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Walking Through Recovery | Isaac’s Story

Isaac, from West Plains, Missouri, was trapped in a cycle of addiction. Facing his fourth DWI and severe depression, he reached a breaking point and chose Heartland Recovery’s 12-month program over prison. The true turning point came during a Monday night theology class. “God really started to do a work on me,” Isaac shares. “He started showing me that all these satisfactions and fulfillments that I was finding in drugs and alcohol, I can find in Him.”

This spiritual breakthrough sparked a complete restoration of his life and the family relationships he had previously pushed away. Today, Isaac is heading home with a strong support system and a renewed sense of purpose. To anyone still struggling in the dark, he offers a powerful reminder: “It’s never too late. If you’re really looking for true freedom from addiction… get out of your comfort zone. Give God a chance.”

If you or a loved one are ready to break the cycle of addiction and experience real restoration, contact us today to take your first step toward freedom.

Salute to Freedom

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Join us at the Heartland Community Church open house on Sunday, July 5th, as we celebrate true freedom found only in Christ! The evening begins at 6pm with a BBQ potluck of burgers and hot dogs. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and join us outside (weather permitting) at Heartland Community Church. After dinner we’ll gather for a time of worship and a Heartland Recovery graduation.

At the end of the evening we’ll have cupcakes and a professional fireworks show to celebrate our great nation’s 250th anniversary.

Addiction & The Church Conference

Addiction Information, News, Recovery

Jesus came to set the captives free, and we know that the church is called to be His hands and feet to help do just that. When the church puts faith into action to embrace those with substance abuse disorders and those coming out of incarceration, we are reminding them they were “Made for More” and can find their identity, purpose, and calling in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:10)

Join us for a free one-day conference sponsored by Heartland Recovery, designed to inspire pastors and their congregations to identify, support, and welcome individuals impacted by addiction and incarceration and help them find a place of belonging in the local church.

Session speakers include pastors and professionals who have many years of experience ministering in various aspects of addiction recovery and incarceration.

The event is free, but your RSVP helps us plan for the day. Call 573-633-5603 or click here to sign up online.

Walking Through Recovery | Tucker’s Story

Exit Interview, Men's Program, Recovery, Recovery Stories

Keokuk, Iowa native Tucker shares his powerful journey from the depths of addiction to finding true healing and purpose. After high school partying led to a emergency hospital stay and a near-fatal overdose, Tucker chose Heartland Recovery to completely turn his life around. It was here, rooted in a Christian-based environment, that he found the strength to let go of a long-held grudge and pray for his father. “The day that I forgave my father… really truly it shined a light in my life,” Tucker shares. Just two weeks later, that forgiveness was put to the test when he learned his father was on life support.

Today, Tucker walks with an undeniable sense of peace and a deeply restored relationship with his family, who continue to support him every step of the way. His story is a beautiful reminder that no matter how dark things get, a fresh start is always possible. As Tucker puts it, “For anyone struggling with addiction or going through any troubles in their life right now… if you have breath in your lungs there’s always hope.”

Take the first step if you or a loved one is battling addiction and looking for a faith-based path to true transformation. Hope is closer than you think. Contact Heartland Recovery today to learn more about our recovery program for men and women and start your own journey toward healing.

Heartland Recovery E-Newsletter

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You’d think life in the middle of a cornfield would be pretty slow paced, but our 2026 has been packed! Everyday classes and discipleship work, plus events and activities, serving, graduations, and spring prep at the Homestead.

Click on the newsletter pages below for a few highlights from the first quarter at Heartland Recovery. We appreciate you being a part of what is happening on our campus—whether that is through your prayers, referrals, or donations that help us continue the work God put in the heart of our founder over 30 years ago.

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Heartland Recovery Dresser Fundraiser

Men's Program, Recovery

Right now, there are men applying to the Heartland men’s program, ready to take the next step in their recovery, and we’re almost ready for them. We are nearly at capacity, which is a testament to the trust people have placed in this work.

To open more bedrooms and welcome more men, we need to finish furnishing those rooms. Thanks to a special partnership with Brown’s Furniture, we can purchase the dressers we need for just $1,200 each. That’s a dresser, a room, and a real chance at a new beginning for a man who needs it.

It might seem like a small thing—a place to put a few folded shirts, some personal belongings, a little piece of dignity. But for someone rebuilding their life from the ground up, having a space that is truly theirs makes all the difference in the world.

Will you help us open the next door?
→ $200 funds a drawer
→ $600 gets us halfway to a full dresser
→ $1,200 adds a dresser to a room for a man in need

If you can help with a gift in any amount, use this link to give online and write “dresser” in the donation note.

Thank you for believing in second chances. Because of supporters like you, men in our community are finding their footing, reclaiming their lives, and stepping into a hopeful future.