A fisherman with a PhD. A family man and an Army Colonel. A literal nuclear physicist who holds a Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist credential, Eric is never exactly what he seems. Eric Daxon is a cheerful, funny, and wholesome jokester of a peer recovery counselor. He’s big on puns and even bigger on laughter. […]

Jovan Gonzales works as a youth peer support recovery coach at Rise Recovery. Like all members of our program staff, Jovan is a person in long-term recovery from substance use and has an amazing story to tell. Favorite Ice Cream: Lemon Cookie Ice CreamFavorite Color: YellowFavorite Flower: SunflowerGo-To Karaoke Song: What’s New Scooby Doo? by […]

Over ten years of study, published in The Journal of Rural Health, reports continued rising substance use issues, lack of local mental health care and higher costs in rural areas. Rise Recovery is tackling the need with its latest program, Rise Clean Link, telehealth recovery support serving eleven South Texas counties. LEARN MORE