Roots & Renewal: A Conversation Supporting Sobriety and Healing

We invite you to an open, compassionate dialogue about sobriety, resilience, and the holistic journey toward healing. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone you love, or want to learn more about the intersections of faith and mental wellness, you’ll leave with insight, support, and connection.

9:15 am – Doors open

9:30 – Hear from our panelists

10:15 am – Q&A

10:30 – 11:00 am – Extended Q&A, Meet & Greet with panelists and moderator

This donation based event is open to the public. Park in St. Luke’s south lot or garage and walk to the branches building between the garage and St. Luke’s Main Entrance. Special thanks to branches modern worship for letting us host our first panel of 2026 in their beautiful space!

Together, we’ll learn:

• How recovery and spirituality can strengthen each other
• Ways to build supportive environments for individuals and families
• Practical tools for fostering mental health and resilience
• How to stay connected with local recovery and counseling resources

Anna Crain, LMSW

Lead Outreach Counselor, NFCC

Anna supports children, families, and young adults, drawing on experience as a school social worker, administrator, and nonprofit leader. As NFCC’s Lead Outreach Clinician, she partners with schools to lead social skills groups and provide community education around mental health and recovery.

Janet Crow, LPC

Counselor, NFCC

Janet has 12 years’ experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She specializes in helping women and couples find their ‘new norm’ when faced with difficult circumstances as well as parents of teens who are navigating life changes.

Rev. Ryan Trushenski

Pastor of Caring Ministries, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church

Ryan is the Pastor of Caring Ministries at St. Luke’s UMC, walking with people through grief, recovery, reconciliation, and faith. Committed to compassionate presence, spiritual formation, and creating spaces of belonging, healing, and hope.

George Joseph

Chief Executive Officer, Positive Recovery Centers

George is the Founder and CEO of Positive Recovery Centers, with a background in addiction treatment, recovery innovation, and entrepreneurship. After decades building treatment programs and technology, he remains deeply committed to advancing compassionate, effective recove