NSPIRE Stories

NSPIRE Stories

Hear the inspirational stories of men and women who overcame challenges to end homelessness through the NSPIRE Outreach program.

Episodes

July 7, 2025 14 mins

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 f...

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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 ...

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June 19, 2025 9 mins
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.
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June 11, 2025 13 mins

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. 

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May 26, 2025 14 mins

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. 

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May 20, 2025 15 mins

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 fin...

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