01/15/2026
✨A milestone for Caldwell County ✨
Yesterday marked a powerful step forward for our community – Caldwell County officially held it’s very first Recovery Court session, and it went incredibly well.
Caldwell County RESTART is now collaborating with a new court within Caldwell County. Recovery court is more than a courtroom – it's a pathway to accountability, healing, and hope for individuals working towards recovery. Recovery Court provides judicial intervention, treatment, and intensive supervision in order to promote a recovery lifestyle and reduce criminal and substance use recidivism for citizens of Caldwell County.
This achievement would not have been possible without the collaboration and commitment of so many partners across our county. Our Recovery Court Coordinator has assembled an exceptional, multidisciplinary team that includes the judge, prosecutor, defense attorney, treatment provider, clerk’s office, probation and community partners who all share a belief in recovery-focused solutions. Together, with continued support from Caldwell County, community agencies, and dedicated individuals, this collaborative effort represents a shared commitment to creating meaningful, lasting change within our county.
We are very proud to have Josh Carden, a peer support specialist with RESTART, serving as the peer for Recovery Court. His lived experience, compassion, and ability to connect with participants is already an invaluable part of this program, helping to foster trust, accountability, and hope throughout the recovery process.
A very special acknowledgement goes to our Recovery Court Coordinator, Brittany Williams, who is housed within RESTART. This program was truly built from the ground up through her dedication. Over the past year, she has poured countless hours into research, policy and procedure development, logistics and even spent time observing Recovery Court in surrounding counties to ensure this program was done thoughtfully and with integrity. Her passion, persistence, and belief in recovery have been the foundation of this success.
We are incredibly proud of this moment – and even more excited for what’s ahead. Recovery Court represents hope, second chances, and a community willing to invest in people.
This is just the beginning. 💜
