Practically all of us know someone who is struggling with an addiction or other life issue. Your donation will help us achieve our mission and purpose. <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(55, 65, 81); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Stop Hiding Start Healing, a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with addiction and other life issues through a holistic approach that combines faith and science. Our mission is rooted in the belief that true healing occurs when we foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and a balanced approach to recovery. <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(55, 65, 81); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">We aim to help each individual discover how they can be set free from their pain, shame and guilt as a result of their addiction or other life struggle, and live a life of freedom, meaning and purpose.  <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(55, 65, 81); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Stop Hiding Start Healing hosts seminars, webinars, personal coaching, retreats and conferences that aim to bring awareness to the journey of healing from addiction, emphasizing the benefits of Christ-centered recovery and addiction medications while embracing the balance of faith and science. Our purpose is to help each individual be set free by discovering how they can heal emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually which leads to long term sobriety.  <div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Stop Hiding Start Healing seminars and events feature speakers: </div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"> Craig Brown - Author, Speaker, and People Helprt </div> Craig Brown is the founder of Stop Hiding Start Healing, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to serving individuals who struggle with addiction and other life challenges. With over two decades of experience in business and ministry leadership, Craig has become a trusted authority in overcoming adversity and empowering others to transform their lives.Through his coaching services, online course, and seminars, Craig has supported thousands in breaking free from their struggles, fostering resilience and personal growth. Craig is the author of "Stop Hiding Start Healing," "My Daddy Drinks Too Much: Navigating Childhood With A Father Who Struggles With Alcohol Use Disorder," and "My Gratitude Journal",  “From Hiding To Healing Workbook” for small groups and "More Than Sobriety". His work provides practical tools and compassionate guidance, empowering readers to face their struggles and embrace the journey to healing. Craig’s personal story is one of a remarkable transformation. Having overcome his own battles with addiction and a very destructive lifestyle, he experienced a life-changing breakthrough and miracle from God. This experience redefined his purpose and path thirty-nine years ago. Since 1999, he has been passionately committed to guiding others toward faith-based recovery, blending faith-based principles with actionable life strategies to help individuals reclaim their freedom and restore their lives. As a mental health advocate and recovery coach, Craig has served thousands through faith-based recovery programs, hosting impactful seminars, retreats, and conferences. He also offers one-on-one coaching, leads online support groups, and has developed the "Stop Hiding Start Healing" online course to expand his outreach. Craig is the host of the Stop Hiding Start Healing Podcast, where he shares inspirational stories, practical advice, and expert insights on navigating life’s most difficult challenges. His engaging presence and thought-provoking message have made him a sought-after speaker for organizations, churches, and corporate events, where he fosters a culture of resilience, healing, and growth.Living in the Washington, D.C., area with his wife and three sons, Craig continues to inspire, encourage, and support individuals on their journey to emotional, spiritual, and personal growth. Through his unwavering dedication, he brings hope and transformation to those seeking freedom from their pain, addiction and life struggles through a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.<div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"> </div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Kurt Bravata - Physician, Author, and Speaker <div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Dr. Kurt Bravata M.D. is a Family Physician specializing in primary care, geriatrics, and addiction medicine at Citizens Memorial Healthcare. Dr. Bravata received his medical degree from Ross University in 2010 and completed his clinical training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in Bronx, New York in 2013. He became a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 2019 and serves as the secretary of ASAM Midwest Chapter. He is a founding member and current Vice-chair of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA)<a href="https://cmda.org/specialty-sections/addiction-medicine-section/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank"> Addiction Medicine Section.</a></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"> Dr. Bravata is co-founder and medical director of the integrated outpatient addiction treatment program based at the Butterfield Park Medical Center in Bolivar, MO, with other satellite outreaches within the Citizens Memorial Healthcare system. The CMH Addiction Treatment Program utilizes the latest pharmaceutical interventions in combination with proven behavioral health therapies, peer support, and case management. Dr. Bravata is DATA 2000 waivered and board certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Bravata has served in leadership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and remains involved in advocacy on Addiction Recovery issues. He is a published author and lecturer on family practice topics and the treatment of substance use disorders. During the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to: </div><ul><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Gain insights into the principles of Christ-centered recovery.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Understand the role of Addiction Medicine in the recovery process.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Learn practical strategies for breaking free from addiction.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Hear inspiring stories of transformation and healing.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Network with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to this cause.</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Support families</li><li style="margin-left:15px;font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;box-sizing:inherit">Direct individuals to both local and national resources and support</li></ul></div><span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(55, 65, 81); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Thank you for joining us on our mission to help <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;float:none;display:inline !important;box-sizing:inherit">snap the chains of addiction in the lives of those we love.  <span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Roboto; color: rgb(55, 65, 81); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Roboto;color:rgb(55, 65, 81);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit">Warm regards, <div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Craig Brown</div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Founder</div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"> </div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5">Stop Hiding Start Healing</div><div style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;line-height:1.5"><a href="http://www.stophidingstarthealing.org/" style="text-decoration-color:currentcolor;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">www.stophidingstarthealing.org</a></div><a href="mailto:craig@stophidingstarthealing.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">craig@stophidingstarthealing.org</a>

