Stories of Hope

The Stories of Hope video series chronicled seven people who shared their experiences with substance use disorder(s) in their own lives. Explore their stories and messages of hope and recovery.

  • Stories of Hope: Kimberly Johnson

    Peer recovery coach Kimberly Johnson of Traverse City shares her story of addiction to recovery. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Nancy

    Nancy, a family support coordinator, shares the story of how her daughter, Dana Hendrickson, lost her life due to a prescription overdose. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Shelby Pasch

    Shelby, a supervisor in the Central Michigan District Health Department, discusses the importance of harm reduction. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Amanda Grayson

    Amanda Grayson, a person in recovery from northern Michigan, shares her story of addiction to recovery. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Steven Johnson

    Peer recovery coach Steven Johnson of Big Rapids shares his story of addiction to recovery. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Rose Crawford

    Rose Crawford shares her personal story of recovery. SAMHSA's National Helpline for confidential, 24/7, free treatment referral: 1-800-662-4357 or text 435748 For more information on opioid use prevention and education visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/misuper/.

  • Stories of Hope: Isa Morua

    Isa Morua, a person in recovery from northern Michigan, shares her story of addiction to recovery. For more information on opioid use prevention and education, visit extension.msu.edu/misuper.