Brittney is a person in long term recovery who used to engage in risky/hazardous drug use. In 2017, she participated in SOS and used our centers to make beneficial social contacts in her community. She has taken several different routes on her path to healing and says there is always more growth to be working on. Brittney has family members and loved ones who use(d) substances. Brittney started employment with SOS as a Family Recovery Support Coordinator in August of 2022. Since then, she has changed positions and is now our Marketing an Development Coordinator. Brittney is passionate about advocacy for people who take medications to help manage their drug use. She wants to raise awareness of the stigma and shame that she and others face(d) surrounding MOUD programs. Brittney has faced significant stigma when going through a MOUD program, which made success difficult to achieve. In this next chapter of her life, she is determined to be a great leader and to improve her abilities to influence positive change in her community.

Brittney believes that when all parties are encouraged, included, and supported, the outcome can surpass our expectations.