Why is Community Support Necessary

Recovery is not just about staying sober. It is a way of experiencing life through new eyes, new thoughts and a new spirit. Re-establishing one’s life following treatment of alcohol or substance, or even following incarceration requires a community effort. Without the support of a knowledgeable family and community, many who try to return to healthy productive lives find themselves frustrated by the need for job training, education, housing, transportation, mental health care or spiritual and cultural support and connections with others who value sobriety and healthy life styles are an important part of recovery.