September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate people in recovery and recognize the families, professionals and communities who support them. Recovery Month began in 1989 as an opportunity to recognize the work of substance use treatment professionals. Over
When Mike walked through the doors of Guiding Light, he was a stop away from death — and also starving for community and structure. Mike spent 8 years in the Marines and another seven years as a military contractor. He
The work of recovery is deeply connected to health, dignity, and hope. Addiction is rarely just a bad decision or a lack of willpower. It often grows in the middle of pain, trauma, stress, illness, loneliness, or untreated mental health
At Guiding Light, food ministry is about service, dignity, partnership, and a shared commitment to meeting a basic human need. Every pallet of food that arrives at our doors represents an opportunity. Our staff and participants work together to unload,
Willingness is an attitude backed by action. At Guiding Light, Focus Points are the core practices that shape how we live out recovery and build a new way of life. They are not abstract ideas or personality traits, but lived
On November 19 we celebrated a meaningful new chapter for Guiding Light as we introduced our Heritage Society. The Heritage Society recognizes individuals who have pledged a gift to Guiding Light in their estate plans or wills. These long term
In the busyness of everyday life, it’s rare to find time for quiet. But for the men and women in our recovery program, stepping away from the noise is not just a luxury. It becomes a key milestone in their
Guiding Light’s comprehensive continuum of care for men and women is made possible by YOU. Thank God for your partnership in moving men and women from death to life, dark to light, and self to service. Our programming, workforce development,
AN EXCERPT FROM OUR FIRST WOMEN’S FOUNDATIONS GRADUATE “Hello everyone. My name is Selena, and I am honored to be here with you all today to celebrate Thanksgiving here at Guiding Light. I am grateful for my sobriety and a
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