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“I was tired of living in sin and the bondage…”

Briar, a 26-year-old from Armstrong, Missouri and a recent graduate of the Heartland Recovery Program shares his journey from addiction to redemption. Starting with early experiments with alcohol and marijuana, he spiraled into cocaine and meth use, facing prison and losing custody of his children. “I was tired of living in sin and the bondage of my identity in everything else but God.”

Ready for change, he turned to Heartland, realizing the need to reconcile his relationship with Christ. Over the course of his 12-month program, McLain’s life underwent a profound shift. He urges others struggling with addiction to turn to Jesus Christ. That’s what made the difference in his life. “If you need recovery, come to Heartland.”

Are you tired of trying to beat addiction on your own? Reach out today. Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide a place without charge to men and women looking for freedom and a fresh start.

Harmony of Healing

Recovery

Heartland Recovery co-sponsored “Harmony of Healing: Uniting Hearts in Recovery” on Saturday, April 8, at Heartland Community Church with Broken and Beautiful Women’s Prison Ministry. This event was a celebration of changed lives of people who struggled with addiction and have experienced life-changing transformation through Christ and their prison/recovery experience.

The program included music from Heartland Men’s Recovery graduates, an overview of B&B by director Dave Bonney, alumni testimonies from both ministries, and information about Heartland from Jacob Leckich. Lunch was served in the lobby to provide time to connect with other ministries and guests from probation/parole and those working in the prison systems. It was such a pleasure to meet people who are working on behalf of men and women in recovery, incarcerated, or looking for a fresh start. We look forward to continued friendship and partnership!

Heartland Recovery Programs FAQ

Men's Program, Women's Program

Here are answers to some of the questions we receive about admission into the Heartland Recovery programs for men and women. If you or someone you know is ready for change, give our Admissions office a call today and start the conversation! Phone 573-633-5606

Click here to download a PDF copy.

“They had to Narcan me seven times…”

Exit Interview, News, Recovery Stories

While Josh was walking through recovery at Heartland in 2023, the fentanyl overdose death rate in the U.S. topped 112,000 in a 12 month period for the first time (according to CDC stats). Josh’s own brush with death came when he overdosed on a combination of drugs, fentanyl being one of them. “I had hardly ever tried it. I didn’t even like to do it, but because I was under the influence of other drugs I did so and overdosed. They had to Narcan me seven times. I know that wasn’t what brought me back to life, but it was the mercy and grace of God.”

Living in an environment at Heartland Men’s Recovery where he experienced the presence of God through the Bible, classes, chapel services, and Church involvement brought Josh to the realization that, “Addiction is not your problem. It’s not the root problem. It’s sin and you need to surrender your life to Christ and repent.” He did just that, and now the shame that was hanging over his life is gone.

Today, Josh is clean and continues to grow in his walk with Christ, pursuing Bible College classes, serving his community, and using the gift of music God has given him. “You have to be intentional about being part part of a church body because we need each other. God will be with you as you walk along with others.”

Congratulations to Josh on completing the Heartland Men’s Recovery 1-year program. Through the generosity of donors, we are able to provide a place without charge to men and women looking for deliverance from bondage. If you know someone who needs help, contact our Admissions office.

“Light On The Heartland” BOTT Radio Interview

News

Light on the Heartland is a weekly public affairs program by KLTE (Kirksville) that highlights area special events, ministries and organizations. Show host Sherie Eklof interviews a wide range of guests within the community. A recent broadcast featured Heartland Recovery Programs with Jacob Leckich and Scott & Adrienne Miller as they shared about the ministry of Heartland available to men, women, and youth.

Click here to listen to the broadcast on the HlandTV YouTube channel.

Contact Information

Light on the Heartland

3 Crown Drive, Suite 100,

Kirksville, MO 63501

(660) 627-5583

Walking Through Recovery | Wyatt’s Story

Exit Interview, Recovery Stories

Looking for affirmation and trying to impress others was the start of Wyatt’s journey into addiction. Validation soon took precedence over relationships with family and friends, and Wyatt found himself headed for prison, not sure where to turn next. Faced with the choice of continuing down a destructive path or embracing change, he opted for giving Heartland a try.

Change for Wyatt came as he worked one on one with Men’s Recovery group leaders. “I saw that what they came from wasn’t too far off from what I was coming from… but it wasn’t just them doing it, it was something else in their life and that was Jesus.” Graduating from the program, Wyatt has built strong and meaningful relationships. He encourages those grappling with addiction to recognize that change isn’t solely about one’s actions or location, “It’s the people that you’re going to constantly surround yourself with.”

If you’re looking for real life change, reach out to Heartland Recovery. We continue to see men like Wyatt set on a new path of freedom and life.