Springfield Recovery Community Center

** Stories: Recovery is possible. ❤️**

What happens when someone who has known hopelessness, addiction, homelessness, and despair finds a different path?

They find purpose.
They build a life.
They give back.
They discover hope.

In this story, Jeff and Same share their journey from addiction and hopelessness to a life filled with community, purpose, and hope.

Recovery isn't always easy, and it doesn't look the same for everyone. But people can find recovery from substance use disorder and they go on to live meaningful, productive lives.

Sometimes the most important thing you can do is find your people, stay connected, keep showing up, and **just stay.**

Watch this powerful story and share it with someone who needs a little hope today.

**Recovery is possible. 💙**

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Samantha Bolen, Allison Haskins Sneed, Doug Spurgeon, Angela Rattles

Recovery is not a journey taken alone, and today we are proud to celebrate several members of Redeemed Recovery here at the Springfield Recovery Community Center.
These individuals have reached the remarkable milestone of one year in their program. Their courage, commitment, and determination are a testament to what is possible when people support one another and stay focused on recovery.
Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved achievement! 👏

What if the recovery community stopped competing—and started working together?

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery podcast, David and Josh have a powerful conversation about **overdose deaths, harm reduction, Narcan, the Good Samaritan Law, stigma, and why collaboration matters.**

The goal isn't to promote one pathway to recovery. It’s to help people **stay alive long enough to find the pathway that works for them.**

Watch the conversation and tell us: **What can we do better when it comes to working together to save lives?**

Harm Reduction Saves Lives: Why Recovery Communities Must Work Together Overdose deaths are rising—and the recovery community needs to ask ...

Recovery stories build understanding, inspire hope, and strengthen communities. Sharing lived experience can help others seek support and begin their own recovery journey.

We will be closed Monday for Labor Day.

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Check out this week’s groups and activities 9/7-9/13

Mon 9/7
Center Closed

Tues 9/8
11am Smart Recovery
1pm Smart Recovery
3pm Recovery Dialogue
5:30pm Bible Study
6pm Building Hope

Wed 9/9
1pm Recovery Dharma
3pm Matrix
6pm Sanctuary Bible Study

Thurs 9/10
11am Smart Recovery
1pm Smart Recovery
3pm Healthy Relationships
5pm Recovery Meeting
6pm Building Hope

Fri 9/11
12:30pm Anger Management
2pm Common Solutions
6:00 Recovery Enhancement

Sat 9/12
4pm Sanctuary Free Groceries
5pm Sanctuary Weekly Worship
7pm NA-Elevated Ambitions

Sun 9/13
5pm Set Free Springfield