EP #154 Inside Zoe Freedom Center And The Services That Save Lives

A big purple van drives through Fredericksburg carrying Narcan, and behind it is a simple idea that can save lives: remove barriers, show up fast, and treat people with real worth. We’re joined by Dana Brown, co-founder and executive director of Zoe Freedom Center, a local nonprofit providing free addiction services, trauma-informed support, and practical help for neighbors who are ready for a next step.Dana breaks down what Zoe actually offers, from certified substance abuse counseling and peer support to therapeutic groups and a mobile harm reduction unit focused on overdose reversal for opioids like fentanyl and heroin. We also talk through what it looks like when someone walks in for help: meeting immediate needs like detox placement, then building a personalized plan that goes deeper than “white-knuckling” sobriety.Dana shares her own recovery story, including years of homelessness and addiction, and how that journey shaped Zoe’s four pillars: renewing minds in Christ, building healthy relationships, developing dreams, and serving others. We also dig into Zoe’s women’s home and why long-term restorative care, up to two years, can be the difference between short-term stability and lasting freedom. If you care about addiction recovery in Fredericksburg VA, harm reduction, Narcan access, and faith-based community support, this conversation will stick with you.Subscribe for more local stories, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.Dana BrownZoe Freedom Centerzoefreedomcenter.orglinktr.ee/[email protected]+1 540-388-2748Book: a.co/d/0amITDy74107 Lafayette Blvd. Ste. 4, Fredericksburg, VA, United States, Virginia