Christine Wicker: Shifting the System for Addiction and Mental Health
Organizations like Homeward Bound have provided a haven where those struggling with substance abuse disorder can seek their help for over 40 years. This Dallas-based organization also provides individuals with an alternative to incarceration. Homeward Bound treats substance use disorder as a mental health situation rather than a criminal problem. Through detoxification, counseling, education, and peer support, Homeward Bound tackles the issue of substance abuse at the root, ensuring those affected can kick the addiction.