NSPIRE Stories
Hear the inspirational stories of men and women who overcame challenges to end homelessness through the NSPIRE Outreach program.
NSPIRE Stories - Corey Stevenson
Most individuals who abuse substances have a mental health diagnosis that is not being treated; they self-medicate with the substance that often turns into an addiction. Until the person addresses the underlying mental illness they cannot successfully overcome the substance use.
Such was the case of Corey Stevenson…a lifetime of using, getting sober only to return to active using.
Then he found NSPIRE and everything changed.
NSPIRE Stories- Kerrie Horne
Kerrie was stuck in a dead-end life, a limited environment, and these conditions led to heroine addiction which added to her personal darkness.
She attempted to end the misery, but 911 was called, she was hospitalized, then stabilized.
Her next stop…NSPIRE…that’s where she discovered herself and realized that the sky was the limit, going to school to become an airplane mechanic and future pilot.
NSPIRE Stories - Antoine Haley
Antoine is a black, gay, man. He was not accepted for who he was in the strict Christian environment of his childhood and young adult years. The shame and lack of acceptance drove him to a substance use disorder and he struggled with addiction for 20 years. He eventually completely lost himself and became homeless. Then he came to NSPIRE…everything changed.
NSPIRE Stories - Terrence Pierce
Terrence Pierce is one of the therapists for the NSPIRE program. He is an important contributor to the overall success of our clients.
His story and perspective is unique.
NSPIRE Stories - Garry Dubose
On average, 15% of NSPIRE clients are military veterans, highlighting the connection between PTSD, that often accompanies military service, and homelessness.
This is part of the story of Garry Dubose who was in a very dark place with mental health, addiction, and hopelessness.
He came to NSPIRE…and everything changed.
NSPIRE Stories - Tanya Brown
Tanya Brown had it all: an impressive military career as an officer in the US Army, a husband, two healthy children, the quintessential American dream.
But when mounting military pressures and stress triggered Bipolar 1, with psychotic features, her life was upended.
Within a short time, she lost her career and after years of struggle and a series of manic episodes, she damaged relationships with her family and was devastated financially.
Drowning in the ups and down of her disease, and following multiple hospitalizations, Tanya reached a breaking point.
That’s when she ca...
