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Free and low cost rehab programs stand to benefit from an unlikely source this month: the proceeds of an annual community 5K now in its third year. The Go the Distance run raises money for addiction recovery services, and every dollar goes toward care for people who could not otherwise afford it.
What the 5K Supports
The Go the Distance 5K brings together people in recovery, families and supporters for a community walk and run.
After three years, the event has become part of the local recovery community. Returning participants bring friends and family which helps the race grow each year.
Community Fundraising Supports Recovery
Treatment can be expensive and public funding doesn’t cover every need. Community fundraising helps close that gap. A registration fee can help pay for a bed, counseling session or peer support meeting for someone without insurance or savings.
The 5K also brings recovery into the public eye. Participants show their support on race day while neighbors see how many people and families are affected by addiction.
Free Recovery Resources
The 5K is one part of a larger network of support outside private pay rehab. Peer support groups, recovery community organizations, harm reduction programs and nonprofit hotlines can all provide free help.
You can also find state funded programs and sliding scale clinics. Many of them accept Medicaid or Medicare insurance.
Find Affordable Treatment
Cost shouldn’t keep you or someone you love from finding help. Start with the free resources above then search for free and low cost rehabs in your state on Rehabs.org.
You can filter by level of care and insurance accepted. Call
800-914-7089
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to find affordable care today.
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