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YOU CAN!

OUR MISSION

Providing a Safe Environment to continue the journey of sobriety

Realize U 252.

Where compassion meets COMMITMENT

Since 2018, a group of passionate citizens have worked tirelessly to build an organization that will help those battling addiction. Our research shows that too often, 30- to 90-day treatment programs are not effective without some follow-on support that provides a safe living environment and a community of peers that support recovery. With that in mind, we have developed and operate a Sober Living Environment that addresses these unmet needs and provides the comprehensive support necessary for successful long-term recovery.

As an established Recovery Residence, Realize U 252 equips individuals and families realize a new beginning after addiction. This is accomplished by focusing on spiritual development, vocational education, transitional housing, along with continuing aftercare. Upon graduation, the alumnus will become a contributing, successful and supported member of the community.

Realize U 252 is seeking funds of up to $10,000 to supplement the program fee for residents by way of partial scholarship for those who are accepted into the Realize U 252 residence. The funding received last year was instrumental in helping seven men get into the program by reducing the financial barrier to entry which made such follow-on care possible.

The funding required to run RU252 comes from multiple sources. RU252 generates the majority of the revenue from Resident Program Fees. Additional revenue is generated with donations and periodic community fundraising events.




 

WHO WE ARE

Meet the Team

FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY

It all began in early 2018 when a call to action from community leaders were inspired to help ease the opioid crises by providing a long term treatment program. After much prayer and a lot of help from craven county our model grew into what it is today. Our goal remains the same in helping provide a safe environment for those who are on the road to recovery from substance use disorder.

WILLIAM KOOP

PROGRAM
COORDINATOR

William - nickname Koop has been the RU252 Program Coordinator since the fall of 2023.

JEFF PARKIN

BOARD
MEMBER

STEVE STRICKLAND

BOARD
MEMBER

JASMINE CANADY

BOARD
MEMBER

BILL ASKEW

HOUSE MGR.

Bill has been the RU252 house manager since 2022.

You can learn more about Bill's story under the "About Bill" tab on this website.

KIM BRIELE

BD.PRESIDENT

CEO LCA Advertising & Productions, Inc. Kim is passionate about giving families options in dealing with substance use disorder.

DENNIS SCOTT

PROGRAM MGR.

Dennis celebrates recovery himself and is instrumental in guiding our residents to a better tomorrow in recovery.

GARRET BISS

EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

CEO of Diamond Mind. Garret is a national speaker about substance use disorder.

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