Every Sunday night for nearly 20 years, Helen Vine Recovery Center (HVRC) alumni hold meetings with residents of the current withdrawal management and recovery treatment programs to share struggles and inspiration. HVRC clients are part of a large, supportive community of staff, peers, and alumni dedicated to making their time in and out of treatment successful and meaningful.

Shawn, a former client who often runs the weekly meetings, says honest dialogue and difficult stories are critical components of one’s recovery.

“If you forget the pain, you’re doomed to repeat it,” he says. “This is a program of love and hope.”