03/06/2026
I am a servant…
Today, we will be introducing the members of our team that will be serving as emcees at Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day aka ALRAD 2026! First off, we want to welcome Jason Johnson of Transform Central!
About Jason:
My name is Jason Johnson, and I am a proud advocate against substance use disorders and a man in long term recovery of 25yrs. I am a 55yr old young man, a husband of 20 yrs. a father of two daughters who both will be college graduates this year.
I am a man whose life started early with drugs, alcohol and life in the streets. I am from Newark, N.J. where the street life begins early and not many make it out of that life to live life as I do now. On both sides of my family tree there is a long history of alcohol and drug usage, so it's safe to say I was born into that lifestyle.
At eight years old I was a leader among the older guys, I hung out with and was the first of the crew to graduate serving a few days in the youth house. I earned my stripes early and didn't stop jailing until I reached the age of 30. Actually, I am still jailing as I serve in a Florida State prison for NA/AA and my county's jail sharing the Gospel. He**in and co***ne where my preferred drugs of choice but any drug would fill the void if I couldn't possess them.
I am grateful for my Higher Power Jesus Christ for dying for me and redeeming me from the sin and death lifestyle that I was living then. Today I am living a good life in Christ and the freedom of life that only long-term recovery can give.
Today I am working in the passion of my life as an on-staff minister and the executive director of the only AARR certified Spiritual living transition program in the southeast region of Alabama.
Today I also stand hand in hand with you all, some of God's chosen people here in the Great State of Alabama. Today collectively and individually we are making a difference, so let's continue to live our lives to help others live a lifestyle of freedom from substance use disorder.
*** Registration is still open to attend this amazing free event that will be a highlight of the year for Alabama's recovery community!
Just go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alabama-recovery-advocacy-day-alrad-2026-tickets-1970276605365 and we will see you on March 4th in Montgomery!
Alabama Recovery Advocacy Day aka ALRAD 2026
AARR - Alabama Alliance for Recovery Residences
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
Alabama Department of Mental Health
SAMHSA
Transformational Ministry of Westgate Church of Christ