Recovery Revolution

03/06/2026

🖤 Black Balloon Day — Honoring Lives Lost, Lifting Up Those Who Remain

Today, we pause as a community to recognize Black Balloon Day — a day dedicated to remembering the lives lost to overdose and supporting the loved ones who carry those memories forward.

At Recovery Revolution, we see the impact of overdose every day — not as numbers or statistics, but as people with stories, families, dreams, and light. Today, we honor them. We say their names. We hold space for their families. And we recommit to doing the work that saves lives.

🖤 To those grieving: We stand with you.
🖤 To those still fighting: You are not alone — recovery is possible.
🖤 To those working in harm reduction, treatment, and peer support: Thank you for showing up with compassion and courage.

Let today be a reminder that every life matters, and that together, we can build a community where hope is accessible, support is strong, and no one has to walk this journey alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, we are here.
Recovery starts with connection — reach out.

03/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Wilkes WEAVE for coordinating a donation drive to support Recovery Revolution! 💙

The donation drive is still ongoing, and every item makes a difference. If you’re able, please consider stopping by Anchor Coffee to drop off a donation and help us continue supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

Thank you to Wilkes WEAVE, Anchor Coffee, and everyone who has already contributed to supporting recovery in our community. Your kindness and support mean the world to us! 🙌

03/03/2026

📣Join us for Week 3 of M.3.N.D. this Thursday, March 5th, at noon!

💓 The last two meetings have been filled with fun, connection, and healing.

This week’s focus: Medication, Treatment Navigation & Systems Support. “Navigating healthcare can feel like trying to find the right aisle in a grocery store you’ve never been in. This week gives you the map, the shortcuts, and the confidence to ask an employee for help without feeling weird. Whether it’s medication, housing, jobs, or benefits — you’ll walk out knowing how to advocate for yourself like a pro.”

✨Enjoy another home-cooked meal and empowering conversation. ✨

📍R3 Center, 234 Jefferson St, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

If you have any questions, feel free to call us!
📞 336-818-1909 ext. 1

03/03/2026

Celebrating Victoria’s Strength and a New Chapter Ahead 💙✨

On February 25th, we had the joy of celebrating Victoria Walthall as she graduated from our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)! 🎓🌟

This milestone reflects not only her commitment to recovery, but the strength, honesty, and resilience she has shown every step of the way.

Throughout her time in the program, Victoria demonstrated a remarkable willingness to learn, grow, and show up for herself even on the hardest days. Recovery asks for courage—and Victoria answered that call with determination and heart.

At Cameron Ridge Treatment Services, we believe that healing is built through connection, consistency, and compassionate support. Victoria embraced that process fully. She engaged deeply, leaned into the work, and continued moving forward with grace and perseverance.

We are incredibly proud of her and honored to have walked alongside her on this part of her journey. Her graduation marks not just the completion of a program, but the beginning of a future filled with hope, possibility, and renewed confidence.

Please join us in congratulating Victoria on this incredible achievement! 👏💙

Here’s to new beginnings and the brighter days ahead.

💙✨

03/02/2026

🌟 Voices of Recovery Speaker Series 🌟

Tomorrow March 3, we welcome Nikki Duggins, Phases Alumni, as she shares her journey of resilience and strength with our recovery community. Nikki’s growth in recovery has been remarkable. Now her story inspires others.

Join us to hear how she faced challenges, embraced hope, and continues to build her recovery one day at a time.

📍 R3 Recovery Center
234 Jefferson St, North Wilkesboro
🕛 March 3, 2026, | 12PM–1PM
🎤 Join us as we lift up the voices that keep our recovery community strong.

📩 Interested in sharing your story at a future event?
We’d love to hear from you. Your voice could be the one that sparks hope for someone else.

📞 Apply to be a speaker: 336‑818‑1909

02/28/2026

Help us celebrate Chelsea ! Our peer support Brooke met Chelsea initially through our peer supports integrated into Atrium Health Wilkes Medical Center !

(I share this with permission): From Brooke,

Today someone so special to me celebrates...
🎉ONE YEAR OF RECOVERY!!!!
🏆CONGRATS CHELSEA KAYLOR!

