John’s* story demonstrates how Angie leans into her network, or “village,” of substance abuse and other care providers to guide clients through the front door of recovery. Like any other Friday, Angie was making her rounds, visiting homeless camps alongside one of her care provider partners, Kim, to offer free lunches.
On this particular day, they met John, who was hungry and grateful to receive a meal. Angie's approach involves fostering supportive relationships in all her interactions. Upon learning that John had been discharged from a local drug treatment facility the previous day, he confided in Angie about his relapse into drug use. Ironically, the facility that discharged John was the same where Kim worked. Through their collaborative efforts, Angie and Kim identified the reason behind John's discharge and facilitated his return to the treatment facility.
Like others who struggle with substance abuse, John found himself leaving the facility a second time, as staying on the road to recovery can be bumpy. Through Angie's consistent check-ins and encouragement, John returned to the facility for a third time and remained to complete his treatment. Her integral role in Montgomery County's network of providers was instrumental in guiding John to treatment. Recently, Angie delivered clothing to John and continues to walk alongside him throughout his recovery journey.
* Names are altered to protect the identity and privacy of our clients.
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