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Jump for Recovery: Taking Recovery to New Heights
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, Reach for Recovery will once again take to the skies for Jump for Recovery, a skydiving fundraiser and community celebration

D’s Story: Breaking the Cycle of Addiction and Embracing Recovery
Addiction doesn’t discriminate, and D’s story serves as a powerful reminder of how it can impact anyone, regardless of their background. Raised in the small

Transforming Lives Through Comprehensive Recovery Services
Transforming Lives Through Comprehensive Recovery Services At Reach for Recovery, we believe that healing from addiction and mental health challenges is possible with the right

Breaking the Chains: Combating Stigma in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Mental Health
Living with a mental health condition or grappling with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) can often feel like navigating a labyrinth of judgment, misunderstanding, and isolation.

A Journey to Sobriety with Chester A. Ray Center
In the realm of recovery, stories of transformation often emerge from the shadows of adversity. Among these transformations is the journey of an individual we’ll

Introducing “Reaching Beyond”
At Reach for Recovery, we believe in the power of community to bring about positive change. Today, we are thrilled to unveil our latest initiative,

Journey Through Addiction, Struggle, and Transformation
We had the unique opportunity to sit down with a former client of ours for an in-depth interview. This candid conversation explores the transformative journey of navigating the challenges of addiction and resilience. Through the lens of his experiences, we aim to shed light on the broader themes of recovery and offer hope to those who may find inspiration in his compelling story.

Navigating the Shadows: Unveiling Addiction Rates During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is often associated with joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, beneath the surface of these festive moments, there exists a darker reality—one that is often overlooked or misunderstood—the surge in addiction rates.

Reach for Recovery Hires a New Physician Assistant
We are thrilled to announce the addition of Jordan Presto, PA-C, to our team at Reach for Recovery as Addiction Medicine Specialist. Jordan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise as a Physician Assistant specializing in Addiction Medicine.

Moment for Mission
In this heartfelt letter from a recent Chester Ray client, they share their remarkable journey of battling alcoholism and finding hope at the Chester A. Ray Center. After reaching a critical point in their addiction, they sought help and went through detox, only to discover they had cirrhosis of the liver and end-stage liver disease.

MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAM EXPANDS IN HOLLAND
Reach for Recovery recently received funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), allowing Reach to increase SUD services significantly. The ARPA funds will allow Reach for Recovery to double the number of clients in the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder program, and help to expand primary healthcare services at Reach’s two residential treatment facilities.

Meeting the Needs of Future Clients and the Importance of a Budget Surplus
The decision to accept all who need our help, along with the corresponding Medicaid rates, results in significant challenges to financially break-even every year, and even more so, to generate a surplus. Reach for Recovery’s Executive Director speaks on the importance of having a budget surplus.