Reentry simulation demonstrates the difficulty of post-incarceration

With the jail and homeless population growing in Pulaski County, advocates in the community have begun outreach to help the public understand the difficulties facing those leaving jail and reentering society. Held in the Somerset Community College Harold Rogers Student Commons, The Reentry Simulation took place last Wednesday. The simulation’s goals were to allow community members to have “an experience of solidarity, compassion, and action,” according to the flyer. The event was operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC) who puts on similar events across the Commonwealth.

BrightView’s Martinsville location celebrates 1 year of addiction treatment service

BrightView’s mission is to provide life-changing addiction care to those who walk through its doors. Thursday, they celebrated a year of being able to provide those services. They held an event today to not only celebrate the anniversary but to thank their community partners and honor those who made great strides in their recovery. “I was lost in addiction, and now to be recognized for my recovery, it feels great,” Maurice Roberts, BrightView Patient.

BrightView celebrates one year in Martinsville with patients and community partners

BrightView is celebrating one year of providing addiction treatment in Martinsville. Thursday morning, they gave out awards to the community partners who play a role in the fight against substance abuse. They also recognized the patients who are committed to recovery. “It reached a point where I was sick and tired of being sick and tired,” said Maurice Roberts, Brightview patient. “Once I had reached that point, I knew I had to make a change. Brightview has helped to give me the tools I need to go from day to day and…

‘How do we support you:’ BrightView Addiction Treatment Center recognized Bedford County’s Family Drug Court program

September is National Recovery Month and nearly 500 thousand adults in Virginia struggle with addiction. BrightView Addiction Treatment Center in Lynchburg took the chance to recognize Bedford County’s Family Drug Court program on Tuesday. The Bedford Family Treatment Docket includes child services and social services, which is unique to drug courts in Southwest and Central Virginia.

‘They’re like a family here:’ BrightView’s Danville location celebrates 1 year anniversary

rightView’s Danville location is helping people get their lives back on track. They celebrated one year of providing addiction treatment to those on the southside. During it’s first year BrightView has helped more than 350 people fight substance abuse. BrightView says they help people in the community by providing more than 1,000 hours of medical treatment and clinical services.

Over 30 local organizations gather in honor of victims for International Overdose Awareness Day

Over thirty local organizations gathered in the square Thursday afternoon to do their part in the fight against overdose. Thursday (8/31) was International Overdose Awareness Day in honor of both those who have lost their lives and survivors of overdose. Organizers of the 3rd Annual Resource Fair say that many in Lima have been hard at work trying to help those suffering from addiction and save lives, but they have seen an increase in overdoses since the pandemic began in 2020. They say that this is about more than just…

Addiction treatment center hosts community event

Brightview, an addiction treatment center in Warren, hosted a community event at the Warren Family Mission. Mission leaders say it’s important to give people information on turning their lives around. The event had 17 providers handing out resources for mental and physical health. Event leaders say this event is important to show people what Trumbull County has to offer. “Our goal with this was so that there was no intimidation when coming to a table,” said Allie Bova, Brightview community resource manager. “Because we know that there are resources that…

BrightView Health community outreach manager named first NKY Reentry Champion

“I was a little bit distracted at the beginning when they were reading who was winning the award—I was trying to get registered to win the big TV,” Community Outreach Manager at BrightView Health Rebecca Bollens said. “It was buffering and buffering; finally, I gave up because they were talking about this person that’s winning this fabulous award, and I thought, ‘Wow, this is really great. I wonder who it is.’”