Freed by Faith
Josephine E. found herself in a dark place due to her alcohol use. It wasn’t until her church was seeking a recovery group coordinator that she found the motivation to make a change. Asking for Help At her lowest point, [...]
GEO Reentry Connect2023-10-25T16:22:28-04:00November 7th, 2023|
Josephine E. found herself in a dark place due to her alcohol use. It wasn’t until her church was seeking a recovery group coordinator that she found the motivation to make a change. Asking for Help At her lowest point, [...]
geoconnect2023-08-31T23:13:38-04:00April 20th, 2022|
Everyone deals with stress at one time or another, and for individuals in recovery, stress and triggers can challenge one’s sobriety. Substance use is often a quick way to deal with stress, and while drugs and alcohol provide temporary pain [...]
geoconnect2023-08-31T23:13:47-04:00March 29th, 2022|
“Remember, your past does not define you. Don’t forget that there are people who believe in you and are cheering you on. You’ve come this far, and your perseverance will carry you through.”- Karen G. As a reentry program director [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:49:13-04:00February 11th, 2022|
In 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency, commonly referred to as the “Opioid Epidemic". In response to the increasing rates of opioid-related deaths and Opioid-use Disorder (OUD), the government launched several initiatives [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:50:45-04:00March 1st, 2021|
Making the shift from incarceration to the community can pose many challenges. You may find yourself overwhelmed or stressed with new responsibilities, especially if you have a history of substance abuse. Research suggests that drug and alcohol relapse is one [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:50:59-04:00September 15th, 2020|
George had been a hustler his whole life until the law finally caught up with him. He knew that something needed to shift, and when he finally became willing to change, he had a new perspective on life. George knew [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:51:05-04:00February 10th, 2020|
Kenneth grew up in the juvenile system living in detention centers for seven years. The cycle continued into adulthood after he was charged with a criminal offense. He was released on bail to reentry programming where he learned about substance [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:51:27-04:00February 2nd, 2020|
Joshua was an active addict involved with drugs for as long as he can remember. He went to prison at 26 years old and did fourteen months on the inside. While in prison he made the decision to start a [...]
geoconnect2023-09-07T10:51:40-04:00January 10th, 2020|
Gary comes from a large family of nine, he is married and has seven children. He depends on his faith to maintain his sobriety. When offering advice, Gary recommends recovering addicts take one step at a time, and make sure [...]
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