"Your Story, Your Voice" Raymond T. Barnes - Region Five Recovery Advisory Council Series. For more information go to region-five.org 🎤 Your Story, Your Voice – Region Five Recovery Advisory Council

Featuring Raymond T. Barnes

Join us for a heartfelt episode highlighting Raymond T. Barnes, Division Head of Peer Recovery Services at the Norfolk Community Services Board. With over 17 years of sobriety, Raymond is living proof that recovery is possible—and that support matters. He leads the Peer Recovery Drop-In Center, creating a safe, supportive space where individuals recovering from mental health or substance use challenges can connect, grow, and thrive. 

In this episode, Raymond shares his journey—from personal recovery to peer leadership—and underscores the power of recovery community centers in building resilience and “recovery capital.” 

Tune in to Your Story, Your Voice and gain insight, encouragement, and hope through Raymond’s story of transformation and dedication.