 One Bemidji non-profit celebrated its many accomplishments today. Josh Peterson shows us how Face It Together has helped many who struggle with their addictions. Face It Together Bemidji opened last September and since then has provided pre-peer coaching for people impacted by drug and alcohol addiction as well as their loved ones. The milestone was celebrated today through an open house to highlight a year of accomplishments. We were all shocked and surprised at how many people needed help and that truly we have just scratched the surface in this first year and we have so much more work to do in our community. The Bemidji location was the first Face It Together affiliate to open after its headquarters started operation back in 2009 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. For its leadership team, this one year anniversary is a huge milestone. This is a moment of pride. It was when we opened it for the first time but to get to another year behind Sioux Falls this is exciting for a lot of our team. Face It Together Bemidji credits some of its first year success to its warm and welcoming environment and storefront location here on Beltrami Avenue in downtown Bemidji. We believe that by coming through the door, not allowing fear and shame to keep you away, that we can work with you, we can help you on the path of wellness. Now that Face It Together Bemidji is established, they are preparing for growth and looking to add additional support staff. We are looking for loved one coaches as well and we ask that somebody has first person experience with a loved one and that they are well themselves. With its first year in the books, Face It Together is looking to reach out and help more people with their addictions and assist their families on living a happier and healthier life. In Bemidji, Josh Peterson, Lakeland News. For more information about Face It Together and its services, you can visit the website you see on the screen. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.