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Paula's story

Meet Paula,* a mom who was lost. Her 14-year-old son was sneaking out at night. He was distant and angry. His drastic behavior changes made her wonder if he was depressed or if the marijuana he was using was laced with something else.

Having a peer coach to talk to–one who wouldn't judge her and who was equipped with resources and tools to share–made an incredible difference.

“The moment I felt desperate was the moment I felt most disconnected," she said. "This program reminded me there’s tons of parents dealing with this, whether they know it or not.”

Recently, Paula and her son were driving home through a storm. It was only about a two-mile drive, but it was flooding, and the weather was severe. As she was driving, Paula’s son kept his hand on her shoulder until they got home safely.

Those days when he was disconnected, when he didn’t want to be hugged, have passed.

“He’s back,” she said. “He’s very loving person. It’s taken a while, but we’re back to where we were. Maybe it’s different, but that’s ok.”

*Paula has requested that we not share her picture or last name to protect her family's privacy. You can read a longer version of her story here.

Why give to Face It TOGETHER?

Thanks to the kindness of supporters like you, we proudly celebrated our 15th year of sharing addiction wellness in 2024. We’ve reached nearly 9,000 individuals, including moms like Paula, in our 15 years.

By making a donation, you will provide no-cost addiction care–care that is meaningful, cost-effective and honors each individual's unique journey.

Your kindness also transforms our communities. For every $1 spent on our coaching of those with addiction, there’s a $12.40 social return on investment to the community.

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Face It TOGETHER is a a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with beautiful success stories, extensive data and outcomes and a three-star rating on Charity Navigator.

We help individuals impacted by alcohol and other drug addiction, including loved ones, through compassionate, professional peer coaching.

For many people, peer coaching is the missing piece of the wellness puzzle. Families have dinners together again. Individuals break the cycle of incarceration and recidivism. They meet goals and mend relationships and find meaning in their work again.