Dear friend,

Imagine the weight of hopelessness lifted and the spark of a second chance

ignited in someone’s life. Your support this year will lift the burden for more

individuals, give families hope for a brighter tomorrow, and spark healthy

choices in a new generation. At First Call, we witness the deep, life-altering

power of recovery every single day through stories like Sarah’s.

 

In 2015, Sarah’s life took a devastating turn. She lost her only son, a tragedy

that struck without warning when he suffered a seizure. In a single moment,

everything changed.

 

“It blew my mind. I didn’t want to live anymore. I was angry at God. I was

angry at people. So, I started getting in trouble, hanging out in the streets,

in and out of jail, doing drugs and alcohol.”

 

The lowest points came in the form of two near-fatal overdoses. Both times,

Sarah unknowingly ingested fentanyl, a lethal dose that nearly claimed her

life. It was a harsh wake-up call. The realization hit her hard: if she didn’t find

a way to change, she might not survive.

 

“I didn’t want to die. I was just hurting. I was in a lot of pain from losing my son. But I knew if I didn’t get myself together, I might die in the streets.”

 

Salvation came in an unexpected form—drug court, where First Call entered her life.

 

"[First Call] taught me how I can get into recovery, how I can get on track, how I can move forward... and I listened, and I took a chance.”

 

Day by day, she chose sobriety over the chaos that once consumed her. Sarah has been sober for 556 days.

 

“I had a staff member that works here at First Call, to be in my ear, teaching me how to look at things differently, think outside of the box and just heal."

 

Today, Sarah spends her time back where it all began. This time helping others that were in her situations. Giving them advice. Showing them it can get better.

 

“If you want to live differently, and save your life from drugs and alcohol, First Call is the place that will help you and take you there."

 

Your gift is a lifeline that allows us to continue this vital work. Thanks to a generous donor, the first $5,000 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Together, we can ignite change and help individuals like Sarah thrive. Let’s end the addiction crisis, together!

 

With heartfelt gratitude,

 

 

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P.S. Your donation will save a life!