Success Stories

In this introductory episode, Juliana Frosch, Horizon Medical Director, Debra Jefferson, Central Virginia Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, and Tanya Dowdy, Horizon Peer Recovery Specialist, give us insight into the world of addiction and recovery. They discuss substance use, same day assessments, understanding addiction, the admissions process and the integration of peers in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment that has transformed the patient experience in recent years. Both expertise and lived experience share a united voice in this episode to establish a foundational understanding of the recovery journey and how treatment is designed to support each unique individual’s needs right where they are.

Matthew Naugle, Horizon Outpatient Therapist, Stephanie Iannuzzi, Peer Recovery Specialist at Horizon, Emily Pendall, an individual in recovery, and Marianne Powell, Horizon Program Manager, highlight the role of the peer in recovery. They elaborate on the benefits of outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment for individuals in recovery. By discussing shared challenges, strategies and tools to maintain recovery, and personal stories, this conversation highlights the strength, companionship, and comradery of the recovery community across generations.

In this episode, Shiloh Martin, Project Link Coordinator, Kelli Griffiths, Centra Maternal and Infant Program Manager, Katelyn Windsor, a Project Link Peer, and Michelle Thompson, a Project Link Client, candidly discuss the experience of pregnant and postpartum moms who struggle with substance use addiction. Together, they highlight a hopeful path forward for moms in recovery as they uncover the benefits of available supports made possible through the Project Link Program for mothers and their families.

Priscilla Pritchard and Kendall Dolan, recovery advocate and Peer Recovery Specialist, share powerful insights on cultivating a positive mindset through the challenges of the recovery journey. Their stories will inspire you as they reveal how they achieved their own recovery, discovered purpose, and found fulfillment in giving back to their community by supporting others on their path to healing.

Join Zachary Burgess and Carl Mack, dedicated Peer Recovery Support Specialists, alongside Horizon Treatment Provider, Rhonda Turner, for an energizing discussion on the resources and opportunities available to support Central Virginians in recovery. Discover the transformative impact of the Peer Recovery Support Specialist role in various treatment programs like medication-assisted treatment, among other vital programs. Together, they illuminate how we, as a community, can foster understanding, create supportive spaces, and cultivate a culture that uplifts and empowers those on their recovery journey.

Graduate Regina Hall, joined by Judge F. Watson and Taylor Jones of the Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court, share powerful insights into the transformative five-phase treatment court program. Through their discussion, they highlight the program's key components and the profound impact it has on participants' lives. Regina’s story shines as an inspiring testament to resilience, determination, and the success that’s possible with the unwavering support of this collaborative initiative in Lynchburg City. Her journey serves as a beacon of hope for others seeking recovery and a fresh start.