Homeless to Wholeness

Kelsey’s life was shaped by trauma, addiction, and loss until faith and support helped her find redemption. After a childhood filled with abuse and unresolved anger, her struggles with prescription painkillers escalated to heroin and fentanyl addiction. She lost her career, her family’s trust, and her freedom, leading to a life of arrests and despair.

Her turning point came during incarceration when she began reflecting on her life and embracing faith. Upon release, she reluctantly joined the Gospel Rescue Mission and found a supportive, faith-based recovery program that transformed her life.

Now, Kelsey is rebuilding relationships with her family and daughters, staying committed to her sobriety, and sharing her message of hope: “Don’t give up until the miracle happens.”

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Aʙᴏᴜᴛ Us 🫶

Where Homelessness Ends and Lives are Restored. We provide for basic needs such as shelter, food, and clothing. We also provide addiction recovery, employment, and housing programs to those experiencing homelessness. Furthermore, we partner with over 30 organizations to offer even more services to needy individuals and families.

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Gospel Rescue Mission at the Center of Opportunity 
4550 S Palo Verde Rd
Tucson, AZ 85714
520-740-1501

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Vince never imagined he’d end up homeless. Coming from a life of privilege, he had it all, but life took a harsh turn, spiraling into addiction, broken relationships, prison, and, eventually, the streets. In this episode, Vince takes us on a raw and emotional journey through his darkest days and the unexpected place that offered him a lifeline. 

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Long before the pandemic, in the mid to late 2010s, there was a significant issue with the overprescription of painkillers by medical professionals. Nationwide, doctors were criminally charged for prescribing dangerous amounts of opioids like OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, and Dilaudid. The actions of a few doctors had significant implications, contributing to the opioid crisis and impacting many lives in Tucson, Arizona, and beyond. 

And, for Kelsey, it destroyed her life. 

Kelsey is a Tucson native whose life took a dramatic turn due to her opioid addiction. Kelsey openly shares her struggles, from the traumatic experiences with her abusive father to her battle with drug dependency that started with prescribed painkillers. Her journey into addiction led her away from her family and into a life of isolation and legal troubles.

But her story doesn't end there. 

In this Christmas episode, Kelsey talks about the peace and joy she found in her newfound faith in Christ and how Gospel Rescue Mission's approach to recovery helped her overcome her addictions.

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 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

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 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

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 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

This episode shares the story of Mary, a woman who struggled with addiction for over 40 years. Mary struggled to fit in. She turned to drugs at a young age to find acceptance and escape. High school was a blur of drugs, parties, and broken relationships. Mary's addiction persisted despite several attempts to get clean as an adult. 

After losing custody of her children and struggling with feelings of abandonment and despair, she spiraled further into addiction. Even witnessing the tragic murder of her fiancee wasn't enough to break her self-destruction cycle. Mary found herself homeless and seeking shelter in tunnels. Not living, but surviving. In 2019, Mary cried out to God for help. This plea marked a turning point in her life.

Mary recounts her journey of finding help and support, starting with her arrest and subsequent stay in jail. It was there that she got baptized and experienced a profound transformation. Through her experiences, Mary shares the significance of finding a relationship with Jesus Christ and the transformative impact He had on her life.

Join Mary as she reflects on her three years of sobriety and the hope and redemption she has found. This inspiring story showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding a way out of the darkest tunnels.

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 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

Support the show

 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com

Support the show

 If you would like to support our ministry or you know someone who needs help in the Tucson area, please visit us online at GRMTucson.com