Justin grew up going to a private school. However, his high school experience took a turn for the worse as he “started hanging around the wrong people… progressed to other heavier drugs.” A few years after graduating high school Justin lost his brother to suicide. This loss started Justin down “a really bad road” marked by...
Read MoreRally For Recovery
September is National Recovery Month, a time to increase awareness and celebrate the successes of those who battle addiction. Heartland Recovery is hosting our 4rd Annual Run/Bike/Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. Whether you’re walking to create awareness, to honor a loved one, or to celebrate your own victory, we need you! Make a difference in the fight, one...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery | Tim’s Story
Tim, battled drug addiction for 25 years. After seeking help at numerous treatment centers life began to feel like a revolving door, “It was a lot of the same, just patterns of my using. It was just a trap. The more I tried to get out the further I sank.” Seeking God’s guidance, he found hope through Heartland Recovery, a place that...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery | Clay’s Story
Peer pressure led Clay to experiment with drugs and alcohol during high school, initially without significant consequences. However after a surgery and recovering on pain medication, addiction took hold, leading to a cycle of treatment centers and relapses. The turning point came during a jail sentence when Clay realized the extent of the damage caused by...
Read MoreOutreach Connection – Heartland Recovery
Thanks to WTJR-TV’s Outreach Connection for welcoming Dwayne and JC from Heartland Recovery to the studio. “Addiction isn’t the problem, sin is the problem,” shares JC. “You’re coming to a family of God who will love you and walk through the next 12 months with you. The love of God has been shed abroad in our hearts by...
Read MoreWalking Through Recovery | Jessen’s Story
Jessen’s arrest served as a wake-up call, making him question the purpose of his self-destructive behavior. “I didn’t even know why I was getting high… It took everything.” Caught in addiction Jessen came to Heartland Recovery. At Heartland Jessen found hope and peace. He acknowledges the damage he caused but remains grateful...
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