• Our Values

    Advocacy, Inclusion, Empowerment, Hope, Education.

  • Our Mission

    To engage at risk individuals by fostering recovery capital, empowering them to overcome imposed trauma.

  • Our Vision

    We envision a healthy community that promotes overcoming barriers to a recovery centered life.

Our Approach

 

Complex Challenges

  • The Hilltop/43204 zip code has the third highest unintentional overdose death rate in Ohio. (ODH, 2022)

  • Increasing unsheltered population as Franklin County has experienced a 13% YoY increase. (NATEH, 2020)

  • Ohio is sixth in the nation for human trafficking reports. (Polaris Project, 2020)

  • 57% of returning citizens were released to the Franklin County community - There are gaps in support as 70.8% of those needed substance use treatment. (ODRC, 2022)

Peer Support, Housing, Outreach & Community Connections

  • Offer peer support to the community and returning citizens

  • Facilitates prison in-reach trainings, both virtual and in-person

  • Peers are connected to our housing, mental health and SUD recovery support.

  • Grace Gathering outreach provides Narcan kits, meals and hygiene items bi-weekly.

Positive Outcomes

  • Peers are connected with detox and SUD treatment, mental health support, recovery resources, and safe housing.

  • 200 peer support interactions, with many receiving peer services within 24 hours.

  • Grace Gatherings outreach has served over 1,000 individuals over the last 21 months and helped save lives with Narcan distribution.

  • Returning citizens are empowered by peers with shared experience navigating the re-entry process to obtain recovery housing, employment, mental wellness, and recovery wealth.

FAQs

 

Will it cost me any money to get help?

No, we do not have any charges for our services and rely on donations for our operating expenses.

Can you help me find a place to live?

Possibly, as it depends on if there are spots available. We are currently looking into available housing options.

What is the process to meet with a peer supporter?

We can make an appointment with one of our peer supporters immediately following being contacted by you.