By Kimberly, SHARE! Peer Bridger Celebrating 3 Years of Recovery On August 19, I celebrated three years of continuous recovery. My journey has been one of faith, growth, accountability, perseverance, and learning how to live life one day at a time. Recovery has given me much more than freedom from addiction—it has given me a new way of life and the opportunity to use my lived experience to help others. Through Narcotics Anonymous, Mental Health Services and becoming a Peer Br

Change for Good: Ruby's Story At SHARE!, we believe in helping people help themselves. Founded over 30 years ago by self-help support group attendees, our housing program creates something many people experiencing street homelessness lack: a support system, inside a home. Our placement team takes thousands of calls per month from people in need across Los Angeles. Two-thirds of the people who exit our housing program move on to market-rate housing or housing with family. Our

Dear Friends of SHARE!, As I reflect on my first 18 months at SHARE!, one truth stands out: this work changes lives. Every day, I see people walk in carrying grief, trauma, and fear, and through the power of peers, community, and connection, they begin to heal. It is humbling to witness and it reminds me why our mission matters so deeply. This year, we strengthened SHARE! from the inside out. We completed a full organizational review, aligned staff with roles where they can t

LOS ANGELES, CA — [June 24, 2025] — In a historic move to strengthen California’s behavioral health system, Governor Gavin Newsom’s...

SHARE! is honored to be featured in the Los Angeles Times alongside LA Recovery Connect in an important piece exploring how peer-led...

Los Angeles, CA – SHARE!, The Self-Help and Recovery Exchange, is pleased to announce the appointment of five distinguished...

We’re excited to share that our CEO, Brian D. Ulf, was recently featured on The Art of Good podcast, a production by Starfish Social...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Suzy Herbert Clinical Supervisor SHARE! (626) 559-9768 suzy@shareselfhelp.org SHARE! Launches Free...

A SHARE! Christmas Miracle By: Priya Swendson I received a call from a kind and respectful 42-year-old woman. She shared that she was in...

The Turning Point to a New Life By: Ethan Jones I met this gentleman when he had called in right before I was about to clock out. He had...

A Husband-and-Wife Team Partner with SHARE! in Needed Areas By: Sophie McEwen A husband and wife who own two sober livings reached out to...

The SUP2 Rental Assistance made the Difference By: Bella Kontorovsky As soon as I answered the call, I could tell that this unhoused...

SHARE! Housing was the Solution By: Mo Michel A 60-year-old woman and had been living in a shared location for five years after...

SHARE!'s first inaugural zine: "Voices of Recovery"