FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, May 29, 2026

Contact:

Gabriella Smith

Public Relations Officer

Horizon Behavioral Health

(434) 238-7727

WHAT:

Lynchburg, VA – The Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court will host a graduation ceremony celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to recovery through the program. This event honors their achievements and highlights the impact of Recovery Court services in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Each year, more than 150,000 individuals nationwide enter the criminal justice system due to addiction and, through recovery courts, gain access to lifesaving treatment, opportunities to rebuild their lives, reconnect with loved ones, and pursue lasting recovery.

WHO:

The Lynchburg Adult Recovery Court is a collaborative initiative

established by the Central Virginia Health District, Horizon Behavioral

Health, the Lynchburg Circuit Court, the Lynchburg Commonwealth

Attorney’s Office, the Lynchburg Public Defender’s Office, and the Virginia

Department of Corrections.

Honorable Guests in Attendance:

Councilman Dr. Sterling Wilder, Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Curt Diemer, Vice Mayor of the City of Lynchburg

The Honorable Mark R. Peake, Virginia State Senator

The Honorable Todd Swisher, Clerk of the Circuit Court for the City of

Lynchburg

Sheriff Don Sloan, Sheriff of the City of Lynchburg

Chief Kenneth L. Edwards, Chief of Police, Lynchburg Police Department

The Honorable Edward L. Burnette, Retired Judge and Professor of Law,

Liberty University School of Law

The Honorable Michael Doucette, Judge, Nelson County Circuit Court;

Former Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Lynchburg

WHERE:

900 Church Street

Lynchburg, VA 24504

WHEN:

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026 I 5:30pm to 6:30pm

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