This is Edward's nonprofit website and is also the temporary home for Stand With Edward James
Phoenix Reformation
Phoenix Reformation was created to provide free access to mental health awareness, education, job training, substance abuse recovery, and mentorship programs to break the cycle of recidivism and promote rehabilitation. - Edward D. James III, Founder
About
My name is Edward James
Hello and welcome to my site. When I was 19, I spent 6 years in prison for a charge I did not commit. The prison system released me with nothing but my family to rely on - and they were in no way prepared for (nor capable of) handling everything that came with the effects of this prison sentence. I was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression for which I immediately took to alcohol - to numb what had happened. For a decade I drank heavily (which almost killed me twice) and finally came into contact with a nonprofit organization that helped me get sober and deal with the realities of what had happened. I was able to attain sobriety, become a Certified SMART Recovery Facilitator, life coach, mentor multiple other people, manage the Sober Living House that I had started in, and so much more.
My mission with Phoenix Reformation is to start at the root of each individual who has been affected by mental health and substance abuse to help them build a solid foundation and live a fruitful life. As someone who has overcome both substance abuse and mental health, there is no better candidate to help you and your loved ones. I have been to several 'Mental Health Professionals' and doctors who have licenses and doctoral degrees, and some of them are great. However, I am here to tell you that talking to someone who has lived it and overcame the struggle is a much different ball game. By choosing to get help from with Phoenix Reformation, I know that you will have peace, prosperity, and the power to overcome anything that is put in front of you.
Our
Mission
Phoenix Reformation is committed to making the world a better place - one human at a time.
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Services are offered at no cost to the individual; we are funded independently and through donations.
Contact Us Today
Let's talk about how we can help you or your loved one impacted by addiction, tough times, or the criminal justice system.
Edward's Recovery Workbook
Edward's guided workbook, Recovery: A 90-Day Beginning, is available on Amazon. The ebook version comes with a free downloadable fillable PDF.
