#117: Andre Peart is the CEO of Untapped Solutions, a community-driven network empowering folks who are formerly incarcerated, homeless, or from marginalized communities. The digital platform champions each individual's potential and strengths, creating pathways for professional and personal growth. Tune into the conversation to learn more about Andre and the impactful work of Untapped Solutions and more, including:

• Andre's own re-entry experience after being incarcerated for five and a half years, and how this motivated him to create his own organization.
• Recognizing transferable skills: Andre was always ambitious and solution-oriented, he was just using his strengths for the wrong outcomes.
• How he takes care of himself, including fitness, therapy, and keeping a great system of friends and family surrounding him.
• What's next for Untapped Solutions and how the organization is expanding its reach.

Check out Untapped Solutions at Untappedsolutions.io and download the app at app.untappedsolutions.io.

Check out Rise Recover Live episode #44 with Nick Wells: https://open.spotify.com/episode/74yBI5hY5M2nHDyCq7pVHS?si=13ztA_vfSRWRmrr6akkIHA.

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical/mental health emergency, dial 911.

• Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
• Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7
• Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7
• Call/text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of SUD.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only.  This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement by The Phoenix or the Rise Recover Live Podcast.

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