Better Life In Recovery

12/03/2025

Did you know? Over 25,000 people walk through our doors every year to find hope through recovery classes, peer support, counseling, groceries, sober living resources, and community events.

It’s the Season of Giving, and we are asking to choose hope, invest in healing, and change the story for someone who feels alone in their struggle. 💙

At Better Life in Recovery, every dollar helps us bring connection, community, and life-changing support to individuals and families walking the road of recovery. Your generosity makes recovery visible — and possible.

If our mission has impacted you or someone you love, we’d be honored if you’d consider giving today.

Together, we can build a community where recovery thrives. 🙌

Donate here:

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11/19/2025

Our next Bronze Sponsor we want to celebrate is Burrell Behavioral Health!

Thank you for partnering with us for this year’s New Year’s Eve Celebration! 🎉 You are helping us create a safe, fun, and family-friendly night for the Springfield community. 💛

Let’s ring in the new year together in 1920s style! This evening will be filled with fine dining, dancing, a beautiful venue, a vintage Photo Booth, and a sparkling midnight toast. ✨

Get tickets here:
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11/18/2025

We’re excited to celebrate ESC, Inc. Consulting Engineers as a Bronze Sponsor for this year’s New Year’s Eve Celebration! 🎉

Their support helps us create a safe, fun, and family-friendly night for the Springfielcommunity. Thank you, ESC! 💛

Let’s ring in the new year together in 1920s style! This evening will be filled with fine dining, dancing, a beautiful venue, a vintage Photo Booth, and a sparkling midnight toast. ✨

Get tickets here:
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11/18/2025

This week on the Better Life in Recovery: Movement Podcast, David Stoecker sits down with Carla Perry, a woman whose story of addiction, trauma, faith, and redemption will move you to your core.

From childhood abuse and decades of addiction to finding peace, purpose, and faith — Carla shares how she went from “dealing dope to dealing hope.”

If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, this story is a reminder that recovery is real, and it’s amazing.

https://youtu.be/cWhJoi-wdw0

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video to spread hope and awareness!
🎧 Subscribe for more real recovery stories and conversations that matter.

If you are looking for more recovery supports, visit www.betterlifeinrecovery.com

This week on the Better Life in Recovery: Movement Podcast, David Stoecker sits down with Carla Perry, a woman whose story of addiction, trauma, ...

11/17/2025

Join us this week for a group or class. We would love to see you!

Mon 11/17
5:45pm BCOR(J)
6pm GOOD DADS(F)
7pm CA(Js)

Tues 11/18
11am Smart Recovery(F)
5:30pm-/6:45pm MENS(J)/WOMENS(F)
5:30pm Faith-Based(F)

Wed 11/19
7am-8am NA Elevated Ambition (F)
10am Burrell ACT
6:30pm Wednesday Worship
8:30pm-10pm NA - No Matter What (F)

Thurs 11/20
11am-12pmCoed Group
5:30pm/6:45pm Mens(J)/Womens(F)

Fri 11/21
6:30pm-7:30pm Recovery Enhancement(J)
6pm Youth CA (F)
7:00pm NA- The She Group Meeting(F)
10:00pm-11:30pm NA - No Matter What (F)

Sat 11/22
12pm NA - No Matter What (F)
11:00am- 3:00pm Oxford House (F) 2nd Saturday of every month
5pm Sanctuary Church
6:30pm-8:00pm NA-Elevated Ambition (F)

Sun 11/23
9am-12pm Eternal Redemption Church (J)
12pm-3pm Eternal Redemption Church Fellowship Dinner- 4th Sunday of every month(J)

11/14/2025

Happy Friday afternoon to all. We have been getting a lot of calls regarding when SRCC is moving to the new location. As of right now we do not have an exact date yet. We will update everyone as soon as we know.

For right now 1925 east Bennett suite J is open and all meetings.

11/12/2025

Here’s a little sneak peek of our venue for our annual Sober New Year’s Eve Celebration! The 425 Downtown Venue is classy, elegant, and perfect for our event. 😍

Here’s what awaits you:

🍽️ A mouthwatering dinner crafted by the incredibly talented Dyllan Dale of Wild Foods.
💃 Dancing the night away — the Charleston, swing, and maybe even a little Lindy Hop!
📸 A vintage photo booth to capture your dazzling look and those unforgettable moments.
🍸 Themed mocktails at our “Sans Bar” — classic 1920s flair, reimagined for today’s sober celebrations.
🎉 A sparkling midnight toast to welcome 2026 with joy, connection, and hope.

Get your tickets today for only $30 ⬇️
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11/11/2025

In this episode, host David Stoecker dives into The Locker Room — a powerful analogy for life, recovery, and personal growth. Whether you’re new to recovery, supporting someone who is, or a professional in the mental health field, this episode will challenge, inspire, and equip you to live your best life.