Just over a year ago, I made an immediate connection with a patient (aka "peer") in the hospital who was there being treated for serious complications from her drug use.

Each night I worked, I threw my shoes in the floor and climbed in her bed. We both sat with our legs crossed, pouring our hearts out to each other. I saw so much in this young lady. I imagined a life for her that she struggled to see. We wrote down her goals and hopes. I promised her she would not walk this journey alone.

One step at a time, she trusted and leaned on Recovery Revolution, even going to stay at our sober living house, Phases. There she started to thrive. She worked two jobs until she bought herself a car. Then she saved up to move out of Phases. That list we made in her hospital bed became her reality.

Her journey continues and her future is brighter than she even knows! I can't wait for everyone to see the impact Chelsea is going to make on others, as she is already an inspiration to us all.

I love you my sweet and beautiful friend. You will forever hold a special place in my heart. Again, congratulations 🎊

✨️✨️Many of you may not know Chelsea, but show her some love! She deserves our praise✨️✨️

Before Pic...in the hospital bed with me
After Pic....a glowing, happy and healthy warriortll

02/25/2026

📣 We’re Hiring! Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

📌 Position Overview

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)
Status: 2 Part-Time OR 1 Full-Time Split Shift
As a BHT, you’ll support daily front‑office and client‑care operations—including welcoming clients, assisting with patient flow, managing documentation, and upholding the standards and values of Cameron Ridge Treatment Services.

🌿 Who We Are at Cameron Ridge Treatment Services

Cameron Ridge Treatment Services is a program of Recovery Revolution, dedicated to providing compassionate, person‑centered care to individuals seeking support for substance use and co‑occurring mental health challenges. Our team is committed to restoring dignity, building connection, and empowering every client to move toward long‑term recovery.

We believe in:
✔ Trauma‑informed, culturally humble care
✔ Strength‑based approaches
✔ Professional integrity and ethical practice
✔ Collaborative teamwork and continual learning
✔ Creating a safe, welcoming environment for every individual who walks through our doors

When you work at Cameron Ridge, you are part of a mission‑driven team that shows up for the community with heart, consistency, and professionalism.

🤝 What Being Part of This Team Looks Like

Joining our team means stepping into a supportive, structured environment where your work truly matters. As a BHT at Cameron Ridge, you will:

• Be a key part of the client experience from the moment they walk in
• Work alongside skilled counselors, case managers, peer support specialists, and leadership
• Grow in your role with hands-on training and ongoing mentorship
• Contribute to a program that values collaboration, communication, and compassion
• Make an impact every day by helping ensure clients feel safe, welcomed, and respected
• Be part of a workplace where your voice matters and your professional development is encouraged

If you’re dependable, motivated, and passionate about serving others, this is an opportunity to be part of meaningful work in a supportive and mission‑focused environment.

📩 Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you!

👉 Please contact: atriplett@wilkesrecoveryrevolution.com

02/24/2026

✨ Voices of Recovery Speaker Series 🔗

This week, we’re honored to welcome Louie Bouie, Phases alum and dedicated community member, to share his powerful personal journey with our recovery community.

Louie reminds us that recovery is possible for all of us. Through heartfelt storytelling, he speaks to the importance of finding what truly matters and intentionally building your life around those foundations. His lived experience shows that no matter where we’ve been, we always have the choice to stand back up and move forward with purpose.

His determination and desire for more continue to inspire us all to keep reaching for the stars—because they’re often closer than we think.

📍 R3 Recovery Center
234 Jefferson St, N. Wilkesboro
🕛 Every other Tuesday | 12PM–1PM

🎥 Catch Louie’s full talk here:
https://1l.ink/MKL4SQJ

📩 Want to share your story?
We’re inviting individuals in recovery to apply as future speakers. Your experience matters—and it may be the spark that helps someone take their next step toward healing.

