ROC Recovery Center

12/18/2025

Dear Friends of the ROC,

As we enter this Christmas season and reflect on another year of God’s faithfulness, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. What began just seven years ago as a small vision has become a place where healing starts here — a place where men, women, and families are finding hope, freedom, and restoration every single day.

At the ROC Recovery Center, we cling to the calling of Isaiah 61:1:

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives…”

And because of your prayers, generosity, and partnership, we are seeing God’s promises fulfilled right here in our community.

A Matching Gift Opportunity — A God Moment

We are thrilled to share that one of our ROC community partners has provided a Matching Gift for our Year-End Giving Campaign. Every gift given between now and December 31st will be doubled.
This means your generosity will go twice as far in helping restore lives, strengthen families, and bring hope to people battling addiction, trauma, mental health challenges, and the effects of poverty and homelessness.

A Few Voices From Lives That Have Been Transformed
• “I walked in broken and beaten down. I walked out knowing God and alive!”
• “Without the ROC, I would not be sober today. I would not have my family.”
• “This place gave me hope again — real hope.”

Every one of these voices represents a story of redemption — and your partnership made it possible. Give today at www.rocrecoverycenter.org

The Gift of Hope Today Builds Hope for Tomorrow

As we close out this year, we want you to know how deeply grateful we are for you. Your prayers, your encouragement, and your generosity are changing lives — one person, one family, one story at a time.

May God bless your prayerful consideration.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Doug Gould
Executive Director
ROC Recovery Center

12/14/2025

TODAY AT THE VILLAGE MEDFORD CENTER!

SELFIES WITH SANTA —

📸🎅December 14th | 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 The Village Medford Center

Bring the kids, teens, friends, and the whole family and snap a selfie with Santa! ❤️

🎄 Make a donation to ROC Recovery Center
🎁 All proceeds support ROC services for individuals and families walking the journey of recovery, healing, and hope right here in our community.

This is a fun way to make memories and make a difference!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for families
📱 Perfect for selfies & holiday photos
💙 100% of donations stay local to support recovery services

Come smile with Santa — and help us continue bringing hope to Southern Oregon one life at a time.

See you Sunday, December 14th from 4–6 PM!

12/14/2025

📣 Want to start your day with hope, encouragement, and real-life truth?

Our Let’s Talk Daily Devotionals are helping people all across our community grow in faith, recovery, and resilience. We're currently in our series: “People Who Got Knocked Down — And Got Back Up.”

If you’d like these devotionals delivered straight to your inbox each day, just send us an email: rocrecoverycenter@gmail.com

Subject: Add Me to Let’s Talk

Let’s grow together.
Let’s heal together.
Let’s walk this journey—one day at a time.

Restoring our community together. ❤️

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Let's Talk Devotional: "When Strength Meets Surrender"
Story: Betrayed… But Not Broken

I have to admit… this might be one of the funniest and most painful stories of my childhood all at the same time.

I was about nine or ten, playing in a Saturday morning bowling league at Roxy Ann Lanes. After bowling, Mom picked me up and brought me home to Eastwood Drive. As soon as I arrived, I saw all my buddies—Jay Reese, Curt Weaver, Time Anderson and others—walking around with some brand new KYJC radio swag. Frisbees. Hats. Shirts. You name it.

I said, “Where did you guys get all this stuff?” Of course, my brother Russ jumped in—because that’s what twin brothers do—and said,
“Oh, KYJC is broadcasting live over at Medford Heights. All you have to do is tell the DJ you have white socks on.”

That’s it? Free swag for white socks? Count me in.

So we rode our bikes over and I walked into the clubhouse (the others waiting outside looking through the glass) right in front of the realtor, the buyers, and everyone else—and waited for the DJ to finish cueing a record. When he looked up, I confidently said:

“Hey mister… I got white socks on.” He looked at me, smiled politely, and said,
“Well… that’s great.”

Nothing...No swag...No Frisbee...Not even a sticker.

So I tried again. And again.

By the third time, he probably thought I wasn’t all the way put together, and he leaned down and said,
“Well, did you put them on yourself? They look very nice.”

That’s when it hit me. I’d been set up and betrayed by my own twin brother.

I rode my bike home crying, and Mom and Dad made sure Russ “got the judgment of the Lord.” But here’s what stands out: being betrayed hurts. It makes you feel tricked, powerless, and foolish. This is exactly why Samson’s story hits so deeply.

Connection to Samson
Samson was chosen by God, called from birth, and strong beyond anything human. But betrayal got him too—not by a prank, but by something far more dangerous: his own desires.

Delilah didn’t show up with white socks on, she showed up with beauty, charm, and seduction.

Samson’s lowered his guard down and his little compromise led to a big collapse.

Eventually, he was betrayed, captured, blinded, and forced to grind grain in a Philistine prison—knocked down physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

But just like my childhood story didn’t end with betrayal… Samson’s story didn’t end with defeat either.

