2024 Fresno & Clovis

Recovery Summit

September 14th, 2024

From 10 AM – 12 PM at First Street Church

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY SUMMIT?

Promote, Support and Educate

The 8th Annual Recovery Summit is a FREE event to promote awareness of addiction resources and support in Fresno and Clovis, while providing hopeful messages of recovery from local community leaders. The Recovery Summit is held in Fresno, CA during National Recovery Month.

PLEASE JOIN US IF YOU ARE:
in recovery, a family member or loved one of someone in recovery, interested in learning more about recovery, or involved or passionate about helping people in recovery.

See The Schedule

Event Speakers

Trevor C

Trevor's Bio

My name is Trevor and I am Admissions and Alumni Coordinator for My Time Recovery. My sobriety date is July 22, 2020. My drug of choice was alcohol and cocaine. I got sober by being sick and tired of being sick and tired. The thought of a substance taking over my body and dictating my life was unbearable. I stay sober by the grace of God, my Higher Power. Staying connected with like-minded people that want the same thing for their life keeps me going down the right road. Helping other addicts in need is the key to my sobriety.

Growing up I was a star athlete in wrestling and golf. My actions caused me to spend half my life in prison and this is where my addiction took me. I now have a loving wife with five crazy and amazing children. When your lips match your feet, incredible things will happen!

Sandra P

Sandra's Bio

My name is Sandra and I am an alcoholic. My sobriety date is October 14, 2020. I checked into a drug and alcohol program called My Time Recovery after struggling with withdrawals and a long list of medical issues from my years of alcohol abuse. It was and still one of the best decisions I’ve made.

I am a mother to two teenage boys Jeff and Bradley. I have a passion in helping people find Recovery and get into treatment. To stay sober, I have God as my center and attend meetings regularly. I have a sponsor who I talk to regularly to keep me accountable, and I continue to work the AA steps. I have a dream of opening a plant service business where I go and take care of people’s plants for them. I love plants and being in nature.

Howie P

Howie’s Bio

My name is Howie and my sobriety journey has been on and off since February 2004, but I became completely willing to change on July 21, 2018. I started using drugs at the age of 13, with cocaine and heroin being my primary substances, though I wasn’t one to pass up any opportunity to use. Growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts, I had a loving family and plenty of support, but addiction still took hold of my life until I was 37. The turning point came when I fully embraced sobriety and decided to change my life for the better.

Today, I maintain my sobriety by being of service to others and working the 12 steps of AA. My commitment to helping others led me to found Fentanyl Anonymous, which now operates in seven states and Canada. This organization provides an inclusive, safe space for those suffering from all types of addiction, offering hope and showing that there is a way out before it’s too late.

Tracy A

Tracy’s Bio

My name is Tracy and my journey to sobriety from Methamphetamines, Marijuana, and Alcohol started on June 23,1999. It is a testament to my resilience. I am an active member of a 12-step organization. I found my home in recovery in Los Angeles after hitting an emotional bottom in the San Francisco Bay Area. I now live in the Central Valley with my family, a living example of the transformative power of recovery.

I am a certified personal mental health life coach and therapeutic companion. My strong focus on trauma recovery and addiction allows me to form a collaborative partnership with my client’s, guiding them towards a deeper self-awareness that leads to purposeful and fulfilling outcomes.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Recovery Month

National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life. Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery

Understanding National Recovery Month

National Recovery Month is an annual observance in September aimed at educating Americans about the importance of substance use treatment and mental health services.

Awareness of Treatment Benefits

The observance highlights that with proper treatment and support, individuals with mental and/or substance use disorders can achieve a healthy and fulfilling life.

Celebrating Recovery

Recovery Month is a time to celebrate the progress and successes of those in recovery, recognizing their efforts and resilience.

Promoting Public Education

The initiative plays a crucial role in raising awareness about the availability and effectiveness of treatment options for those facing mental health and substance use challenges.