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Step 1 Recovery provides financial resources for people seeking long-term treatment

04/27/2026

If you are in the Charleston, Berkeley, or Dorchester county area and you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, Step 1 Recovery may be able to help cover the cost of long-term treatment.

All you need is the willingness to get help. We will take it from there.

Have questions? Reach out to us anytime.

04/24/2026

MEET DEANNA ROBINSON

Deanna is another one of our amazing founding board members at Step 1 Recovery. Deanna marks her sobriety on October 28th, 2019, a personal milestone that fuels her passion for outreach and recovery support. Over the past two years, she’s worked diligently with the Jake Foundation and the Charleston Center, focusing on getting people out of homelessness and into recovery in Charleston.

Driven by her hands-on experience in community service, including key initiatives like Rockies coat drive and Toys for Good alongside Cyrus Kamini, Deanna recognized a critical gap in support for long-term treatment. This realization was pivotal in establishing Step 1 Recovery Resources. Deanna’s vision is clear: ensure that no individual is denied access to long-term recovery due to financial barriers, striving to save one life at a time.

A proud native of Charleston, Deanna channels her energy into giving back to the community that raised her, living by the creed, "Giving back what was freely given to me, saving one life at a time."

04/22/2026

Want to show your support for Step 1 Recovery? We have t-shirts, sweatshirts, tote bags, tumblers, and more in our online shop.

And when someone buys something through our link, Print Your Cause makes a donation to our organization! So you can look good and feel good about your purchase!

Every purchase helps spread awareness and keeps the conversation going. Go grab something you will love! https://shop.printyourcause.com/campaigns/step-1-recovery-resources

04/20/2026

Whether you have one hour a week or one hour a month, your time makes a real difference at Step 1 Recovery.

We are always looking for people to help with outreach, fundraising, driving people to treatment centers, and so much more. Come be part of something that truly matters.

Please fill out our volunteer form on our website and we'll be back in touch! https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/volunteer

04/17/2026

MEET CHARLES WATTS

Charles is our dedicated Secretary at Step 1 Recovery. Charles brings a powerful personal connection to our mission, celebrating 28 years of freedom from alcohol and drugs. His journey started on Skid Row in Los Angeles, where he first worked as a social worker. His experiences there, though eye-opening, didn't immediately set him on a sober path, but they eventually inspired his commitment to giving back.

Charles was among the founders of Step 1 Recovery, sparked by a crucial discussion on how to aid homeless and disadvantaged individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). His vision for the organization is to see individuals not just achieve sobriety but also transition smoothly into sober living and ultimately lead independent, fulfilling lives.

Away from his vital work with us, Charles is a retired educator, a published writer, and an active member of the Poetry Society of South Carolina. He lives by the words, "We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.”

04/15/2026

Recovery is a community effort and Step 1 Recovery would not exist without the incredible people who show up and give their time.

Our all-volunteer team is proof that when people come together with a shared purpose, amazing things happen.

Interested in helping out? Please fill out our volunteer form on our website and we'll be back in touch!

https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/volunteer

04/14/2026

Step 1 Recovery is looking for volunteers to drive clients to detox, the DMV, the bus/train station, Oxford Houses and other places in the tri-county area. Most driving opportunities are short notice (usually within 24 hours).

Please send us a message if you would like to volunteer or for more info. Thank you!

04/13/2026

Step 1 Recovery was born right here on the streets of Charleston, started by one man in recovery who just wanted to help others find their way.

That grassroots spirit still drives everything we do today. We are proud to be a local organization serving local people.

Check out more local recovery resources here! https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/community-resources

04/10/2026

MEET NICOLE CARMAN

Meet Nicole Carman, a dedicated Board Member at Step 1 Recovery Resources. Nicole brings nine years of personal recovery experience and invaluable insights from her time working with homeless women in recovery at The Serenity House, part of the Knox Area Rescue Ministries in Tennessee.

Driven by a deep-seated passion for supporting the homeless in recovery, Nicole returned to this field after realizing it’s where her passion lies. Her vision for Step 1 Recovery Resources is to ensure immediate access to necessary resources for those ready to embark on their recovery journey. She envisions our organization as a robust support system equipped with the funds and facilities to offer help without delay.

Outside of her impactful work, Nicole enjoys traveling, playing Mahjong, exploring Charleston's vibrant restaurant scene, and spending quality time with her husband, their two grown children, and their spouses. One quote she loves is, “I can't, God can, so I think I will let him,” and we're super thankful she's a part of the team!

04/08/2026

Recovery is not just about getting sober. It is about rebuilding your life, finding community, and becoming the person you know you can be.

The treatment facilities we work with help people do exactly that every single day.

Please consider donating to help fund our mission - no donation is too small. https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/donate

04/06/2026

Studies show that spending at least 90 days in treatment leads to much better outcomes, and six months or more can truly change the trajectory of someone's life.

That is exactly the kind of commitment we fund. Long-term recovery is possible and the research backs it up. Please consider donating to help fund our mission - no donation is too small. https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/donate

04/03/2026

MEET PAM HRICIK

Pam is a key member of our board at Step 1 Recovery. Pam just had her 29 year sobriety date on Sunday, March 16th! CONGRATULATIONS PAM!!! 🎉

Pam is deeply committed to supporting others on their journey to sobriety. She's driven by a desire to ensure that no one is left without support due to lack of resources.

A Charleston resident for 26 years, Pam has been a vibrant contributor to the local nonprofit scene. She’s made significant impacts, from her early days volunteering with the United Way’s 211 Helpline to her dynamic leadership as President of the Village Repertory Theatre Company, where she spearheaded numerous fundraising efforts. Pam also co-founded Keys for Hope, which generated nearly $100,000 for One80 Place, a local homeless shelter.

After recently selling her special event business, Pam now dedicates her time to her art as a pressed flower artist and enjoys traveling with her husband, embracing the next chapter of life as an empty nester.

Address

1501 Belle Isle Avenue, Suite 110
Mount Pleasant, SC
29464

Telephone

+18432843608

Website

https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/

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