Former Mesa police officer Brock Bevell has been recognized for his dedication to helping those struggling with addiction. Bevell, who became addicted to painkillers after sustaining injuries in the line of duty, now runs Victory Recovery, an organization that aids others in overcoming their battles with substance abuse. "We are Victory Recovery, so part of the day we’re helping men and women who are seeking recovery who need treatments," Bevell said in a statement obtained by Arizona’s Family, revealing how he starts the day by exercising with clients before helping them to reintegrate into society and find jobs.
Bevell's work includes spending two hours each day driving around in the community, looking for those addicted to drugs and distributing packages of Narcan to help prevent overdoses. In January alone, he has helped save at least 22 lives. His personal triumph over addiction has made it possible to rapidly begin transforming the fate of many others in his community. After being injured while attempting the arrest of a woman suspected of trafficking her daughter and subsequently becoming addicted to the medication prescribed to relieve his pain, Bevell eventually chose to fight his way to sobriety. His revelation, "When I walked out of that bathroom, I made a commitment. You’re now sober. Now you’ve got to help people out," he told Arizona’s Family.
Bevell was unaware that a recent visit from the crew of Scott Pasmore and Arizona’s Family Surprise Squad was in fact a ploy to honor him with a special award. Thinking they were there for a routine news story, Bevell was presented with an envelope containing a $5,000 check from Valley Toyota Dealers, who sponsored the Surprise Squad program. "Man, that’s cool. Thank you so much. That’s a good surprise," Bevell said upon receiving the award.
On the other side of his efforts, Victory Recovery offers therapeutic support including individual counseling, group therapy, and recreational activities – integral parts of their holistic approach towards addiction recovery. These comprehensive recovery programs are offered Monday through Thursday, with three-hour sessions designed to easily fit into clients' daily schedules, described by the organization's website. The non-profit Victory Foundation supports these endeavors through donations, providing individuals who cannot afford treatment a chance at a better future. "Together, let's rewrite stories of despair into stories of triumph," proclaims the Victory Foundation. The foundation emphasizes the importance of education and community support in their mission to address addiction and its widespread impact.
Furthermore, Bevell has also joined forces with NFL's Max Hall and mental health therapist Coach Blu Robinson in the "Agents of Recovery Podcast" to share stories and strategies on addiction recovery, aiming to shift the paradigm from victims to victors. They address not just addiction but relationship roadblocks, offering yet another outlet for hope and healing to ripple out to communities far and wide.
