A fisherman with a PhD. A family man and an Army Colonel. A literal nuclear physicist who holds a Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist credential, Eric is never exactly what he seems. Eric Daxon is a cheerful, funny, and wholesome jokester of a peer recovery counselor. He’s big on puns… Read More»
Jovan Gonzales works as a youth peer support recovery coach at Rise Recovery. Like all members of our program staff, Jovan is a person in long-term recovery from substance use and has an amazing story to tell. Favorite Ice Cream: Lemon Cookie Ice CreamFavorite Color: YellowFavorite Flower: SunflowerGo-To Karaoke Song:… Read More»
The Harlandale Care Center sounds like a pretty ordinary name for a school building, but this is actually a place of healing, hope, and recovery beyond the scope of any regular school day. The people who make their offices inside these unassuming walls are actually part of a grand experiment… Read More»
Our Youth Leadership students from Harlandale ISD just celebrated their completion of our leadership program! Now they will share the information they have learned with their peers, educating other youth on mental health and substance use prevention. Goal: BREAK THE STIGMA! Evita Morin, CEO of Rise Recovery, sits down with… Read More»
Over ten years of study, published in The Journal of Rural Health, reports continued rising substance use issues, lack of local mental health care and higher costs in rural areas. Rise Recovery is tackling the need with its latest program, Rise Clean Link, telehealth recovery support serving eleven South Texas… Read More»
Pictured are Rise Recovery staff members Edie Garza, Justin Hewett and Jessica Alcala along with Harlandale ISD’s mascot. Harlandale ISD serves over 12,000 students and is one of several area school districts supported by the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative. “I feel like I’m not only understanding others more,… Read More»
Tanya Jopling, honored for Outstanding Advocacy for Youth in Recovery Congratulations to Rise Inspire Academy graduate, Colin Gerard, and a huge thank you to the staff and community who made this momentous occasion possible! Colin was celebrated at RIA’s first annual Winter Formal on December 11, 2021. Rise Inspire Academy… Read More»
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If you are looking for help with a substance-related issue, Rise Recovery along with Alpha Home, Lifetime Recovery, and Pay It Forward are providing this United Way-supported partnership serving the Bexar County community. Operators will listen intently, answer questions and provide a referral to the caller based on their specific need.
We cannot give medical advice. For crisis assistance and detox services, please contact one of the following hospitals:
