“We are thrilled to welcome Trent to our VOA team. His experience in public relations and knowledge of the unique needs of Southeast Kentucky communities is an invaluable asset to our organization. With Trent’s help, VOA’s life-changing services will be prominent and easily accessible to families in need across the region.” VOA Mid-States President and CEO Jennifer Hancock A Manchester native, Trent Baker, has started a new leadership role at Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA). The regional affiliate of the national nonprofit Volunteers of America Inc. serves Kentucky, West Virginia, Tennessee and Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana. In 2019,…

“Today marks a monumental step forward in our collective efforts to combat substance use disorder and rebuild lives. With this multimillion-dollar expansion, I am proud to be a part of what strengthens the foundation of Volunteers of America and what Freedom House provides. This place means tangible hope for individuals battling addiction, especially pregnant women or women with young children,” Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers On Friday, April 19, Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) broke ground on the expansion of their nationally recognized recovery program for pregnant and parenting women in Clay County, Kentucky. For more than four years, VOA’s…

“They give you the tools to not just get sober while you’re there, but to sustain sobriety when you leave there.” Freedom House Alumna and Recovery Support Technician Sandy Moore In March of 2020, a nationally recognized recovery program opened its doors in Burning Springs, Kentucky. Since then, more than 400 women have gone through the program and worked to break the cycle of addiction in their families and in their community. More than three decades ago, VOA Mid-States launched the Freedom House program in Louisville, Kentucky, to support pregnant and parenting women overcoming substance use disorder. Through an evidence-based…

“They gave me an opportunity to do better. Without them, I wouldn’t be driving a truck,” Tyler said. “Anybody should try and take this route when they get out.” “I knew there was a program that could help, but I didn’t know there was someone who would help every step of the way,” said Tyler Mehler, VOA Recovery Reintegration graduate. After being released from prison in 2023, 31-year-old London, KY native, Tyler, was looking for a fresh start—a second chance at a healthy life with a stable job to support his six-year-old daughter, Aria. But he didn’t know where to…