addiction treatment and impacting the lives of those in the communities we serve.
"I Like Who I Am Today": Brian’s Journey from Despair to Recovery
After 14 years of heroin use and 17 failed attempts at recovery, Brian Prather finally found something different — connection. “When I walked into BrightView, they saw me as a human being, not just an addict,” he says. Three and a half years into recovery, Brian is not just surviving — he’s thriving.Read More
“I Feel Like a Man Now”: Benny’s Story of Recovery, Redemption, and Fatherhood
From feeling "not worthy" to embracing fatherhood and a future full of possibility — Benny's journey reminds us why second chances matter. This week, Benny graduated from the Scott County, KY Drug Court program. With nearly three years of sobriety, he's now preparing to welcome a baby girl — and, for the first time, he knows he’ll truly be there.Read More
"I couldn’t live without alcohol... I was trapped. But one visit changed everything."
After years of unimaginable pain and addiction, Laura found hope in the most unexpected way — through a stranger who handed her a pamphlet and a second chance at life. Today, she’s sober, thriving, and rediscovering what life should feel like.Read More
You Deserve a Second Chance — And Real Support to Make It Happen
40x more likely. That’s how much a person’s risk of overdose increases in the first 2 weeks after being released from jail. But there’s a proven solution: medication assisted treatment (MAT). BrightView and forward-thinking judges like Kathryn Gabhart are making recovery possible — even behind bars.Read More
Breaking the Stigma: Methadone's Role in Opioid Recovery
Methadone treatment often faces misconceptions, yet it remains a cornerstone in combating opioid addiction. This article from BrightView Health delves into expert insights and personal stories, highlighting methadone's effectiveness in recovery journeys. Discover how methadone is changing lives:Read More
"I didn’t think I had a future. Now I have hope again.".
Mary Anne’s story is one of strength, struggle, and second chances. From the darkness of addiction to the light of recovery, she reminds us that it’s never too late to start over. Watch her journey. Feel her courage. Believe in what’s possible.Read More
"I was a barber with a dream—until addiction took the clippers out of my hands."
Angel opens up about how substance use disrupted his career and identity. But his story doesn't end there. Hear how he found hope and healing.Read More
"I see myself in every patient who walks through our doors."
Christy doesn’t just work in addiction treatment—she lives it. Her personal experience fuels her purpose, reminding us that healing is possible, and hope is contagious. Hear her story. Feel her heart.Read More
Recovery Stories - Jazmin
Jazmin shares how she found success at BrightView once she was ready to start her recovery journey. Originally starting on Suboxone, Jazmin's care team suggested switching to Sublocade and she says that it has been one of the best decisions of her life. She credits her entire care team for allowing her to be comfortable and an active participant in her care.Read More
BrightView Health Now Serving 5,000 Patients across the Bluegrass State
BrightView Health is serving a record number of patients recovering from a substance use disorder — more than 5,000 just in Kentucky. Since opening its first Kentucky location in 2020, BrightView has expanded to offer its addiction treatment program to Kentuckians in all regions of the state. With 17 centers, most residents in the Bluegrass state now live within 30 minutes of a BrightView center.Read More
Recovery Stories - John
John shares the crucial role that MAT has played in his recovery. He leans on his support system at BrightView during times where he needs to remain strong and focused on recovery.Read More
Recovery Stories - Pearl
Pearl shares his journey to recovery after overdosing on fentanyl. He is grateful to experience a second chance at life, something he can only describe as heaven.Read More
Recovery Stories - Tasha
Tasha shares the success she's found in a comprehensive treatment program. She's happy to have fallen back in love with the idea of family and focus on what really matters. She now has a job and healthy relationships with those around her!Read More
My BrightView Why - Karen
Meet Karen, the Community Outreach Manager for Madisonville & Henderson, KY.Read More
Faces of Recovery
"I've been one of those people who held everything in." Kentucky patient shares recovery story to inspire others to open up.Read More
"If one person hears my story and recovers, everything I've been through has been worth it."
Everyone at BrightView has a reason for why they are here. Many have lost loved ones to addiction and others have fight it head on. Carolyn, a Patient Services Representative at one of our Kentucky centers, hopes her story can help others.Read More
Recovery Stories - Adam
"It wasn't abnormal to shoot up with my parents when I was 18. It wasn't that abnormal to have herion stashed in school when I was 15. I come from that."Read More
Recovery Stories - Carrie
"I am human and recovery takes time. I don't feel judged when I walk through the door. BrightView address my mental health and that's important to someone in recovery."Read More
My BrightView Why - Amy
"I have a passion for helping people. Before coming to BrightView, I was a probation Officer in the area."Read More
"I was helping save patients & my son at the same time."
Christa is a counselor at one of our Ohio locations. She never planned on working in addiction recovery, but when she took the job she found herself saving lives at work and at home.Read More
My BrightView Why - Judith
"I've been touched by addiction in my family. I want to make sure when someone calls us for help, we are doing everything we can to help them."Read More
Recovery Stories - "I'm really proud of myself because I'm still here."
"Three years ago, I was going to I was supposed to die. Now, three years later, I have a salary job, a very respected position that I help people in every day, and everyday my kids see me fighting to stay on the right path."Read More
Recovery Stories - "I look at what I have now, and I'm thankful"
Before I came here, I had nothing. In the year and a half that I've been here, I've paid off my fines. I've got my driver's license, I bought a vehicle. I have an apartment. I'm actually planning and doing things and it feels wonderful. It feels good to wake up and just know I can do anything I want to do.Read More
Recovery Stories - "Without BrightView, I would be dead"
True stories from the people who took that first step to fight addiction, and their message to others.Read More
BrightView Health Spotlight - Emily Schwarz
There are times when someone who has been diagnosed with a SUD finds themselves cycling in and out of the court system. BrightView works to break that cycle by partnering with justice systems in our communities, to address the addiction & improve the person’s quality of life.Read More
BrightView Health Spotlight - Community Outreach Manager Jaremy Crouse
Everyone has their own story of why we do this job. I want to introduce you to Jaremy Crouse, an amazing Community Outreach Manager in Elyria, OH. His personal story drives him to save lives every day.Read More
Serving People, Saving Lives - Kentucky Community Outreach Team
In order to saves lives, we must meet people on their terms. This is a small sample of what the Community Outreach Team from Kentucky does to save lives every day.Read More
Mounting Overdose Deaths, Blackened Skin Wounds, Narcan-Resistant: ‘Tranq’ Adds New Fear to America’s Drug Addiction Epidemic
There’s a new street drug in town – and it’s deadly. “Tranq” is the nickname for xylazine, an animal tranquilizer that’s showing up in fentanyl, heroin and other drugs, and as a single pill. Xylazine has a rapid onset, kicking in within minutes and lasting 8 or more hours. Once taken your heart rate and blood pressure drop. Experts say users can become comatose, lose muscle control, and eventually breathing will stop. These symptoms are similar to an opioid overdose, but in these cases, Narcan does not reverse the effects.Read More
How BrightView Health & the Courts are fighting addiction
BrightView Health partners with the Hamilton County, Ohio Drug Recovery & Treatment Court to fight addiction. The court serves those who have entered the justice system because of a drug offense.Read More
How an Ohio Police Chief has made fighting addiction his mission
Newtown, Ohio Police Chief Tom Synan talks addiction recovery and fighting the stigma.Read More
Meet the BrightView team working to save lives & end addiction
Sari Cason is BrightView's Community Engagement Training DirectorRead More