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The Substance Awareness Center of I.R.C. We focus on Prevention Works and Recovery Works! General board meetings are held monthly and are open to the public.

We protect and empower our community by providing resources, prevention strategies and recovery services that address substance misuse and behavioral health, promoting long-term wellness. was founded in 1989 as a resource for information and referral, and has expanded the services offered as the community need has increased. We deliver evidence based substance abuse prevention programs to adolescents with a focus on skill building which is a key to effective prevention. SAC also offers treatment programming and recovery support services for adults with substance use disorders. SAC receives funding from grants, foundations and donations, and operates under the direction of a volunteer board of directors.

11/03/2026

Thank you to the Indian River Community Foundation for this wonderful write up, and for all you do for this community!

If you’ve ever taken a class from a great teacher, you know what it’s like to spend an hour with Carrie Lester, CEO of Thrive IRC, Inc. Lester walks through the color-coded halls of the organization’s...

11/02/2026

Attention Thrive clients, Thrive offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3.
Out of an abundance of caution in response to recent weather events, and for the safety of our clients and staff offices will be closed on Tuesday.
We will reopen Wednesday, November 4 with our regularly scheduled activities.
Thank you

11/02/2026

Due to weather events, and for the safety of our staff traveling home this afternoon/evening Thrive will be closing it's office early today.
Testing services are open until 5:30pm, but all groups and sessions scheduled 5pm and later will be rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding. Please be safe out there.

10/30/2026

Thank you to Liv Vero Magazine for the amazing coverage of this transformational new program.
Coming early 2027!

10/24/2026

United Way, Day of caring

10/20/2026

Healthy babies, strong families, a thriving community. Proud to support the work of the Healthy Start Coalition. Proud member of the Executive Roundtable of Indian River County

Did you know…

Your property taxes help support healthier beginnings for babies and stronger futures for families right here in Indian River County!

Through local funding, the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition provides vital programs that support expectant parents, newborns, and young children from pregnancy and childbirth education to parenting support and early childhood development.

These investments help give our youngest residents a strong start in life while strengthening families across our community.

Healthy babies. Strong families. A thriving community.

Learn more: https://www.irchealthystart.org

10/12/2026

09/28/2026

Hey Race Fans!! Again, thank you making this Saturday so Amazing!!
Race Photos are uploaded to the run page.

The Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk is on Saturday September 26, 2026. It includes the following events: Individual 5K Run/Walk and Team 5K.

09/26/2026

Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ A little photo dump from this morning’s Thrive Freedom 5K! 💜

What an AMAZING morning!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to run, walk, cheer, volunteer, sponsor, partner, and support today’s race. And, of course, thank you to our incredible Thrive staff and volunteers, Board, and our partners at Running Zone who helped make it all happen!

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate Recovery Month and come together as a community. 💜

📸 And we’re not done yet! Lots more photos are coming early next week, both here and on the race website.

Check back at www.Freedom5KIRC.com next week to see all the photos from race day!

Thank you for making the Thrive Freedom 5K such an incredible morning! 🎉

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