Although I could use my given name, my brothers in the program had other ideas. While I was neither a lieutenant nor injured in combat during my military service, they chose to call me “Lieutenant Dan” or “LT.” I was born on a relatively normal day in a relatively normal hospital to a relatively normal,…

We are so proud to share this building with our community. While the exterior is a sight to behold, it’s what will happen on the inside that makes this building so special. Thousands of lives will be transformed creating lasting hope and healing for generations to come. Thanks to CorkHoward Construction for their unmatched generosity…

My name is Christine, I’ve been clean and sober for three years, and I bought The Australian Bakery on the square on August 1st. I grew up working in my dad’s restaurant, so food service is something I’ve always been comfortable with and thrived in. So, when I got to The Extension and had to…

Program Launched with Critical Funding from Amerigroup Foundation The Extension is pleased to announce the expansion of its evidence-based treatment program to include family education and therapy through the support of a two-year, $180,000 grant from the Amerigroup Foundation. Recognizing the profound impact of substance use disorder on the overall well-being of every family member,…

Those in recovery know how tight knit the community is, and how vital it is to maintaining their long-term recovery. Support from people who know exactly what you’re going through makes all the difference. Community bonds are the ties that hold people together when they feel at their lowest, we lean on one another and…

I had 15 alcohol related arrests before I came to The Extension. My life was full of toxic relationships, and I bounced around motel rooms for 10 years. I had been married for almost 20 years and divorced because of alcoholism. My ex-husband went home to Long Island with our kids and told me not…

Daniel Branham grew up with strict parents, and when he turned 18 he had the realization that many of us do: we have freedom. Daniel decided to use his freedom and to start drinking and smoking marijuana. Marijuana was fine, but Daniel was interested in more. Cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy. You know, the hard stuff.…

  We all know how much growth is going on at The Extension. The new Men’s campus will give us the ability to double our capacity and extend the work of solving homelessness and addiction. To balance the outward growth and meet all our new needs, The Extension is also growing internally with several new…