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Practically all of us know someone who is struggling with an addiction or other life issue. Your donation will help us achieve our mission and purpose. Stop Hiding Start Healing, a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with addiction and other life issues through a holistic approach that combines faith and science. Our mission is rooted in the belief that true healing occurs when we foster an environment of understanding, empathy, and a balanced approach to recovery. We aim to help each individual discover how they can be set free from their pain, shame and guilt as a result of their addiction or other life struggle, and live a life of freedom, meaning and purpose.  Stop Hiding Start Healing hosts seminars, webinars, personal coaching, retreats and conferences that aim to bring awareness to the journey of healing from addiction, emphasizing the benefits of Christ-centered recovery and addiction medications while embracing the balance of faith and science. Our purpose is to help each individual be set free by discovering how they can heal emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually which leads to long term sobriety.  <div>Stop Hiding Start Healing seminars and events feature speakers: </div><div> Craig Brown - Author, Speaker, and People Helprt </div> Craig Brown is the founder of Stop Hiding Start Healing, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) ministry dedicated to serving individuals who struggle with addiction and other life challenges. With over two decades of experience in business and ministry leadership, Craig has become a trusted authority in overcoming adversity and empowering others to transform their lives.Through his coaching services, online course, and seminars, Craig has supported thousands in breaking free from their struggles, fostering resilience and personal growth. Craig is the author of "Stop Hiding Start Healing," "My Daddy Drinks Too Much: Navigating Childhood With A Father Who Struggles With Alcohol Use Disorder," and "My Gratitude Journal",  “From Hiding To Healing Workbook” for small groups and "More Than Sobriety". His work provides practical tools and compassionate guidance, empowering readers to face their struggles and embrace the journey to healing. Craig’s personal story is one of a remarkable transformation. Having overcome his own battles with addiction and a very destructive lifestyle, he experienced a life-changing breakthrough and miracle from God. This experience redefined his purpose and path thirty-nine years ago. Since 1999, he has been passionately committed to guiding others toward faith-based recovery, blending faith-based principles with actionable life strategies to help individuals reclaim their freedom and restore their lives. As a mental health advocate and recovery coach, Craig has served thousands through faith-based recovery programs, hosting impactful seminars, retreats, and conferences. He also offers one-on-one coaching, leads online support groups, and has developed the "Stop Hiding Start Healing" online course to expand his outreach. Craig is the host of the Stop Hiding Start Healing Podcast, where he shares inspirational stories, practical advice, and expert insights on navigating life’s most difficult challenges. His engaging presence and thought-provoking message have made him a sought-after speaker for organizations, churches, and corporate events, where he fosters a culture of resilience, healing, and growth.Living in the Washington, D.C., area with his wife and three sons, Craig continues to inspire, encourage, and support individuals on their journey to emotional, spiritual, and personal growth. Through his unwavering dedication, he brings hope and transformation to those seeking freedom from their pain, addiction and life struggles through a relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ.<div> </div><div>Kurt Bravata - Physician, Author, and Speaker <div>Dr. Kurt Bravata M.D. is a Family Physician specializing in primary care, geriatrics, and addiction medicine at Citizens Memorial Healthcare. Dr. Bravata received his medical degree from Ross University in 2010 and completed his clinical training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in Bronx, New York in 2013. He became a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine in 2019 and serves as the secretary of ASAM Midwest Chapter. He is a founding member and current Vice-chair of the Christian Medical and Dental Associations (CMDA)<a href="https://cmda.org/specialty-sections/addiction-medicine-section/" target="_blank"> Addiction Medicine Section.</a></div><div> Dr. Bravata is co-founder and medical director of the integrated outpatient addiction treatment program based at the Butterfield Park Medical Center in Bolivar, MO, with other satellite outreaches within the Citizens Memorial Healthcare system. The CMH Addiction Treatment Program utilizes the latest pharmaceutical interventions in combination with proven behavioral health therapies, peer support, and case management. Dr. Bravata is DATA 2000 waivered and board certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine. Dr. Bravata has served in leadership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and remains involved in advocacy on Addiction Recovery issues. He is a published author and lecturer on family practice topics and the treatment of substance use disorders. During the seminar, attendees will have the opportunity to: </div><ul><li>Gain insights into the principles of Christ-centered recovery.</li><li>Understand the role of Addiction Medicine in the recovery process.</li><li>Learn practical strategies for breaking free from addiction.</li><li>Hear inspiring stories of transformation and healing.</li><li>Network with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to this cause.</li><li>Support families</li><li>Direct individuals to both local and national resources and support</li></ul></div>Thank you for joining us on our mission to help snap the chains of addiction in the lives of those we love.  Warm regards, <div>Craig Brown</div><div>Founder</div><div> </div><div>Stop Hiding Start Healing</div><div><a href="http://www.stophidingstarthealing.org/" target="_blank">www.stophidingstarthealing.org</a></div><a href="mailto:craig@stophidingstarthealing.org">craig@stophidingstarthealing.org</a>

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**Cause:** The organization aims to create awareness around mental health issues and provide resources and support for those in need, advocating for a compassionate approach to healing and recovery.

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