We’re proud to share that advocate Ryan Hampton, Co-founder of Mobilize Recovery has been featured in a powerful, personal column in TIME Magazine, where he speaks openly about his own journey through addiction, recovery, and the vital role Medicaid played in saving his life. In the piece, Hampton writes:

“[Medicaid] was my lifeline, the one thing that stood between me and a death I felt was inevitable.” With nearly 40% of adults living with substance use or mental health challenges relying on Medicaid for care, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Hampton’s article is not just a personal account-it’s a call to action. He urges Americans to recognize Medicaid as the foundation of behavioral health care in the United States, not a discretionary benefit. But that lifeline is now at risk.

Congress is considering cuts that would significantly reduce access to life-saving treatment. As Hampton warns:

“When people are denied access to care, they don’t magically get better. They get sicker. They cycle through emergency rooms, jails, and homelessness, costing taxpayers far more in the long run.”

This column is a must-read for anyone working in recovery or addiction treatment. It’s a poignant reminder that behind policy debates are real lives—and that advocacy matters.

👉 Read the Full TIME Column Here: https://time.com/7289195/medicaid-lifeline-addiction-struggle-essay/