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Rebuilding Lives Through Structure, Community & Self-worth
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| Susan Stader, Founder and Executive Director |
Happy Birthday, America! On this date in 1776, the thirteen original colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on July 4th, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event with celebrations and fireworks (source: military.com).
Here at Next Step Recovery, we celebrate independence all year long. We rejoice over freedom from addiction. We commemorate the positive life changes of our residents. Although we may not light off fireworks or plan potlucks, the feelings of joy and independence are felt by those who succeed in another sober day, week, month, or year.
Our biggest celebration is coming up, right around the corner. Golf Fore Recovery will take place on Saturday, September 17th at Broadmoor Golf Links in Fletcher, North Carolina. This year we are celebrating 10 years of supporting recovery and healthy families and communities! If you can't join us for 18 holes, consider participating by sponsoring our tournament.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Sincerely,
Susan Stader, MS, LPC, LCAS
Founder/Director
828-350-9960
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Help Us Celebrate Sobriety!
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Get involved with our golf tournament
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Some of the highlights from our 2013 tournament
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Golf Fore Recovery is a family-friendly, captain's choice tournament with a 9am shotgun start. Registration is $95 per player and includes a catered hot lunch, snacks and drinks, contests, prizes and a raffle. Alumni families may register for only $85 per player.
It doesn't matter if you've never touched a golf club or you're a seasoned pro...golfers of all ages and abilities are welcome!
Next Step Recovery is a nonprofit organization and this is our largest annual fundraiser. It raises money for the transitional living program's scholarship fund.
Thank you to our 2016 Event Sponsors!
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Meet a Next Step Staff Member
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This month's featured staff member is Blake Raffensburger
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They say no one is unique in this process but I feel as though my story is one of a kind. I was raised in a beach resort town on the eastern shore of Maryland and grew up as an only child. My mentality was one stereotypical of only children: "me, me, me." My parents split when I was two and by the age of 18, I was one of seven siblings between both parents. The whole "me me me" thing went out the window. My addiction really progressed, either due to jealousy or maybe resentment towards some people. In high school I was a star athlete and normal kid, but lying, cheating and stealing was also comfortable to me. Back then I didn't realize how many people I was actually hurting, including myself.
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Next Step Recovery is much more than just a halfway home for men.
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Our daily 12-step focus, clinical counseling, life skills education, community meetings, job search support, transportation services and sober recreation program set us apart from traditional halfway houses and provide the extra support that makes long-term recovery possible.
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