Providing Hope for Those Struggling

I have been navigating Addiction in my family for many years. I have seen first hand what it can do to a perfectly healthy family unit. It breaks my heart to know that there is not enough being done to help those who are caught in the cycle of addiction. Watching a loved one spiral out of control is heart breaking.

I personally believe in the Disease Model, not the Choice Model. In my experience no human being would choose to live their lives at risk each day, giving up everything to use drugs that can potentially kill them or cause irreversible brain damage.

I also understand that the person caught in the cycle of active addiction has to be ready to make a change, IF they have the capacity to make this decision, many don’t.

Treatment right now is voluntary and when things get tough, the person struggling can walk away at anytime, and things get tough. I am a strong believer that there are those who can’t advocate or make the right decision and Involuntary Care should be a choice for families who are trying to help their loved one navigate this path. We just want our loved one to heal and get the support they need and deserve.

There are so many gaps in the system. Those who struggling are fortunate if they have a family advocating for them, if they don’t it is almost impossible to get the help and support they need! They are all someones loved one who needs help! Even if those who struggle do have family advocating for them the Medical System is so overwhelmed it can’t keep up!

The stigma that comes along with Mental Health and Addiction is felt everywhere. We still have a lot of work to do. And those who are surviving the street deserve to be treated with love and support as they try to get on the right path. Each of us can make a difference just by making them feel seen and cared for.

Everyone deserves to have treatment available to them when they are ready and it shouldn’t put a financial strain on the family, it is health care! Wait lists are so long the one who is caught in the cycle of addiction is back on the street before a bed comes available.

My Daughter and I want to help those who have not yet made it to a safe place. We want to raise money so we can help those who need a meal, struggle to keep warm by providing a warm coat, gloves and a hat and the essentials that help keep their dignity.

Please give what you can and we will make sure what you give will help those who are struggling.

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With Gratitude, Tracy & Jordan