Scripture says something powerful:

“And his hair began to grow again…” — Judges 16:22

But this wasn’t just about hair, it was about HOPE. Because Samson’s strength didn’t return because of hair—it returned because of humility.

In the darkness of that prison, Samson prayed one simple prayer:

“Lord, remember me.”

And God did.

Samson’s greatest victory came after his greatest failure. Strength returned. Purpose returned. God wasn’t done with him....And He’s not done with you either.

Hope Spark:
Betrayal may knock you down. Failure may blind you for a season.
Shame may try to chain you. But God still specializes in comebacks.

Walk It Out:
Ask the Lord today:
“Where have I compromised?”
“What small decisions are leading me the wrong direction?”
“What do I need to surrender back to You?”

ROC Tip of the Day:

Stay in the game.
Your greatest strength comes when you stop fighting God and start trusting Him.

11/22/2025

📣 Important Announcement from ROC Recovery Center

Friends, we wanted to share an important update regarding our monthly rummage sale.

We were notified today by a representative from the City of Medford that our basement is not permitted for public use. According to city guidelines, the basement can only be used for storage—which means we are no longer allowed to host our rummage sale in that space.

Because of this, we must close the rummage sale effective immediately.

This is incredibly disappointing news for us, as the rummage sale has become a meaningful support to our mission. Thank you to everyone who came out last month and again today to purchase items, donate goods, volunteer, and encourage our work. Your support truly matters.

A very special thank you to my wife, Lisa, for her creative design and countless hours organizing and setting up each sale. And thank you to all of our amazing volunteers who worked so hard behind the scenes—you made this possible month after month.

As many of you know, ROC Recovery Center is primarily funded by local individuals, churches, businesses, and our fundraising efforts. Your generosity directly strengthens the services we provide to individuals and families walking through addiction, trauma, and mental health challenges.

Moving forward:
We will be posting many of our items on Facebook Marketplace, where you can still support the ROC through online purchases. Please check back regularly—every sale helps keep our programs strong.

Please bear with us as we explore possible options for relocating or restructuring this fundraiser in a way that honors city guidelines. We are hopeful and prayerful that the Lord will open a new door for us.

Although this setback is disappointing, we remain committed to walking in integrity, following the guidelines set forth by the city, and continuing our mission to serve our community with excellence.

Thank you again for standing with us, praying for us, and believing in the work we do.

More information about the ROC Recovery Center please call 541-200-3000 or visit our website at www.rocrecoverycenter.org

With gratitude,
ROC Recovery Center

11/20/2025

NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING LOT SALE — THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY! 🚨
Hosted by ROC Recovery Center

Join us for our First Annual Neighborhood Sale right here at the ROC!
✔️ Tons of great items
✔️ Raffle drawings
✔️ Deals that support local recovery services!

🗓 Friday, Nov. 21st & Saturday, Nov. 22nd
⏰ 8:00am – 4:00pm
📍 ROC Recovery Center — 305 South Fir St., Medford

You’ll find:
🍼 Baby & Kids Clothing
📚 Games • Books • Toys
🏡 Household Items
🛋 Gently Used Furniture
🍽 Kitchen Utensils
👕 Men’s Clothing
👗 Women’s Clothing & Accessories

Every dollar raised helps support the life-changing programs at the ROC Recovery Center — thank you for making hope possible in our community!

Come shop… bring a friend… and help us continue to Restore Our Community! ❤️

11/18/2025

Hey Southern Oregon — Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Douglas Counties!

Our final CCAR Recovery Coach Academy of 2025 is now open for registration!

This 4-day, state-certified Peer Support Specialist (PSS) and Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) training is hosted by the ROC Recovery Center in partnership with the Oregon Health Authority.

🗓️ Dates: Wednesday, December 10th – Saturday, December 13th, 2025
📍 Location: ROC Recovery Center, 305 S. Fir Street, Medford
⏰ Time: 7:30am – 5:30pm daily
💵 Cost: $450 (includes manual & materials)
➡️ Register online at: www.rocrecoverycenter.org

This intensive, 4-day training prepares individuals to provide peer recovery coaching to those seeking support from addiction, trauma, or mental health challenges. You’ll gain valuable skills in:

✅ Roles & Functions of a Recovery Mentor
✅ Core Values & Guiding Principles
✅ Communication & Active Listening
✅ Ethics & Healthy Boundaries
✅ Trauma-Informed Care
✅ Stages of Recovery
✅ Stigma & Labels
…and much more!

Whether you’re pursuing state certification or simply want to strengthen your ability to walk alongside others in recovery, this training is for you.

🗓️ Our 2026 training schedule will be announced in January, so don’t miss this final opportunity for 2025!

📞 For more information, call 541-200-3000 or visit www.rocrecoverycenter.org

11/16/2025