b'Wendy is the chief operating officer for Adult & Teen Challenge USA, overseeing the development of curriculum and leadership training opportunities for staff and students.clients with ongoing recovery services. Support groups, churches, peer mentors, outpatient serv-ices, housing programs, social services, and employment agencies are all key factors in build-ing a solid recovery network upon reentry. Therapeutic work environments A nother factor that can help with relapse prevention is establishing a network of therapeutic work environments within your community. Identifying employers who are pro-recovery, knowledgeable about the unique needs of this population, and willing to provide regular drug testing and on-the-job monitoring is an invaluable asset. Joining a local Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club is a great way to build the connections and relationships needed for this level of support.Eternal hope and prayer W hile all these factors are important to relapse prevention, we must pause to acknowledge that none of the program components outlined here can in and of itself transform a life. Faith-based recovery services provide something uniqueeternal hope. The freedom and purpose found through a relationship with Christ is the ultimate relapse prevention. Gods gift of grace covers us all, even in the darkest days of addiction or relapse.\x04 \x04 \x04 As we celebrate, mourn, and remember this September, let us not forget the importance of prayer. It is in this posture of humility and sup-plication that we access Gods strength, wisdom, and grace which sustains and guides us in this fight as we stand alongside our brothers and sisters in recovery. \x03SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 WWW.CITYGATENETWORK.ORG 29'