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I believe everyone can be successful if they’re given a chance. I had anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. Experimenting with drugs and alcohol was my escape. By 15, I’d started using heroin and was kicked out of school. Without the help of people like you, I might not have survived.

I heard about Outside In’s needle exchange, and I connected with the agency. I got into an apartment in the housing program. Every step of the way, I didn’t feel judged or pressured. I felt seen and accepted. The independence gave me the opportunity to consider how the path I was on wasn’t working for me. It’s what I needed.

I got healthier. I found a doctor I really liked in their clinic, and loved the homemade vegan meals in their café. The staff helped me get jobs, apply for financial aid, pay for books, and get a laptop. With them in my corner, I enrolled at PCC, and I’ve gotten straight A’s since I started!

I’m committed to recovery. It’s all just been going so well. I have a four-year-old daughter, Nova — she’s wonderful! I’m creating a life that I hope will inspire her. My goal is to be a Qualified Mental Health Associate. I want to help other people the way I’ve been helped.

I’m grateful to you for making all of this possible. We all need a little support sometimes. When you give to Outside In, you help people like me know we are not alone. Please give to Outside In today.

Thank you for giving others the chance to be successful.