📞 To apply, contact us at 336‑818‑1909

02/23/2026

Last Thursday's M.3.N.D. orientation was incredible—so many laughs, new faces, and honest conversations over great food. This Thursday, Feb 26th, we're diving into Basics of Mental Health & Substance Use. 🍽️💬 Ever watched a movie and realized halfway through you missed the plot? Myths about mental health can do the same, but this week is about getting the real story so life makes more sense and feels less confusing. 🧠✨ We'll talk about how understanding mental health reduces shame, makes it easier to ask for what you need, and helps you spot warning signs sooner. Real talk: sometimes low energy is depression, not laziness. Cravings can be stress signals, not failure. Come join us for another homecooked meal, good company, and real conversation at:
234 Jefferson St, North Wilkesboro.
If you or someone you know needs support, call the R3 Center at:
336-818-1909.
Let’s connect and heal together! 🤗💛

02/23/2026

Last week, our team member, Cara, had the honor of providing critical overdose response training to the staff at Wilkes Public Health Dental Clinic.

We are incredibly grateful for the invitation and for their willingness to lean into this important work.

Overdose response training saves lives. Period.

Substance use impacts every sector of our community — including healthcare settings like dental offices. When more community members are trained to recognize the signs of an overdose, respond with confidence, and administer naloxone, we strengthen our safety net and increase the chances that someone survives long enough to find recovery.

Recovery doesn’t begin without survival.

It takes all of us — medical providers, educators, law enforcement, faith leaders, businesses, and neighbors — being equipped and ready to respond. Every person trained is another layer of protection for our community.

Thank you to Wilkes Dental Clinic for stepping up, being proactive, and being part of the solution. And thank you, Cara, for continuing to lead this lifesaving work with compassion and excellence through our Wilkes Harm Reduction Collective.

If your organization would like overdose response training, reach out. Let’s make sure Wilkes County is prepared.

Another fun and informative team meeting. Thank you to The Health Foundation, Inc. for allowing us to use the beautiful 1901 meeting space. Thank you to Kylie and her CDSA Team for telling us about their great organization. Thank you to Cara from Recovery Revolution for training us on proper Narcan protocols.

Shout out to Dr. Parker for being selected as "Team Member of the Month"!

02/23/2026

LET’S CELEBRATE JENN 💛

Two years ago, Jenn hit her rock bottom.

She was withdrawing from fentanyl and didn’t know where to turn. Her mom called R3 and spoke with a Peer Support Specialist. Within the hour, that peer — alongside Wilkes County EMS Community Paramedics — was at her home, meeting her where she was and helping her take the first step toward recovery.

Today, two years later, Jenn is that Peer Support Specialist.

She now works for the very same organization that once showed up for her — serving inside the hospital, walking alongside patients in some of their hardest moments, and offering the same hope that was once offered to her.

This is what recovery looks like.
This is what lived experience does.
This is why peer support matters.

Jenn’s journey is a powerful reminder that when we respond with compassion, connection, and immediate support, lives change — and those lives go on to change others.

We are so incredibly proud of you, Jenn. Your courage, heart, and dedication inspire us every single day.

And a special thank you to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes for welcoming our Peer Support Specialists into the hospital with open arms and for celebrating Jenn and the work of Recovery Revolution. Partnerships like this are how we build a true recovery ecosystem in our community.

Two years. Countless lives touched. And just getting started.

💛

02/17/2026

🌟 Voices of Recovery Speaker Series 🌟

Today, we’re excited to welcome Louie Bouie, Phases Alumni, as he shares his inspiring lived‑experience story with our recovery community.
Louie brings an authentic, heart‑centered approach to storytelling. Through openness and courage, he’ll speak about the phases of his journey, the challenges that shaped him, and the hope that continues to guide his recovery. His message is a powerful reminder that recovery is built one phase, one choice, one day at a time.

📍 R3 Recovery Center
234 Jefferson St, North Wilkesboro
🕛 Today at Noon | 12PM–1PM
🎤 Join us as we lift up the voices that keep our recovery community strong.

📩 Interested in sharing your story at a future event?
We’d love to hear from you. Your voice could be the one that sparks hope for someone else.

📞 Apply to be a speaker: 336‑818‑1909