NON PROFIT 501(C)3
Recovery Guides
A recovery guide is an average person who has been walking through their journey of addiction and/or mental illness.
Why Our Guides Are Different
We are indigenous or deeply committed to the Native Community
1. We NOT being paid to do this.
2. We are giving back, to help our communities
3. We are NOT Therapists. We are average people.
*In the future Native Empowerment hopes to pay guides for their service
What is a Recovery Guide?
Our Recovery Guides are either Native American or deeply connected to Native communities.
They understand the unique challenges we face, including:
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Living far from treatment services
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Cultural and historical trauma
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Generational cycles of addiction
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Lack of support in rural environments
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Feeling disconnected from culture, purpose, or tradition
A recover guide is a normal person who simply has walked the path of a form of addiction and/or mental illness.
We ARE NOT therapists or sponsors—we are just trusted peers who’ve walked a similar path and are here to support yours.
WE ARE NOT PAID. WE are donating our time to give back to our comminity.
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"Set personal recovery goals." This can include work, relationships, motivation etc.
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Find and access meetings (online or in person)
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Work through isolation, cravings, or setbacks
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Stay accountable, connected, and motivated
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Navigate recovery in rural or reservation settings
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Help with Resume and Job searches
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Assist with finding mental illness support and rehab
Our Recovery Guides can help you:
Who We Help
Everyone is welcome.
Our services are of no cost to you.
Whether you are curious, new to recovery or wanting connection, our Recovery Guides simply walk beside you.
We're not therapists or sponsors—we are trusted peers who’ve walked a similar path and are here to support yours.
“We walk with you—not ahead of you.
We meet you where you are.”