Substance use and overdoses have skyrocketed in both El Paso County and Teller County, Colorado. Those struggling can enroll in Khesed’s pro bono program to receive 16 free sessions.

Recruitment Manager Amanda Zetah shares her personal story of a loved one struggling with addiction and how Khesed is addressing access to addiction therapy and promoting diversity among addiction therapists.

Few words bring up as many connotations, feelings, and strong personal opinions. With so many varied takes on what addiction is and isn’t, it’s no wonder that stigmas of all kinds come with the word. So how do we sort it out?