09/22/2025
Meet Justin. His journey began as a client here at Mountainside, walking through our doors at one of the most difficult points in his life. Recovery wasn’t easy—and like so many, Justin faced doubts about whether healing was even possible.
But through connection, compassion, and persistence, he discovered that recovery is more than a possibility—it’s a new way of living. Today, Justin shares what those first steps looked like, the challenges along the way, and what gave him the courage to keep going.
Recovery is not a straight line. It’s a process filled with setbacks, growth, and incredible resilience. Justin’s story reminds us that no matter how hopeless it may feel, change is possible.
This Recovery Month, we honor stories like Justin’s—because every voice matters, and every story helps break the stigma.