A San Antonio firefighter is now the center of a pilot program that allows him to help his fellow brothers and sisters dealing with substance misuse.

Alpha Home, a 56-year-old San Antonio institution serving women with substance use disorder, has expanded its reach even further.

As the homeless shelters pack with people escaping the cold, substance use recovery teams are seeing an opportunity. Volunteers can now offer resources to a larger network of people at Corazon Ministries’ Day Center.

A San Antonio woman is helping those battling substance use disorders stay on track to recovery through her outpatient recovery program.