The Safe Passage Program is dedicated to serving people suffering from addiction and providing them with assistance, especially when these citizens feel as though they have nowhere to go.

Mike Hays is one of many cases that has been shown the light through Safe Passage.

Now, with 11 months sober, Hays has gained employment, moved into a two-bedroom home, and is on the way to receiving full custody of his son. Hays says this massive change in lifestyle would not have been possible without assistance from Denise Evans and Safe Passage.

Hays explains his journey, meeting influential people on his way, making his destination of sobriety reachable.

When asked if these accomplishments would be possible without Safe Passage, Hays responded with “Not at all.” Denise Evans talks about hitting rock bottom and what that truly means. Having nowhere to go and no one to turn to, Safe Passage was there with open arms. Hays speaks on the mechanisms he uses to remain sober.

One of the biggest takeaways for Hays was connections he needed to cut off, places he could not visit anymore, and habits that needed breaking. The workers of Safe Passage relate to the words, people, places, and things, aspects that need to be changed. Also living by the words, “the only thing you have to change, is everything.”

Hays is grateful for the Safe Passage program that has led him to the place he is today. Hays spoke on the effort and bravery it took for him to make this life-altering change, it is an everyday effort but he sees the progress made and continues to improve.

Mike Hays and Denise Evans appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.