Check Out Reba McCray’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Reba McCray.

Reba, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I began my recovery journey by entering a recovery home and attending outpatient treatment services. That season gave me something I didn’t even know I needed — space to heal, to breathe, and to begin untangling the trauma that had shaped so much of my life. The recovery home became the place where I learned the skills, the structure, and the hope I needed to build a foundation for long‑term recovery.

A few years later, something unexpected happened: I felt called to give back what had been given to me. I stepped into the recovery field, first as a recovery coach and peer supporter. I wanted others to know that freedom was possible, that darkness wasn’t the end of the story, and that they didn’t have to walk the road alone.

From there, doors kept opening. I became the Housing Director at ARC Recovery Services — the very ministry that had once helped me rebuild my life. Over time, I stepped into the role of Program Director, overseeing recovery housing, peer support, and spiritual counseling. In 2021, we expanded our mission by offering outpatient services for substance use disorder, creating a full continuum of care for individuals and families seeking hope.

Today, I serve as the Executive Director of ARC Recovery Services and the pastor of Community of Christ Church — the place where ARC first began. My life is full, meaningful, and overflowing with joy. I didn’t even understand what joy was until I surrendered and allowed God to move in my life. Everything changed when I stopped trying to control my own story and let Him write it.

I love my life today. I love the work I get to do. And I am always grateful for the chance to share my journey with anyone who is searching for hope or looking for a new way to live. If my story can help even one person believe that change is possible, then every step of this journey has been worth it.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Although my life today is filled with purpose and joy, the road here has not been easy. The greatest struggle I’ve faced was losing my son to an overdose. That loss changed me forever. It was a season of deep grief, but the love and support I received helped me keep moving when I didn’t think I could.

In that pain, something awakened in me — a determination to make sure no other family had to experience the same heartbreak. My son’s memory is the reason I fight so hard for recovery, for hope, and for the people who are still battling addiction.

Every day, I carry him in my heart as I work to help others find the freedom and healing he deserved.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My work at ARC Recovery Services and the Community of Christ Church is rooted in one simple belief: people can change, and hope can rebuild what addiction tried to destroy. Everything we do is a team effort, and together we’ve become known as a place where people find freedom, healing, and a new way forward.

What sets us apart is that we are not just a recovery program — we are a faith community. We offer recovery housing, peer support, and practical tools, but we also offer prayer, compassion, and a sense of belonging that many people have never experienced before.

The thing I’m most proud of isn’t a statistic or a program; it’s the people. Watching someone step out of darkness and into a life of purpose — watching families reunite, mothers regain custody, and individuals discover who they are in Christ — that’s what defines our work. That’s what makes us different.

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
People can work with us in so many meaningful ways. Because our ministry is built on community, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Individuals and organizations partner with us by volunteering, mentoring, offering professional services, or supporting our recovery housing and peer programs.

People can also support us through prayer, financial giving, or by connecting us with others who share a passion for recovery and faith‑based transformation.

What matters most is that people come alongside us — whether through time, resources, or relationships — to help create a safe, hope‑filled environment where individuals can rebuild their lives. When people partner with us, they become part of every restored family, every breakthrough, and every life changed.

Contact Info:

• Website: arcrecoveryservices.com https://www.arcrecoveryservices.com