In the Field: A needed hand for those who hit bottom
Men at Turning Point House in the town – in recovery from alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health disorders or a combination of all three – volunteered to paint the fire halls, help with local blood drives, and assist with an alcohol-free New Year's Eve … Read more on Buffalo News

DeKalb County officials take new approaches to curb heroin overdose deaths
Brenda Jergens sits in her Malta home recently holding a picture of her son, Kurt Hudson, who died of a heroin overdose in his upstairs bedroom on Sept. 29, 2013. Jergens has organized a vigil for 7 p.m. today at the DeKalb County Courthouse, 133 W … Read more on DeKalb Daily Chronicle

People impacted by suicide ask others to speak up
His father struggled with alcoholism, drug abuse and mental disorders. "I'm accustomed to dealing with fires and floods," he said. "But I was afraid to come share my family's story. … I love my father, but I also remember being afraid of him and … Read more on The Coloradoan

Ross Center celebrating 40th anniversary
The Ross Community Center partnered with Head Start for a comprehensive early childhood program. Tuesday marked the … Their father died at age 32 of alcoholism and their mother, Debbie, worked long hours to financially support her boys. The brothers … Read more on Muncie Star Press