Dakotah's father, Chris, found her unresponsive with a needle next to her: An apparent overdose of heroin. The 911 call and administration of Narcan saved Dakotah's life. As of 2024, Dakotah is in recovery, a mother to three children, and pointing others to recovery opportunities as the former Women's Home Supervisor at One Eighty, and current Director of Operations. August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day - it's a day to mourn those who did not survive and celebrate the life and recovery of those who did. And it's an opportunity to point those who need help to the amazing transformation that is possible when they choose the recovery pathway.

Matt shares his story of being born into a family with a legacy of addiction, early experimentation with methamphetamines, and a 17-year addiction in his own life. Matt found healing and an opportunity to surrender to God at One Eighty and went on to help start a recovery ministry for men in Davenport, Iowa, called Covenant House, an outreach of The Rock Church. Matt shares what he has learned about his identity as a child of God - and how that identity fuels his work.

Jenn shares her heart-wrenching story of years of depression, suicidal ideation, and an abusive relationship that led to her meth addiction. All the hurt, all the pain...But God. Jenn made her comeback at One Eighty, only to then be devastated by the loss of her daughter to death by suicide. Witness where Jenn has found the strength to continue and how she is inspiring women today to surrender to the God who gives grace beyond grace and victory over death.

Army Veteran Kenny talks about his traumatic childhood, fighting depression and anxiety from an early age, and the escape he found in drugs. But the escape turned dark and one day he woke up in a hospital room and said enough is enough. Kenny describes getting sober at One Eighty and his work with others who suffer from mental illness and substance use disorder in order to help them discover the Freedom to Thrive. Chapters: :15 Traumatic childhood 1:26 Undiagnosed depression and anxiety 1:52 Serving in the Army 2:34 Devastation 3:43 Coming to One Eighty 5:30 Serving others with mental health conditions 6:44 You can do it too One Eighty is a Christian, nonprofit recovery family located in Davenport, Iowa, providing a 14-month structured residential program for people facing crisis, poverty and addiction. We specifically serve men and women who are seeking victory over substance use disorder and have often experienced homelessness, incarceration (jail or prison), domestic violence or abusive relationships, co-dependency, childhood trauma, criminal activity, poverty, mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar) and a host of other co-occurring factors that have held them back from healthy relationships, consistent work, and contributing to society. We also work with youth to address the trauma, isolation and negative influences that lead kids into destructive lifestyles and introduce them to the hope of Jesus. More than treatment, rehab or transitional living - One Eighty is helping people discover the FREEDOM to THRIVE as we journey with people ready to build a sober life they WANT to live for God's glory - a life free of substances and full of love, humility and service. Our services are free, fully supported by the many churches, individuals, businesses and community champions who believe every single person displays the image of God and is here for a purpose - and no one is ever too far gone for redemption and restoration. Learn more about One Eighty, the beautiful people we serve, and the good God who is at work among us by following us in one or more ways: Website: https://www.oneeighty.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneeightyzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/180zone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneeightyzone/ Email, mail or text updates: https://form.jotform.com/222775440667160 Support our work: https://www.oneeighty.org/waystogive

After years of addiction to pain pills, alcohol and IV meth, a mother finds sobriety...and inspires her daughter to do the same. Listen to Jen and Katrina Hesser share how a cycle of generational addiction was broken through the healing power of Christ and participation in the One Eighty 14-month recovery program. Chapters: 0:13 Jen's backstory 0:28 Jail and drug court 0:50 2 years and 5 months sober! 1:14 Advocating for her daughter 1:49 How addiction begins for Jen 2:50 Katrina's backstory 3:56 Life at One Eighty 4:27 Mom is a motivator 4:56 Life on the streets 5:23 Dealing with reality 6:09 Making it one more day One Eighty is a Christian, nonprofit recovery family located in Davenport, Iowa, providing a 14-month structured residential program for people facing crisis, poverty and addiction. We specifically serve men and women who are seeking victory over substance use disorder and have often experienced homelessness, incarceration (jail or prison), domestic violence or abusive relationships, co-dependency, childhood trauma, criminal activity, poverty, mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar) and a host of other co-occurring factors that have held them back from healthy relationships, consistent work, and contributing to society. We also work with youth to address the trauma, isolation and negative influences that lead kids into destructive lifestyles and introduce them to the hope of Jesus. More than treatment, rehab or transitional living - One Eighty is helping people discover the FREEDOM to THRIVE as we journey with people ready to build a sober life they WANT to live for God's glory - a life free of substances and full of love, humility and service. Our services are free, fully supported by the many churches, individuals, businesses and community champions who believe every single person displays the image of God and is here for a purpose - and no one is ever too far gone for redemption and restoration. Learn more about One Eighty, the beautiful people we serve, and the good God who is at work among us by following us in one or more ways: Website: https://www.oneeighty.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneeightyzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/180zone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneeightyzone/ Email, mail or text updates: https://form.jotform.com/222775440667160 Support our work: https://www.oneeighty.org/waystogive

Three graduates of One Eighty tell their stories about overcoming drug addiction, depression, suicidal ideation, and more - then stepping into mental health and addiction recovery spaces to help others do the same. Hear how Matt, Kenny and Jenn found both healing from their own substance use disorders and purpose in helping others untangle their messy histories to walk with God into a brand new future. Chapters: 0:04 Matt's backstory 1:49 Kenny's backstory 3:54 Jenn's story 5:43 Kenny's work in mental health 6:20 Matt's work at Covenant House 7:07 Jenn's work at One Eighty One Eighty is a Christian, nonprofit recovery family located in Davenport, Iowa, providing a 14-month structured residential program for people facing crisis, poverty and addiction. We specifically serve men and women who are seeking victory over substance use disorder and have often experienced homelessness, incarceration (jail or prison), domestic violence or abusive relationships, co-dependency, childhood trauma, criminal activity, poverty, mental illness (depression, anxiety, bipolar) and a host of other co-occurring factors that have held them back from healthy relationships, consistent work, and contributing to society. We also work with youth to address the trauma, isolation and negative influences that lead kids into destructive lifestyles and introduce them to the hope of Jesus. More than treatment, rehab or transitional living - One Eighty is helping people discover the FREEDOM to THRIVE as we journey with people ready to build a sober life they WANT to live for God's glory - a life free of substances and full of love, humility and service. Our services are free, fully supported by the many churches, individuals, businesses and community champions who believe every single person displays the image of God and is here for a purpose - and no one is ever too far gone for redemption and restoration. Learn more about One Eighty, the beautiful people we serve, and the good God who is at work among us by following us in one or more ways: Website: https://www.oneeighty.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oneeightyzone Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/180zone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneeightyzone/ Email, mail or text updates: https://form.jotform.com/222775440667160 Support our work: https://www.oneeighty.org/waystogive