IMPACT
By The Numbers
The Challenge
West Virginia continues to face one of the highest overdose death rates in the nation, a crisis that experts warn is not only claiming lives but also holding back the state’s economy and harming its children.
Our Impact
​We aim to become the epicenter of the solution by delivering evidence-based services that remove barriers, connect needs to resources, and take a strengths-based approach to building and sustaining long-term recovery.
Transportation
Seed Sower Transport has provided more than 500,000 miles of recovery-related transportation, helping people get to and from work, doctor visits, court hearings, and other essential appointments. What began as a fleet of three in December 2023 has grown to 15. Transportation is consistently identified as one of the biggest barriers for individuals in recovery, and without it, progress can stall or even reverse. By offering on-demand rides for the recovery community and serving as a contracted in-network provider for ModivCare, Seed Sower helps remove this barrier and supports long-term stability, health, and independence for people across southern West Virginia.
Housing
Seed Sower has provided more than 19,000 nights of safe, supportive housing for women in recovery, including pregnant and parenting women, as well as long-term residence for program graduates since opening in the Fall of 2021. With 45 residential beds across three counties, our recovery residences offer a stable, alcohol- and drug-free environment where residents can focus on healing, building life skills, and preparing for long-term independence. Secure housing is a cornerstone of any successful, resilient recovery journey. It is where our work began and remains a priority today.
Community Support
The Well, Seed Sower’s Recovery Community Organization, has hosted recovery meetings and offered a range of training classes to help people stay connected and sustain their recovery since opening in 2023. In August 2025, The Well, and Seed Sower's primary office relocated to a larger location so more services can be available under one roof. The new location includes a certified kitchen for meal preparation, computer stations for job readiness, and additional private rooms for peer counseling. Recognizing that recovery is harder without basic needs met, The Well also offers hygiene supplies, secure lockers, and laundry facilities so that every person who walks through the door feels supported, respected, and ready to take their next step forward.
Mobile Recovery
The Mobile Recovery Support Team has hosted more than 160 pop-up events across ten southern West Virginia counties, partnered on 80 additional outreach efforts, and created over 3,300 points of engagement with people who are often overlooked. And that's just since opening in Spring 2024! By meeting people where they are, the team builds ongoing community connections so that when someone is ready to seek help, they know who to call and understand the treatment options available in their own community. Traveling in the Seed Sower Mobile Recovery van, team members host pop-up events that often run for several hours in partnership with other local organizations. At these events, staff provide food, water, socks, clothing, hygiene products, and risk reduction supplies, along with genuine reassurance that each person is worthy of help and hope.
Behavioral Health
COMING SOON: Seed Sower will offer community-based behavioral health care. Planned services include intensive outpatient programs, individual therapy and counseling, trauma-informed care, and peer support. By helping more people access care and build a strong foundation for recovery, this program will strengthen families, increase stability, and create a healthier, more resilient community for everyone in southern West Virginia.
What People are Sharing
“When I heard, 'This is the first time I've felt safe, respected or loved in my life,' from one of our program participants, it was heart-breaking. This was one month into the opening of Seed Sower Village. It is now one of the most common pieces of feedback we here. It breaks your heart yet underscores the colossal difference we make.”
Jay Phillips, executive director, Seed Sower