"Addiction and recovery have shaped my entire life. I’ve faced many difficult experiences and the loss of relationships I thought would always be there. It was hard to see a way out until I realized I was responsible for my own decisions. With the help of Narcotics Anonymous, Recovery Services Unlimited, and support from Heather and Dawn at SAC, I was able to rebuild my foundation and create real connections. Today, I’ve rebuilt my family relationships and built a better quality of life in recovery. SAC has played a big role in organizing and connecting our community, giving people in recovery a voice and a chance to partner toward a better quality of life. My message to anyone struggling is simple: keep showing up. No matter how you feel, keep showing up for yourself—the discipline of doing that will pay off down the road."

"The whole mission of prevention is to provide resources to the community and underserved groups, and SAC’s programs are entirely in step with that. Their work is evidence-based, curriculum-based, and community-based, built through partnerships that strengthen the harm-reduction community. Prevention is impactful—it’s much more effective to prevent something from happening than to manage the consequences after. I’ve seen the significant impact of prevention, even though it can be hard to measure what didn’t happen—the lives saved, the people who didn’t develop a substance use disorder. SAC does an excellent job of capitalizing on the multiple dimensions of prevention and responding to what happens in the community in a positive, constructive way. Prevention is that voice of hope that brings people together for a shared purpose and creates awareness of what can be done.”

"Through my work as a probation case manager in Sobriety Treatment Court, I’ve seen firsthand how deeply addiction affects individuals and how powerful recovery can be. When people focus on their health and realize they have others in their corner, they no longer feel so isolated, and life becomes clearer and better. Community support—whether from recovery coaches, therapists, or recovery groups like AA and NA—plays a huge role by connecting people with others who are living proof of what recovery can offer. SAC has strengthened that support by bringing people together through events like the Recovery Walk and providing educational programs like Prime For Life that benefit both youth and adults. Seeing how recovery changes lives and knowing how many people in our community are willing to help gives me real hope as we continue addressing substance use through prevention, treatment, and recovery."

"My recovery has meant everything to me. Being involved in the recovery community—from starting Recovery Services Unlimited to serving on the Alano Club Board—has helped me find the sense of connection I once struggled to feel. A big barrier early on was finding a community where I truly belonged, and immersing myself in recovery organizations and the Twelve-Step Fellowship made all the difference. Connecting with SAC through ROSC and the Recovery Walk helped me learn about local resources, build relationships, and share that information with the people I work with. The Recovery Walk is a huge source of pride for those of us in recovery—it’s a beautiful thing to be surrounded by such a large group all working on their own journey. SAC has created a space where providers and community members can come together rather than stay siloed, and that connection strengthens all of us. If someone is struggling, the message I want them to hear is simple: recovery is possible."

"At the SHARE Center, many of our staff have lived experience, including a peer recovery coach who shows clients what’s possible in their own recovery. Community support is significant, especially when so many systemic issues—like lack of affordable housing—create gaps in the safety net. SAC has helped shift the narrative around addiction and its relationship to trauma. Their work with NARCAN is especially powerful; I’ve seen lives saved because of it, and there’s truly no way to measure the full impact. What gives me hope is how well our recovery community works together, sharing resources and supporting one another, and SAC plays a major role in making that connection possible."