“I always wanted to be a good dad and husband, but I could never stay clean longer than a month.” David struggled with drug and alcohol...

In June of 2017, I knew something had to drastically change or I was going to die. Coming from an abusive childhood and constantly...

I’ve struggled with addiction for twenty years. I was blessed with great parents and a stable upbringing, but after losing a child when I...

“I have a heart for people, and I love this program, but most importantly, it’s the vision of my Pastor Victor Torres,” says Diane. This...

My dad was getting high with me when I was 14. Cocaine, heroin, alcohol, pills; whatever he was doing, I was doing. I never felt loved...

“With Father's Day last month, I found myself reflecting on God's goodness, faithfulness, and grace, especially in my family. My dad...

I grew up living in fear -- fear of disappointing my abusive mother, fear of the next beating, fear of what might come next. Because of...

In June of 2017, I knew something had to drastically change or I was going to die. Coming from an abusive childhood and constantly...

As I steal a quiet moment today, I am reflecting on 2020. What a crazy year. There have been so many challenges brought on by the...

“I was facing a lot of years in prison, and I deserved it.” Two years ago, Mikayla was addicted to speed-balling Heroin, Meth, and Xanax....

When I was young I made vows to myself: I vowed that I would never be like my mother. I said I would never treat my kids like she did –...

National Recovery Month occurs each year during the month of September. Did you know that fatal drug overdoses hit a record high last...

Just like James’ story below, not everyone accepts help the first time it’s offered. And not every rock-bottom looks the same. Most...

“I was facing a lot of years in prison, and I deserved it.” Two years ago, Mikayla was addicted to speed-balling Heroin, Meth, and Xanax....

I grew up living in fear -- fear of disappointing my abusive mother, fear of the next beating, fear of what might come next. Because of...

Many men and women with life-controlling issues come to New Life for Youth Adults and Youth after a life of unhealthy attempts to fill...

I started off drinking and smoking weed at the age of 13. Before I was 15, I was snorting pain pills, and added heroin by 17. I never...

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New Life For Youth- Mercy House- Life Beyond Addiction

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