b'Delivering Health and HopeImproving Lives OnePatient at a TimeI hit some rough spots and could have gone off the deep end,I am hopeful for the future. I couldnt say that a few months and been one of those people that say Wow, what happened toago. Care Resources flexible MAT program, and employment him? He had everything, how did he lose it all? Care Resourceand housing assistance has helped me get back on my feet.is a huge reason that Im climbing back up and becoming aIm working towards getting custody of my daughter, andmuch better person. Theyve helped me become the person whopreparing for the birth of my second child.pitches back into society. My goal now is to give back what was Thomasfreely given to me. David Thomas wanted to reunite and regain custody of his daughter that was placed in foster care soon after David came to Care Resource to seek help with birth. Before coming to Care Resource, Thomas had alcoholism after hearing of its reputation as andifficulty finding a steady job and housing.LGBTQ+ friendly health center that offered sliding-fee scale payment options for uninsured patients. OverOnce he transferred to Care Resources MAT program, the past two years David has worked closely with theThomas was connected to the Behavioral Health Behavioral Health Services Department on his Services departments employment specialist, who recovery. Through therapy, peer substance use helped him quickly find a job despite the pandemic. disorder assistance, and employment services he hasHe is now moving into an apartment, restoring his remained sober, and kept a steady job even throughdrivers license, and obtaining a car.the pandemic. David was also able to receive regular checkups and assistance with applying for affordable health insurance, giving him coverage and peace of mind for the first time in years.8 CARE RESOURCE'