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Skyler — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

Breaking Free: Skylar M’s Journey to Recovery

Skylar M’s Recovery Story Skylar M’s path to recovery was marked by moments of darkness and clarity. “My lowest point was not seeing a...

Adam — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Desperation to Determination: Adam Brehmer’s Path to Recovery

Adam Brehmer’s Recovery Story Adam Brehmer’s journey to recovery began at rock bottom—in December 2023, when he was hospitalized for...

Frances — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Heartbreak to Healing: Frances Gordon’s Journey to Recovery

Frances Gordon’s Recovery Story Frances Gordon’s journey to recovery began at her lowest point—on September 12, 1993, in a basement on...

Sandra — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Homelessness to Hope: Sandra Egner’s Journey to Recovery

Sandra Egner’s Recovery Story Sandra Egner’s journey to recovery began at her lowest point—when she was homeless, having lost everything,...

Lynn — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

Finding Hope After Loss: Lynn Boswell’s Journey to Recovery

Lynn Boswell’s Recovery Story Lynn Boswell’s path to recovery was shaped by unimaginable pain—the loss of her son. “My lowest point was...

Jo Ann — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Surviving to Thriving: Jo Ann Blalock-Davis’s Journey to Recovery

Jo Ann Blalock-Davis’s Recovery Story Jo Ann Blalock-Davis’s journey to recovery began at her lowest point—as a young single mom of five,...

Evelon — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Homelessness to Healing: Evelon Ferguson’s Journey to Recovery

Evelon Ferguson’s Recovery Story Evelon Ferguson’s journey to recovery began at her lowest point—when she was homeless, unemployed, stuck...

Andre — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

Rebuilding from Rock Bottom: Andre Thomas’s Journey to Recovery

Andre Thomas’s Recovery Story Andre Thomas’s path to recovery began at his lowest point—when a relapse cost him everything. “My lowest...

Barbara — CRCC recovery community member

March 7, 2025

From Rock Bottom to 32 Years Clean: Barbara Hill’s Journey to Recovery

Barbara Hill’s Recovery Story Barbara Hill’s journey to recovery began at her lowest point—living in her mother’s house, feeling...

William — CRCC recovery community member

December 5, 2024

From Rock Bottom to Recovery: William’s Journey to Hope

When William began his recovery journey, his life seemed to be falling apart. He was homeless, broke, and unemployed. His family was...

October 22, 2024

Pink October Event: Join Us in the Fight Against Breast Cancer, Oct. 25

🎀 Join Us in the Fight Against Breast Cancer! 🎀 Come together for an evening of inspiration and empowerment! Hear from incredible...

October 8, 2024

Join the Monthly Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care Meeting for Westside Chicago

Are you looking to collaborate with community partners, recovery advocates, and service providers in Chicago's Westside? The Chicago...