Westside's Cottonwood Tucson celebrates recovery and raises mental health awareness

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As National Recovery Month comes to an end, Cottonwood Tucson , a behavioral health and addiction treatment center on the Westside, continues its daily celebration of those on their recovery journeys. Geo Hoshaw, a former patient and current Alumni Coordinator at Cottonwood, shared his story of transformation. After battling substance abuse for years, he sought change and found a supportive community at the facility.

“We celebrate recovery every day,” said Jennifer Stokes, CEO of Cottonwood Tucson. 'This month, we continue to raise awareness about the importance of treatment.”Hoshaw admits that seeking help was a frightening step due to the stigma surrounding rehabilitation. “It was terrifying,' he said. 'But the ball got rolling on me, believing in myself.”After completing the five-week program, Hoshaw wasn’t ready to leave.

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