“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…