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SENT Inc. Newsletter: From Where We Are to Where We Want to Be: The Power of Placemaking in Hi-Crest
READ THE FULL NEWSLETTER HERE There’s something transformational about gathering. When neighbors meet under the summer sky, not just to pass through a space but to dwell, laugh, dance, and […]
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Fun Is Killing Us: Why Doing the Right Thing Feels So Hard—And What We Can Do About It
We live in a time where fun, excitement, and entertainment seem to guide almost every part of life. We want things fast, easy, and enjoyable. And if something doesn’t feel […]
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PRESS RELEASE: SENT Launches First-Ever Summer Session of Creative Expressions to Support Teen Mental Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2025 SENT Launches First-Ever Summer Session of Creative Expressions to Support Teen Mental Health Topeka, KS — For the first time ever, SENT, Inc. is launching […]
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PRESS RELEASE: SENT and Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Partner to Support Justice-Involved Youth Through Healing-Focused Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT and Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Partner to Support Justice-Involved Youth Through Healing-Focused Program Topeka, KS —May 19, 2025 — A powerful new partnership between SENT Topeka and […]
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“We’re Waiting for You” – Marcus’ Story
For Marcus, joining a support group wasn’t a bold step forward—it was a last resort. After years of drinking and drug use, after multiple arrests and the unraveling of life […]
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“When the Bricks Fell Off My Shoulders” – Linda’s Story
Substance Use Disorder doesn’t just affect the person using—it ripples through families. Linda joined Al-Anon not because she struggled with addiction, but because someone she loved did. As the family […]
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“There Is Hope—LOTS of It!” – Bri’s Story
When Bri first entered treatment, it wasn’t because she believed recovery was possible. It was because she was facing serious prison time for drug-related crimes after years of battling an […]
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“A Load Lifted Off My Heart” – Carol’s Story
Carol joined Nar-Anon because of a loved one’s addiction. She was full of fear, anger, and despair—and completely without hope for the future. The emotional toll of someone else’s substance […]
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“I Found Trust Again” – James’ Story
For James, recovery began with a step toward connection. After struggling with substance use, he knew he couldn’t face the journey alone. That’s when he walked into a support group […]
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“They Taught Me How to Show Up” – Maya’s Story
Maya didn’t walk into her first support group because of her own addiction. She walked in for the people she loved. After seeing close friends and family battle substance use—and […]
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“Letting Go Changed Everything” – Tasha’s Story
For a long time, Tasha tried to fight addiction alone—white-knuckling every day, determined to stay clean by sheer willpower. But eventually, she came to a hard truth: going it alone […]
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SENT Inc. Newsletter: Help Us Beat the Heat—Today and for the Future
Read the full newsletter here. “We can’t control the temperature, but we can control how we show up for one another. Beat the Heat is about more than air conditioners—it’s about dignity, […]
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“I Realized I Was Never Alone” – Ray’s Story
For Ray, recovery didn’t begin as a personal choice—it began as a court requirement. But what started as obligation quickly turned into something that changed his life. Ray began attending […]
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“We Will Love You Until You Learn to Love Yourself” – David’s Story
After more than 30 years battling addiction, David reached a breaking point. He had tried to get clean on his own—but it wasn’t working. He was desperately searching for something […]
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PRESS RELEASE: SENT, Inc. and Topeka Doula Project Partner to Expand Maternal Health Support in Southeast Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SENT, Inc. and Topeka Doula Project Partner to Expand Maternal Health Support in Southeast Topeka Topeka, KS — May 5, 2025 — SENT, Inc., a Topeka-based nonprofit focused […]
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Changing the Narrative: How SENT Is Centering Equity, Belonging, and Community Voice
Across the country, communities are rethinking what it really means to pursue health and opportunity for all. At SENT, this question is not theoretical—it’s practical, urgent, and rooted in the […]
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