Topics discussed in this episode🟣 Turning personal tragedy into triumph 🟣 Gaps in addiction treatment🟣 Peer support, trust, and community connections🟣 Self-funding and finding business sponsors🟣 Making inspirational bracelets to raise funds and give away for marketing🟣 Helping peers feel confident and shine brightly🟣 Building a digital peer directory with digital peer resources🟣 Politics is shallow 🟣 Challenge of overcoming criminal record and facing judgment 🟣 Creating a haven for peers to blossom🟣 Challenges of getting a Narcan vending machine🟣 Funding needed for harm reduction and prevention🟣 Problem with hotlines🟣 Challenge for peers when trauma comes up🟣 Importance of closenessAddiction Podcast Guest:Tara Ballinger, Owner/Founder, RRVA Youth Prevention Services🔗 www.recoveryresourcesva.com🔗LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/recoveryresources4u Guest location: VirginiaAddiction Podcast Host:Chris Langley, Co-Founder | Addiction Recovery Place