Las Vegas noprofit helps former inmates overcome addiction and homelessness

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Ashley Richardson’s journey from homelessness and addiction to stability and family life is a testament to the transformative power of the Vegas Stronger program.

Richardson, who once struggled with drug use and spent six months at the Clark County Detention Center, credits the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Early Release Program for her recovery. “It was the best decision I ever made,” she said.

David Marlon, founder and CEO of Vegas Stronger, emphasized the importance of addressing mental health and substance use disorders with treatment rather than incarceration…

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