Janice Goode

Admissions Advocate

Janice Goode is an Admissions Advocate at Warriors Heart, where her personal journey of recovery profoundly shapes her approach to supporting clients. Having battled addiction firsthand, Janice understands the challenges and emotional struggles that come with seeking help. Her own journey led her to prison, but after six years of sustained recovery, she is now living proof that transformation is possible.With a deep commitment to helping others, Janice uses her lived experience to connect with clients in a meaningful and empathetic way. She is dedicated to creating an environment where individuals feel safe, understood, and supported throughout their recovery process. By facilitating communication between clients and our treatment team, Janice ensures that each person receives the care and resources they need to succeed.Her passion for supporting veterans, first responders, and others in need of addiction treatment stems from her belief in second chances and the power of healing. At Warriors Heart, Janice’s experience and dedication serve as a beacon of hope for those walking a similar path of recovery

My Why

My name is Janice Goode, and my journey through addiction and recovery has shaped not only who I am but also the purpose I have found in my life. The challenges I faced taught me resilience, compassion, and the importance of hope. Today, I have the privilege of using my lived experience to help others begin their own recovery journey as an Admissions Advocate at Warriors Heart Healing Center.

Addiction changed the course of my life in ways I never expected. What started as something I believed I could control slowly became something that controlled me. It affected my relationships, my health, my self-worth, and my ability to see a future beyond the next day. There were times when I felt hopeless, isolated, and convinced that no one could truly understand what I was going through.

The turning point came when I realized I could no longer fight addiction on my own. Asking for help was one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but it became the most important one. Through treatment, I discovered that recovery is about far more than simply stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. It is about healing physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. I learned to rebuild my life, repair relationships, and find purpose in my experiences.

Today, my recovery is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. It has given me a second chance to live with honesty, integrity, and compassion. While I cannot change my past, I can use it to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

That is why I chose to work as an Admissions Advocate at Warriors Heart Healing Center. I know what it feels like to make that first phone call for help. I understand the fear, uncertainty, and shame that often keep people from reaching out. I also know the courage it takes for someone to say, “I need help.”

As an Admissions Advocate, I have the privilege of meeting people at one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. My goal is to offer hope, understanding, and reassurance that recovery is possible. I don’t speak from a textbook—I speak from lived experience. I want every person I talk to to know they are not alone and that healing is within reach.

Working at Warriors Heart is more than a career for me; it is my opportunity to give back what was so freely given to me. Every conversation is a chance to help someone take their first step toward recovery. Watching individuals and families begin to believe in hope again reminds me why I chose this path.

My journey through addiction taught me resilience, humility, and the value of human connection. Today, those lessons guide the work I do every day. Recovery has given me a purpose greater than myself, and I am honored to walk alongside others as they begin their own journey toward healing. If my story can inspire even one person to ask for help, then every challenge I faced has become part of something meaningful.