Mae's Mission for Recovery

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Mae's Mission for Recovery Formed in memory of Emily Mae Meyers. We support people on their addiction recovery journey. We also provide entry bags to each incoming patient.

We currently do this by providing holiday care packages to patients where Emily was treated. We were formed in memory of Emily Mae Meyers. Emily was in addiction recovery and she always supported other people in recovery even if she didn't feel well herself. Currently our support consists of preparing care packages for patients in addiction recovery where Emily was treated. These packages include a blanket, coloring book, puzzle book, journal, pen, pencil, colored pencils, pencil sharpener, gum, candy, socks, stress balls and more. If you would like to support a complete package, each bag costs $35 to complete. Of course any donation is greatly appreciated! We have been doing these packages since December 2020 and they are always appreciated by the patients. We receive many heartfelt thank you notes from patients whose spirits have been lifted by receiving a package. Sometimes a small gesture can help a person stay on their recovery journey. We are working on expanding our care packages from just select holidays to giving each patient one as they enter treatment. We are also launching "treat the staff" days in which we will provide the staff with breakfast or some other type of food. We are starting with once a quarter and will expand as our budget allows. Addiction is a very misunderstood disease that is also very pervasive in the community. We hope to help remove the stigma of this disease and help patients feel hope during some of the hardest times of their lives.

09/07/2026

Wishing all of our friends and family a safe and fun Labor Day!

09/02/2026

Progress has been made in raising awareness about the opioid epidemic, but we are still losing far too many lives. An estimated 67,798 people died from drug poisoning/overdose in the United States during the 12-month period ending in March 2026, according to the CDC

That is roughly one life lost roughly every seven minutes. Behind every statistic is a child, parent, sibling or a friend. Someone who was loved and whose life mattered. There is still so much work to be done.
Please carry Naloxone, you could save a life.

08/03/2026

August 1 marks the beginning of our journey toward Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. Throughout the month, Sounds of Sarah will be offering events to raise awareness, honor those lost to illicit drug poisoning/overdose, and support our community, families and individuals whose lives have been forever changed.

For those who are grieving, a space will be created for remembrance, hope, and connection. Our commitment remains focused on reducing stigma, inspiring meaningful conversations, ensuring that every life is remembered, and reminding everyone that they are not alone.


In memory of Emily Mae
08/02/2026

In memory of Emily Mae

08/02/2026
Ours winners from Mae’s Summer Games!
08/01/2026

Ours winners from Mae’s Summer Games!

08/01/2026

A video from our Mae’s Summer games event. Credit to Chris Kao.

Today is the day! The weather is perfect! Come join us if you can. All are welcome!
07/29/2026

Today is the day! The weather is perfect! Come join us if you can. All are welcome!

Our rescheduled event is one week away. The weather looks like it will cooperate this time! Looking forward to seeing ev...
07/22/2026

Our rescheduled event is one week away. The weather looks like it will cooperate this time! Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Six years ago today we lost our Emily Mae. It doesn’t really get easier but Mae’s Mission for Recovery helps ease the pa...
07/13/2026

Six years ago today we lost our Emily Mae. It doesn’t really get easier but Mae’s Mission for Recovery helps ease the pain some.

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