Volunteers For Recovery

03/08/2026

📢📢Listen up 📢📢📣📣

If you are huffing air duster, this post is something YOU need to read!

Today I received a call no one wants to get. It took me back instantly to the call I got when there was an accident that we lost two people in. The only difference today, was the vehicle these two girls were in had blown up and the girls had serious burns. I get in the car and head to Park West. However, while on the way I decided to detour to see if I could find this car and I did. The fact that anyone walked away from what I saw was nothing short of a miracle. The only thing left of the car was the frame. I then carry on to the hospital not knowing how bad it’s really going to be.

I walk in the first room and the smell of burnt flesh alone was stomach nauseating. Then to see her laying there with the bodily fluids just dripping from her flesh was even more nauseating and gut wrenching. The second female can’t even breathe because her airway was burnt.

The moral of the story is DO NOT HUFF AIR DUSTER! These two ladies are lucky to be alive but they both have a very long recovery ahead of them. If this story still doesn’t make you wanna stop doing it, take a look at the photos. That should be more than enough.

A huge thank you to KPD, Rural Metro, the arson investigator, and the staff at Park West. They all took very good care of these girls and communicated with me every step of the way. Thank you for not passing judgement on these two ladies! They are both headed to Vanderbilt now to get the level of care they both need.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction/alcoholism, we have a limited numbr of beds available.

☎️ Jason @ 865-705-1951

☎️Tina @ 865-809-7562

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

Black Balloon Day, today. This post is dedicated to every addict we have lost to overdose.

Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose.

Behind every statistic is someone’s child.
Someone’s parent.
Someone’s sibling, partner, or friend.

Black Balloon Day is a day to remember and honor them. Their lives mattered, and their stories will not be forgotten.

We honor their memory and continue working toward a world where fewer families have to carry this kind of grief. 🖤

03/05/2026

Beds Available at Volunteers for Recovery

If you or a loved one is ready to take the next step toward a stable, sober life, we currently have both male and female beds available at Volunteers for Recovery.

We also now have openings in our Level 1 step-down housing for individuals who have completed a higher level of care and are looking for a supportive environment while transitioning back into independent living.

At Volunteers for Recovery, we provide more than just a place to stay. Our program is built around structure, accountability, and real support for people who are serious about recovery.

Our homes offer:
✔ Safe, structured recovery housing
✔ Drug screening and accountability
✔ Employment opportunities through our Back-to-Work program
✔ Transportation support
✔ Peer support and recovery community
✔ A path toward independent living through Level 1 housing

Whether you are coming from treatment, court referral, or simply ready to make a change, we are here to help.

Limited beds are available.

📩 Send us a message on Facebook or reach out today to begin the intake process.

☎️ Jason Ahrens - 865-705-1951

☎️ Tina Ahrens - 865-809-7562

03/01/2026

Man it’s that simple and families continue to mess this part up.

03/01/2026

Unity night with the ladies' program! This month, Skate Town, a night of roller skating! Not sure any of us will be able to walk tomorrow, but it was fun! We even drove the new 'druggie buggy' on our adventure. Showed up to the skating rink in style!

02/26/2026

💥Choosing a certified recovery residence matters.💥

What sets Volunteers for Recovery apart is we are a TNARR Certified Recovery Residence, which means we operate with oversight, accountability, and proven standards. Certification ensures that our homes follow ethical practices and provide a safe, structured environment for real recovery.

At VFR, we go even further by removing the barriers that often prevent people from succeeding. We collaborate with our employment and transportation partners for the clients benefit.

✔ Employment opportunities through Blue Ribbon Employees
✔ Reliable transportation through Blue Ribbon Transit
✔ Structured, supportive recovery housing
✔ Accountability and ethical standards through TNARR certification

When housing, employment, and transportation are already in place, individuals can focus on what truly matters — recovery and rebuilding their lives.

Don’t settle for anything less than a certified recovery residence.

💬 or ☎️ today for a telephone interview 865-809-7562

02/22/2026

☎️ 865-809-7562 - Females

☎️ 865-705-1951 - Males

02/22/2026

🏡 COMMUNITY QUESTION 🏡

At VFR, we are constantly evaluating how to better serve our recovery community. Stable housing is one of the most critical components of long-term recovery — but we know there are still gaps.

💬 We want to hear from YOU.

What types of housing are currently missing for individuals in recovery in our area?

Are we lacking:
• Sober living for families with children?
• Transitional housing for those employed full-time?
• Affordable independent step-down housing?
• Housing for veterans?
• Housing for seniors in recovery?
• Something else entirely?

Your feedback helps shape our future expansion, partnerships, and advocacy efforts.

Recovery is possible — but recovery without housing is fragile.

Drop your thoughts in the comments or send us a private message if you’d prefer to share directly.

02/19/2026

If this isn’t the truth. I hear and see all too often that these things should be compromised so that a dollar can be made. If you get in this business to make a dollar, you are in the WRONG business. Quality over quantity.

If you are in need of quality recovery housing where the standards are respected, call me 865-809-7562 for women and 865-705-1951 for men.

More people doesn’t mean more recovery.

Overcrowding undermines safety, stability, and long-term outcomes.

Recovery housing works best when standards are respected.

02/19/2026

Recovery housing is infrastructure.

It keeps people stable.
It strengthens communities.
It protects public investment.

TN-ARR works to ensure recovery residences across Tennessee operate with accountability and national standards.

If you believe recovery deserves structure and oversight, support the mission.

Visit tnarr.org