MILLIONS NEED SUPPORT.
MOST NEVER RECEIVE IT.
Nearly 30 million Americans struggle with alcohol, yet 90% never seek support, and those who do wait an average of 10 years. This isn’t because people don’t want help—it’s because the system isn’t reaching them.
3 KEY BARRIERS PREVENT EARLY, SAFE ENGAGEMENT:
1. Limited Choice in Recovery
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Most systems offer a single, traditional pathway.
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People thrive when they can choose from moderation, gradual reduction, temporary abstinence, or long-term abstinence.
2. Stigma & Shame
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Alcohol struggles remain highly stigmatized.
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Fear of judgment, labeling, or moralizing keeps people silent.
3. Limited Access
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Effective tools exist but many don’t know about them or cannot access them.
THE RESULT:
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Fewer people seeking support
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Lower engagement
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Less sustainable outcomes
A system doing its best—yet unintentionally missing millions who could thrive with a more adaptive approach.
29.5M
Americans Struggle with Alcohol
90%
Never Seek Support
10%
Seek Support
10Y
Average Wait Before Seeking Help
THE
CHOICE RECOVERY FRAMEWORK
A modern, evidence-informed approach that expands access, increases engagement, and improves outcomes. It meets people where they are, honors personal goals, and equips providers with science-backed tools.
CORE ELEMENTS:
1. Full Spectrum of Recovery Pathways
Support tailored to the individual: moderation, gradual reduction, temporary abstinence, or long-term abstinence.
2. Stigma-Free, Person-First Engagement
Compassion, empowerment, and safety replace moralizing narratives.
3. Accessible, Evidence-Based Tools
Behavioral science, motivational interviewing, harm reduction, and self-directed change give people practical skills wherever they enter the system.
IMPACT:
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Higher engagement
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Earlier intervention
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Better outcomes
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Wider reach
WHY IT WORKS:
When people have choice, dignity, and access to effective tools, they are more likely to engage and stay engaged—creating lasting, life-enhancing change.
ENHANCE REACH & OUTCOMES
Helping systems, organizations & programs thrive
We partner with government, nonprofit, and treatment organizations to expand reach, increase engagement, and strengthen outcomes. We don’t replace clinical expertise—we enhance it with research-informed and lived-experience insights.
1. Systems Review & Strategy
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Assess programs, policies, culture, and client pathways
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Identify barriers to engagement
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Provide clear, actionable recommendations
2. Framework Integration & Workforce Training
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Adopt choice-driven, stigma-free, evidence-informed approaches
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Train staff in autonomy-supportive communication and stigma reduction
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Equip teams with practical tools clients can use immediately
3. Policy Modernization & Implementation Support
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Update policies, forms, and messaging to reduce stigma
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Encourage earlier help-seeking
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Guide sustainable, real-world implementation
WHAT ORGANIZATIONS GAIN:
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Greater reach
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Earlier engagement
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Improved outcomes
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Reduced stigma
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Alignment with evidence
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Enhanced public trust
OUR APPROACH:
We help systems apply the science in ways real people can use, so more individuals can access choice, dignity, and effective support.
Crystal is warm, passionate and knows how to hold a lot of space that makes you feel supported and seen. She's not a one-solution coach - she's dynamic and has a profound understanding of how to meet people exactly where they're at. Among the very few out there who know that changing your patterns isn't a matter of willpower, she has an un-shaming approach to helping people that feels like a breath of fresh air. Her high energy inspired me, and I'm so grateful to know her. I highly recommend working with Crystal!"
Michelle L., Entrepreneur
