In case you missed it, we wanted to share Trae’s story again.

With the help of donors like you, Trae found comfort, kindness, and treatment when he needed it most!

“I’ve been in treatment like 10 or 11 times,”

Trae was in an unhealthy pattern, trying to escape painful emotions and cope with difficult experiences. Like many others, Trae’s journey took multiple attempts, encouragement from others, and time before he felt fully ready for treatment and sobriety.

At first, he says, he entered treatment to satisfy family concerns and maintain connections with loved ones. Later, he admits, treatment became a temporary place to stay or a way to detox before returning to old habits. But over time, something shifted.

“Eventually, I just had enough and figured I’d actually use the skills that I’ve learned.”

When Trae was READY for treatment, Fora Health was there with open doors, through the generosity of donors.

Trae’s story is a reminder that recovery can look like showing up one more time, using the skills you’ve learned, and choosing to keep moving forward. One day at a time. We’re grateful for donors like you, who make it possible for people to show up for their recovery. 

This year, Fora Health is excited to be in Give!Guide during November and December.

Willamette Week’s Give!Guide started as a grassroots campaign in 2004 and has grown to be one of Oregon’s easiest paths to year-end giving.  

Give!Guide hosts 12 “Big Give Days” with packages from local donors! Every $10 you give is a chance to win on a Big Give Day. Give $10 to 20 organizations on one day, and that’s 20 chances. Fora Health has selected a few days to offer a second chance to win!