The Healing Place

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February 10, 2018 a project of ServiceSpace The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. - Kalu Ndukwe Kalu - The Healing Place Jay Davidson is no stranger to the significant, often life-shattering consequences of alcoholism. That's why he founded The Healing Place, a residential facility for alcohol and substance abuse recovery in Louisville, Kentucky. Modeled after the 12-Step Program, the shelter provides peer-to-peer support to participants, who live together for 9 months, go to AA meetings together, and support one another in the journey toward recovery. The program has seen 2,300 graduates in the 17 years since its inception, and is renowned worldwide for its astounding recovery rate that's five times the national average. "The future is to give away what was so freely given to me, and that's recovery," says Davidson. { read more } Be The Change Write a thank you note to a mentor or someone who has had a positive impact on your life. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Two Words That Can Change a Life Learning to Die Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have to Eat Alone 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier What Would A Slow School Movement Look Like? This Foster Father Takes in Only Terminally Ill Children I Trust You Why Silence Is Good for Your Brain DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 244,896 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More