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

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.

04/01/2026

South Carolina has more alcohol-related deaths per capita than the average state, which is a sobering reminder of just how serious this issue is in our own backyard.

Awareness is the first step toward change. Sharing posts like this one helps more than you know.

Feel free to reach out to Step 1 Recovery Resources with any questions!

03/30/2026

The process to get help through Step 1 Recovery is really straightforward. You fill out a questionnaire, we give you a call, and then we work to get you placed in one of our vetted treatment facilities as soon as possible.

You do not have to do this alone. Feel free to reach out to us anytime with questions!

03/27/2026

MEET GAYLE SMITHER

Meet Gayle Smither, a valued member of our Board of Directors at Step 1 Recovery Resources. With a strong foundation in long-term sobriety, Gayle is involved in various recovery communities. He views his role as a powerful avenue to impact the lives of those battling substance abuse while continually expanding his own insights through new challenges and perspectives on addiction.

Gayle envisions Step 1 Recovery Resources as a lifeline for individuals struggling with substance abuse, providing essential access to recovery resources regardless of financial barriers. He is dedicated to fostering a supportive network of volunteers and community partners, all united in their goal to empower individuals to reclaim their lives and sustain long-term sobriety.

Now retired, Gayle remains active, volunteering for nonprofits and serving as an appointed Public Member of the South Carolina Commission on Judicial Conduct. He enjoys family life with his spouse, spending time with their grandchildren, traveling, and anything baseball related.

03/25/2026

Substance Use Disorder is a recognized medical brain disorder, not a moral failing. Understanding that is one of the first steps to helping people get the treatment they actually need.

The more we know, the more we can do. Please consider donating to help fund our mission - no donation is too small. https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/donate

03/23/2026

Change is hard but it is also possible. Every person we have helped get into treatment started right where you or someone you love might be standing today.

Hope starts here and it starts with one step. Please consider donating to help fund our mission - no donation is too small. https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/donate

03/20/2026

MEET Cyrus Kamini

Having walked the path of recovery himself, Cyrus brings authentic understanding and heart to our mission. As a Certified Peer Support Specialist, he combines lived experience with professional training to serve others on their journey to sobriety.

What began as individual outreach work evolved into something much bigger. "I was doing this work on my own and was driven by an intuitive thought to join others to this project," Cyrus shares. "I am not alone in this work anymore!" His vision? Providing as many people as possible with access to recovery solutions.

Beyond Step 1, you'll find Cyrus distributing coats to the homeless, bringing Christmas joy to children at local motels, riding, hiking, dancing at Grateful Dead shows, or enjoying a well-deserved nap. He's also navigating the exciting journey of raising his 20-year-old son through college!

One of his favorite Rumi quotes perfectly captures his philosophy: "Whoever travels without a guide needs two hundred years for a two day journey." We're grateful to have Cyrus helping guide our mission of hope and healing. 🙏

03/18/2026

Did you know that Step 1 Recovery is run entirely by volunteers? Every person on our team gives their time because they genuinely care about helping people in our community.

If that sounds like you, we would love to have you join us. Please fill out our volunteer form on our website and we'll be back in touch! https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/get-help-with-addiction

03/16/2026

Not sure if you qualify for our program? Basically, if you are ready for long-term treatment and do not have the financial means to get there, we want to hear from you.

It all starts with one simple form. Have questions? We have answers! https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/get-help-with-addiction

03/13/2026

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."

03/11/2026

If you or someone you love is ready to take that first step toward recovery, we make the process as simple as possible.

Just fill out a short questionnaire and we will be in touch within 24 hours. You do not have to figure this out alone. Have questions? We have answers! https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/get-help-with-addiction

03/09/2026

Step 1 Recovery Resources operates on a shoestring budget with an all-volunteer staff so that we can spend over 90% of our donations on sponsorships for our clients.

If you would like to volunteer or donate to help support our mission, please go to our website at https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/volunteer

Address

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

Telephone

+18432843608

Website

https://www.step1recoveryresources.org/

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