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.
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"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.
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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."
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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."
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My BrightView Why - Amy

"I have a passion for helping people. Before coming to BrightView, I was a probation Officer in the area."
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"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.
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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."
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How an Ohio Police Chief has made fighting addiction his mission

Newtown, Ohio Police Chief Tom Synan talks addiction recovery and fighting the stigma.
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Meet the BrightView team working to save lives & end addiction

Sari Cason is BrightView's Community Engagement Training Director
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Meet the BrightView team working to save lives & end addiction

Brandon Elliott is BrightView's Outreach Territory Director in Ohio
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Holiday Mocktails: Stay Sober (& Have Fun!) with Our Alcohol-Free Drink Ideas

Alcohol-free drinks can be tasty and fun this party season. We have some holiday mocktail recipes for you to consider or create your own with our tips.
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