What A Difference A Ride Can Make! - Substance Abuse Recovery Success Improves With Transportation
Research into the prevalence of transportation as a barrier to recovery resources is consistent. Transportation to the services necessary to support an individual’s recovery from substance use disorder is regularly identified as a significant barrier, in both urban and rural communities.
During this presentation you will Learn:
- The impact that a single ride can make to someone recovering from substance abuse
- Who was Danny
- What is Danny's Ride
- Success Stories: How lives are being impacted with the help of Danny's Ride
- What organizations & individuals can do to help Danny's Ride achieve its mission
A nonprofit organization, Danny's Ride provides transportation to individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Danny’s Ride was established by Danny's mother Nancy to help support individuals and their families focus on recovery, by removing the barrier of access to transportation faced by many. Using Uber and Lyft, hundreds of rides have been provided since January 2022, and usage continues to grow, helping more people get a lift on their recovery journey.