Open Arms Recovery Center

Katie’s experience at Open Arms Recovery Center-permission to post. SHOW HER SOME LOVE! She is a MIRACLE!🙏💕

A little over 4 years clean. By the grace of God and with the help of open arms 🤗

I got my GED which I thought was impossible, I completed my CRS cert. an the confidence I gained during that class helped me feel I could do more so I’m currently enrolled for my associates degree to give back to my community. I went from a 8th grade education to making deans list last semester. I got full custody of both my children back, I am a home owner. I help guide several women in their own recovery and I’m always a ear to listen for my people. I got really into reading policy and understanding how that impacts everything we do from loans, to our children’s school and the food we eat. I hope to make a difference on that front with advocating for our people one day!

I also grow a garden and run a half homestead here in Adams County on a little under a acre. An hope to use that eventually for my people as well. 💪🏻 teaching them how to grow their own food!

None of this is possible without recovery. Which started at open arms recovery center with keisha, and then with Christina. As well as all the women I sat in those seats next to that held me accountable! If I didn’t have a place to show up on my bad days I never would’ve made it through my first year. 🩷

☀️ Saturday Morning Check-In! ☀️

Who woke up this morning with no hangover, no regrets, and a clear mind? 🙌

Recovery isn’t always easy, but mornings like this are a reminder that it’s worth it. Instead of recovering from last night, you’re building a better today.

💬 Drop a ☕ if you’re enjoying a sober Saturday morning!
❤️ Tell us one thing you’re grateful for today.

Save the Date: Recovery Day at the Revs ⚾️
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Game starts 6:30 PM

Join the York Partnership for Recovery as we celebrate National Recovery Month and honor the strength, resilience, and hope of York County’s recovery community.

This family‑friendly evening will include:
A picnic during the game
Resource tables along the concourse
A recovery circle and serenity prayer before first pitch
Space to connect, celebrate, and support one another

Location: WellSpan Park, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401

Cost: FREE for the recovery community thanks to our generous sponsors
Opportunity to reserve tickets coming soon!

Who’s going? Come out and see us!!

Join Bro2Go 🚦York for our 3rd Annual Empower the Block Party!

📅 June 13th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come out for an evening of fun, connection, and empowerment!

Enjoy:
✨ Free community resources
✨ Free youth activities
✨ Free giveaways
✨ Food vendors
🎶 Sounds by DJ Tysmoove

Bring the whole family and come see how Bro2Go is empowering the community—one block at a time! 💙
A huge thank you to all of our community partners and vendors who made this event possible!
Be sure to hit the link and register for the event for your chance to win

✨ 2 FREE tickets to Bro2Go’s Annual Awards Gala this October
✨ Additional giveaways for those who sign up
Don’t miss out—register today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bro2go-3rd-annual-empower-the-block-party

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I am incredibly honored to have been asked to serve as a member of the Steering Committee alongside so many dedicated individuals who are committed to standing up for those in recovery and creating lasting change in our community.

Recovery is possible, but it takes all of us working together to break down barriers, challenge misconceptions, and fight the stigma that too often surrounds substance use and recovery. Together, we can create a community where hope, support, and recovery thrive.

A heartfelt thank you to the York Opioid Collaborative and the Collective Response Initiative York (CRIY) for this opportunity to be part of such meaningful work. The organizations are dedicated to bringing community partners together to reduce the impact of substance use and build a stronger culture of recovery and support throughout York County.

Please take a moment to learn more about their mission and the incredible work being done in our community:

York Opioid Collaborative & CRIY Website

🌟 Open Arms Alumni Spotlight 🌟

We would love to hear from our alumni!

How has your life changed since walking through the doors of Open Arms? Did you reunite with your children or family? Achieve a goal you never thought was possible? Reach a milestone on your bucket list? Find your voice, your purpose, or your peace?

Were there times when you felt alone, unheard, or like no one was willing to fight for you—and Open Arms stood beside you, advocating for you every step of the way?

Your story matters. Your journey can inspire someone who is struggling today and remind them that recovery, healing, and restoration are possible.

If you are willing to share your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Drop a comment below, send us a message, or share a photo of where life has taken you today.

Your story is proof that hope works, recovery is possible, and lives can be rebuilt. ❤️

When the world gives you strife, choose growth over defeat. 🌱

Life doesn’t always go as planned. There will be setbacks, disappointments, and challenges that test your strength. But every obstacle is an opportunity to learn, heal, and become stronger than you were before.

Keep moving forward. Keep believing in yourself. The storm won’t last forever, but the resilience you build through it will.

✨ What’s one challenge you’ve overcome that made you stronger? Share below.

Open Arms is proud to be called a partner to one of the most amazing collaboratives out there! Thank you so much for this post! We love collaborating for our community!❤️