Discover how to build your recovery team — your higher power, your coach, your teammates, and your game plan — so you can move from surviving to thriving.

Because recovery isn’t just real — it’s amazing. 💪✨

https://youtu.be/wCtWmwLts-M

If you are looking for recovery resources, please visit our site at www.betterlifeinrecovery.com

Welcome to Better Life in Recovery – Hope Dealer Movement! In this episode, host David Stoecker dives into The Locker Room — a powerful analogy for life, rec...

11/10/2025

We would love to see you this week. Join us for a class, group or event. Recovery is better when we do it together.
Mon 11/10
5:45pm BCOR(J)
6pm GOOD DADS(F)
7pm CA(Js)
Tues 11/11
11am Smart Recovery(F)
5:30pm-/6:45pm MENS(J)/WOMENS(F)
5:30pm Faith-Based(F)
Wed 11/12
7am-8am NA Elevated Ambition (F)
10am Burrell ACT
6:30pm Wednesday Worship
8:30pm-10pm NA - No Matter What (F)
Thurs 11/13
11am-12pmCoed Group
5:30pm/6:45pm Mens(J)/Womens(F)
Fri 11/14
6:30pm-7:30pm Recovery Enhancement(J)
6pm Youth CA (F)
7:00pm NA- The She Group Meeting(F)
10:00pm-11:30pm NA - No Matter What (F)
Sat 11/15
12pm NA - No Matter What (F)
11:00am- 3:00pm Oxford House (F) 2nd Saturday of every month
5pm Sanctuary Church
6:30pm-8:00pm NA-Elevated Ambition (F)
Sun 11/16
9am-12pm Eternal Redemption Church (J)
12pm-3pm Eternal Redemption Church Fellowship Dinner- 4th Sunday of every month(J)

11/04/2025

Are you ready to transform lives—starting with your own? In this episode of the Better Life & Recovery – Hope Dealer Movement podcast, David Stoecker shares powerful lessons from national trainings on community organizing and the core traits every recovery leader needs.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or working in the mental-health field, you’ll learn why listening matters more than lecturing, how to set SMART recovery goals, and why empathy, integrity, and strategy create lasting change.

Recovery is real—and amazing. Discover how to build a stronger community and a stronger you.

https://youtu.be/5KCD2yM4--Q

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💬 Share your thoughts or recovery story in the comments—your voice could inspire someone today.

⏱️ Chapters / Timecodes

0:00 – Welcome & why this podcast exists
1:18 – Lessons from national community-organizing training
6:40 – The power of listening over lecturing
11:55 – Recovery enhancement vs. relapse prevention
16:30 – 8 Key Attributes of a Community Organizer
24:05 – Empathy & unconditional positive regard
31:10 – Lifelong learning and strategic thinking
39:20 – Setting SMART (Recovery) Goals
47:55 – Passion, persistence & building the right team
55:10 – Integrity and doing the right thing when no one’s watching
1:02:00 – Final encouragement: start small, stay steady

Are you ready to transform lives—starting with your own? In this episode of the Better Life & Recovery – Hope Dealer Movement podcast, David Stoecker shares ...

11/03/2025

We would love to see you this week. Here are all the groups, classes and events happening this week:

Mon 11/03
5:45pm BCOR(J)
6pm GOOD DADS(F)
7pm CA(Js)

Tues 11/04
11am Smart Recovery(F)
5:30pm-/6:45pm MENS(J)/WOMENS(F)
5:30pm Faith-Based(F)

Wed 11/05
7am-8am NA Elevated Ambition (F)
10am Burrell ACT
6:30pm Wednesday Worship
8:30pm-10pm NA - No Matter What (F)

Thurs 11/06
11am-12pmCoed Group
5:30pm/6:45pm Mens(J)/Womens(F)

Fri 11/07
6:30pm-7:30pm Recovery Enhancement(J)
6pm Youth CA (F)
7:00pm NA- The She Group Meeting(F)
10:00pm-11:30pm NA - No Matter What (F)

Sat 11/08
12pm NA - No Matter What (F)
11:00am- 3:00pm Oxford House (F) 2nd Saturday of every month
5pm Sanctuary Church
6:30pm-8:00pm NA-Elevated Ambition (F)

Sun 11/09
9am-12pm Eternal Redemption Church (J)
12pm-3pm Eternal Redemption Church Fellowship Dinner- 4th Sunday of every month(J)

11/03/2025

As we acknowledge , let’s shine a light on the urgent need to address, end, and prevent homelessness among people living with mental or substance use disorders, and support those affected. Learn more: samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resources