Every day, families face the devastation of addiction, feeling helpless as they watch their loved ones struggle. But there is hope - hope that comes from communities like ours working together to change lives. our generosity can transform the course of a person's life.
Did you know that every year, countless families are trapped in the heartbreaking cycle of addiction and relapse? Right now, hundreds of families are desperately in need of our support. Your gift today can help rewrite their story - from one of despair to one of hope and healing.
We invite you to join us in creating a future of hope, healing, and lasting recovery. Together, we can challenge the belief that "nothing can be done to help addicts recover until they want to" and instead foster recovery in our homes, schools, and communities.
For far too long, addiction treatment centers have faced significant challenges. Publicly funded providers, while staffed by dedicated individuals, face overwhelming obstacles. Excessive paperwork, governmental regulations, financial constraints, and heavy caseloads paired with the "revolving door" of treatment - makes burnout almost inevitable for these dedicated professionals.
Private providers, while offering additional services often prioritize profits over recovery, charging high fees for treatments and overpriced or sometimes unnecessary ancillary services.
Unfortunately, when clients return to these private providers, they can unintentionally become part of an enabling system if these facilities simply provide the same services without addressing the other barriers to recovery. Both systems can be a part of the cycle of relapse, leaving individuals and their families without the comprehensive support they deserve.
The inconsistencies among professionals, governmental agencies, and peers make recovery far more difficult than it needs to be, allowing many addicted individuals to slip through the cracks.
It doesn't have to be this way. At Addiction Recovery Specialties, our mission is to make recovery the norm - accessible, effective, and life changing. We are committed to turning this vision into reality by addressing the addiction epidemic proactively.
Our innovative, non-clinical community intervention model has already made a profound impact on countless lives, helping families and individuals rebuild their lives. With your support, we can create many more positive recovery stories. Despite being a cost-effective alternative to repeated treatments, our ability to succeed depends on the generosity of people like you - those who care deeply about breaking the cycle of addiction in their communities.
Our approach is collaborative, and we are committed to supporting those ready to live free from the cycle of relapse:
- Families and individuals exhausted by the "repeat" cycle of treatment and relapse.
- Those seeking education about addiction and the steps required for long-term recovery.
- Families willing to be actively involved in the recovery process.
- Communities that recognize faith-based action as a cornerstone of lasting recovery.
We've already seen how this works. For example, doctors and airline pilots struggling with addiction have achieved great success for years through programs that use up-to-date science, accountability measures, and a focus on long-term recovery rather than short-term fixes. Despite the effectiveness of such programs, we continue to struggle to implement these proven approaches.
You are a vital part of this movement. Your support - whether through volunteering, raising awareness, or making a financial contribution - directly supports individuals and families on their journey in recovery. Together, we can build a community where recovery isn't just possible - it's supported, celebrated, and sustained.
Let's make 2025 a year of hope and transformation - One story, one family, one recovery at a time. Your gift today will help individuals find hope, families heal, and communities grow stronger. Join us in creating lasting change, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution today by filling out the form below!
With gratitude,
Brian Halstead, Executice Director
Addiction Recovery Specialties
