From the frontlines of addiction recovery to the heart ofunsheltered life, Harold and Vic reveal what systems miss—and what peoplereally need. Both speak with raw honesty about pain and resilience. This conversation exposes gaps in services, misunderstandings about addiction, and how peer support can become a lifeline. With humility and urgency, Harold andVic make clear: addressing homelessness and addiction takes real listening,real empathy, and sustained support.

Key Points:

• Addiction recovery is not linear and needs sustained peersupport.

• Many people don’t know how to access available resources.

• Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to healing.

• Lived experience is crucial in outreach work.

• Emotional resilience and community support go hand inhand.

Welcome to Ground Up This is part of The Community Project:Will Work for Change campaign — a multimedia storytelling effort amplifying the voices of those experiencing homelessness in Boulder County. If you’d like tofind out how to help or connect with us and our social media check out our webpage at http://www.thecommunityproject.org

To find out how you can assist, contact us [email protected] (www.thecommunityproject.org). The CommunityProject is a Colorado-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

To find out more about Harold’s , check out www.ourhouseco.org

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