As a partner within the Coast to Cascades Community Wellness Network, we are pleased to bring the documentary, Recovery City, to Lebanon, Albany and Lincoln City at the end of June.

Recovery City is a raw exploration of what it means to be in recovery as seen through the eyes of four women whose lives share a common thread: addiction. In the working class city of Worcester, Massachusetts, Christine fights to regain custody of her young children while grappling with a traumatic past, and battling stigma from the very systems that are designed to help her. Bridget, who found recovery while in prison, now facilitates peer-led support meetings for women. On the frontlines, recovery coaches Janis and Rebecca navigate the city’s toughest corners offering support and trying to save lives. In this portrait of resilience, grit and camaraderie, the women use their lived experience to lift up those still struggling while refusing to give up hope.

Joining the screening events, all of the way from Boston, is filmmaker/director, Lisa Olivieri, and film participant, Six (Christine). They will lead a Q&A discussion following the viewing of the film.

The target audience for this film is adults. Youth under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more about Addiction Medicine at Samaritan.