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To deal hope and decimate stigma surrounding substance use & mental health through community education, awareness and service events celebrating recovery!

Our mission is to deal hope and foster dignity for those who struggle with substance use and mental health issues through community service, awareness and education events that celebrate individuals in long-term recovery. We share our stories of recovery to instill hope that people can and do recover and can live productive lives. We foster dignity for those in long-term recovery by providing volunteer opportunities to better the community they live in. We spread awareness of the dangers of substance use through live presentations, media interviews and public service announcements. We celebrate our recovery through sober, family-friendly social events. We educate individuals, organizations and communities on the issues surrounding substance use and mental health issues and advocate for the growing number of individuals who are in long-term recovery.

10/28/2026

October reminded us of some important things:

💚 Mental illness is real, common, and treatable — and stigma costs lives
🧡 Belonging is one of the most powerful forces in healing
💜 Trauma doesn't define you, but understanding it can change everything
💙 Prevention is what happens when communities show up for each other

Thank you for being part of this one.

See you in November — and if you need us before then, we're always here. 🍂

10/26/2026

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month wraps up, we want to make sure anyone who needs this information has it:

If you are in a dangerous situation, help is available right now:
🔴 National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (call or text)
🔴 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
🔴 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

And if you've survived domestic violence and are also navigating substance use or mental health challenges — both things can be true at once, and both deserve care. 💜

10/24/2026

💚 **Recovery is about more than getting sober. It’s about discovering a life you never thought was possible.**

In this episode of the **Better Life in Recovery Movement Podcast**, Wayne shares his honest journey from opioid addiction to a life filled with purpose, connection, and hope. 🙌

He opens up about what helped him find recovery, why staying connected matters, and how recovery led him to serve in the military, return to college, and help others find their way forward.

His message is a powerful reminder that **you don’t have to have it all figured out to start building a better life.** ❤️

Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is struggling, or work in the recovery community, this conversation is worth your time.

🎧 **Watch Wayne’s story and be reminded that recovery is possible!**

👉 https://youtu.be/VCNS_IHe23g

10/23/2026

If you're wondering whether someone you love is struggling with substance use, here are some gentle signs to pay attention to:

🔹 Pulling away from people they care about
🔹 Changes in mood, sleep, or appetite
🔹 Losing interest in things they used to love
🔹 Acting secretive or defensive about their whereabouts
🔹 Financial stress that doesn't add up

Trust your instincts. And know that we have resources for family members too — you don't have to navigate this alone. 💙

10/22/2026

Who is ready for some halloween fun? Make plans now to join us on Friday, October 30 for a potluck dinner and costume contest. Register by October 27 at the Springfield Recovery Community Center. Hope to see you there.

10/21/2026

Today is Unity Day 🧡 — a day to stand together against bullying and for belonging.

We think about belonging a lot. Because one of the deepest wounds that fuels substance use and mental health struggles is the feeling of not fitting in — of being too much, or not enough, or fundamentally different from everyone around you.

Recovery communities exist to say: you belong somewhere. You belong here.

Wear orange today if you can, and tell someone they matter. 🧡

10/19/2026

Order your HOPE DEALER shirt today! Call 417-368-0852 or stop by 550 S. Scenic Ave., Mon-Fri 12-8.

10/19/2026

Prevention looks like a lot of different things.

It looks like a young person who has a trusted adult to talk to. A family that talks openly about substance use without shame. A community where people feel connected enough that they don't need to numb out to get through the day.

At Better Life in Recovery and the Springfield Recovery Community Center, our community is prevention in action. Every connection made here is a protective factor for someone. 💙

10/19/2026

What happens when the people most affected by the overdose crisis are left out of the conversation about how to solve it? 💜

In this episode of the Better Life in Recovery Movement Podcast, David Stoecker shares how that very situation inspired action in Springfield, Missouri—and why people with lived experience must have a voice in shaping solutions.

From building community partnerships to challenging outdated approaches to addiction, this conversation is about turning frustration into action and working together to save lives.

Because recovery is real, people deserve a seat at the table, and our communities can do better.

🎧 Watch the episode and join the conversation: https://youtu.be/_wTMP1mlFf4

💬 What do you think communities need to do differently to better support recovery and prevent overdose deaths?

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10/16/2026

Recovery asks a lot of people.

It asks you to be honest when hiding felt safer. To feel things you've spent years avoiding. To reach out when every instinct says to pull back. To keep going on days when "keep going" feels impossible.

If you're doing any of that right now — even imperfectly — we're proud of you.

We are in your corner. 💙

Address

550 S Scenic
Springfield, MO
65802

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 8pm
Tuesday	12pm - 8pm
Wednesday	12pm - 8pm
Thursday	12pm - 8pm
Friday	12pm - 8pm
Saturday	2pm - 6pm

Telephone

+14173680852

Website

http://www.betterlifeinrecovery.com/

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