RISE: Help for Mothers IN RECOVERY
T ametrice Jones’ passion is keeping families together. For mothers struggling with addiction, RISE is a place they can turn to. “RISE is for women who are pregnant, or who have given birth in the last year. We make sure the mothers receive prenatal care, that the children are born healthy, and if the women have any past trauma, that they address that trauma.” Starting her career in the foster care system, Tametrice worked with children whose parents struggled with addiction. “It was so heartbreaking to see those children being taken from their families. I thought, maybe if I could work with the adults, I could prevent this from happening.” This led her to the field of substance abuse and helping parents recover so their families could stay together. Tametrice raised her niece and nephews as her own. A turning point came when tragically, her nineteen-year-old nephew took his own life. “I didn’t see how I’d get through that, and it made me understand how trauma can lead you to a dark place if you just let it sit there.” So, Tametrice took action. And in 2020, she became certified as a trauma specialist. “I am able to understand what they go through.” Tametrice loves the work she does. “Mary Hall has been around a long time—26 years. It’s well-known and is unique in the comprehensive services it provides. It's always changing and growing! We added a health department with a fully staffed behavioral health department. What I like about Mary Hall, is that we base where we go, on the needs of the women who come through our doors. Things change, people change, and situations change, so we must be adaptable, and ready to make the
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