Thrive IRC

03/30/2026

03/16/2026

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I am delighted and honored to share that Thrive has been featured in the March edition of LIV VERO Magazine.

It’s an honor to see the work of our organization and community highlighted in this way. It is with your partnership, support, and belief in our mission that Thrive’s work stands out on this platform. Your support allows us to protect and empower our community through prevention and recovery services. We are working to build a more connected system of care for individuals and families in our community starting with health promotion, prevention, through to recovery so that we all benefit from a strong and healthy Indian River County.

While we are humbled by the recognition, we also see it as just the beginning. There is still much work ahead, and we’re excited about the impact we can continue to make together.

-With Gratitude,

Carrie Lester, CEO Thrive IRC

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03/14/2026

Woot woot!!

Congratulations to Thrive IRC on receiving a Golden Impact Award for their Prevention Works! program.

The Golden Impact Award recognizes agencies that successfully meet all of their contracted program outcomes for the year. This recognition reflects a strong commitment to accountability, effective service delivery, and measurable impact for children and families in Indian River County.

Through Prevention Works!, Thrive IRC provides evidence-based prevention programs designed to promote healthy choices and reduce risk behaviors among youth. As a CARF accredited organization licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families, Thrive IRC delivers prevention services through the Substance Awareness Center using a comprehensive approach.

These strategies include universal prevention programs that reach all youth in grades 5 through 8, indicated prevention programs that support youth identified as engaging in health risk behaviors, and community prevention efforts that bring partners together through coalitions to strengthen public health.

Thank you to Thrive IRC for your continued dedication to prevention, education, and supporting the well-being of young people in our community.

Learn more about these impactful programs in the Annual Report.
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03/11/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Freddie Woolfork, a beloved community member, devoted leader, and true pillar of Indian River County. His dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to serving others left a lasting mark on countless lives.

Freddie’s legacy will live on through the people he inspired, the partnerships he helped build, and the community he loved so deeply.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. We are keeping them in our thoughts and praying that they find comfort, peace, and strength during this difficult time.

Rest in peace

*Picture credit and our prayers and thanks to long time partner Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc.

03/10/2026

Thank you Liv Vero Magazine for helping us spread the word on the amazing work being done at Thrive IRC!

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁!
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲!

On the cover of this month’s issue of LIV VERO is the 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, a nonprofit organization dedicated to prevention, education, and recovery services in Indian River County.

For more than three decades, Thrive IRC has been working to address substance use and behavioral health challenges that affect individuals and families across our community.

At the heart of this mission is a team committed to 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁. Through evidence-based prevention programs, education for youth and families, and compassionate recovery services, Thrive helps individuals rebuild their lives while strengthening the community around them.

Their work is rooted in a powerful belief: that 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀, and that a healthier community begins with people who are willing to lead with compassion.

✒️ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗜𝗩 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗢

03/09/2026

Thank you Rep. Mike Haridopolos for meeting with us to learn about the transformative work being done in Indian River County here at Thrive IRC!

Grateful for the opportunity to tour the Thrive IRC facility in Vero Beach and meet with their team to learn more about their collaborative approach to addressing substance misuse and behavioral health. Strong local partnerships are key to building healthier communities. Thank you for the important work you’re doing to support individuals and families in Indian River County!

02/13/2026

Important office hour information for next week!

02/10/2026

02/07/2026

A few more photos from the day!!