Peter Pursley

It’s been a little while since our last blog post, but for good reason—our team, volunteers, and partners have been out in the community working hard through July and August! From college prep talks and radio partnerships to peer mentorship and life-saving harm reduction, here is a look at what we’ve been up to lately. Preparing College-Bound Students at Moody YMCA: Date: Monday, August 3rd To kick off August, John Campbell hosted an insightful talk at the Moody YMCA titled "Before They Go:...

For over four decades, CARE Dallas has stood on the front lines of substance abuse education, community healing, and hope. This year, we are thrilled to invite you to celebrate a monumental milestone with us. Mark your calendars for Monday, October 19, 2026, as we host our 42nd Annual CARE Breakfast at the beautiful Dallas Country Club. This isn't just a breakfast; it’s a gathering of community leaders, advocates, and friends dedicated to building a healthier, safer, and more informed North...

Recovery is often described as a journey of "one day at a time." It’s a phrase that reminds us to focus on the present, to celebrate the small victories, and to recognize the courage it takes to choose health over and over again. But what happens when we take those individual days and add them together? What does a community of "one days" look like? At CARE-Dallas, we believe it looks like a milestone of hope. That’s why we are thrilled to champion the 1 Million Days of Sobriety campaign—and...