My name is Allison Osborne and I was introduced to Free N One when I was a teenager. I wasn’t ready to stop drinking or using drugs then and it would be over 25 years until I would attend another Free N One meeting. During the Covid-19 pandemic when all the 12 step meetings that I had been attending since I got clean and sober closed, I received an invitation to log on to a virtual Free N One meeting. I thank God that I did because this meeting was not like the secular, 12-step meetings I was used to. The Lord has brought wonderful, generous, and supportive relationships into my life through Free N One. I have found a home for my recovery in Free N One!
My name is Amilcar Ronnie Lopez. My life is being shaped by the positive and the negative things in this world. I did not have a clue what was happening. I was told I was a bad person. Till I was introduced to Free N One by my pastor Bishop Frank Steward. This move by God got me on the right path. Today I have an idea of my purpose in life only God knows the outcome. Thanks to elder Ronald Simons. My brother in Christ who helped guide me to get to know myself through the process of recovery. I am knowing day by day who’s I am, before time when God mapped out my life. By staying sober one day a time I get to know my God and my purpose in life. I am grateful today. Praise God! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Arveda Rouzan At the start of my recovery, I was introduced to a clinical approach to the disease of addiction. I discovered in my outpatient treatment what alcoholism was and tools that would help me to not drink. One tool, was to seek a God of my own understanding. For me personally, I knew God to be Jesus Christ.
Outpatient treatment didn’t share in my faith, love and need for Jesus Christ in my recovery.
Once learning about Free N One meetings, this all changed and led my recovery into a faith-based journey into sobriety. Free N One taught me about the disease of addiction. Free N One has been a refuge for me to come and be strengthened not only clinically, but spiritually. Free N One has taught me, that it was Jesus Christ who saved me and Jesus Christ who continues to guide me one day at a time into freedom from addiction. These day-to-day meetings, has been a vital part of my recovery and sobriety.
My name is Deacon Stanley I love Free N One because it allows me to glorify my lord and savior Jesus Christ. The scriptures talk about how our sin nature must be conquered. Which can only be done through burying our old man and becoming new in Christ! Amen and amen
The “Free N One” prayer line has afforded me the opportunity to grow deeper in my faith, closer in my relationship with God, as well as be a comfort and support to one another during difficult times. Most importantly, every weekday, we are on the prayer line, interceding for the nations, our community, our loved ones, those addicted to substances, the strangers on the street as well as what the Lord puts on our heart to pray for. Because of the prayers of faith, we have witnessed miracles and answers to prayers.
Hi my name is Eroll Cargus, when I think of Free N One it means being free from drug and alcohol, free from my past, free from bitterness, free from selfishness, and free from self-righteous.
Evangelist Vivian Arline Hooks
Evangelist Vivian Arline Hooks, Free N One means being set free from the bondage of my character defects. Free N One also assist me on how to live a Christlike lifestyle. Today I am able to open up and share my experience, strengths and hope with others. I was also set free from being a codependent as well!
“I believe Free N One saved my life. In 2010 my life was a mess. I was a dry drunk with addict behaviors, but when I started coming to Free N One I learned about my disease. I learned how to apply the steps into my life one day at a time and my life hasn’t been the same. I’m forever grateful for Free N One.”
Rev. Dr. Clyde W. Oden, Jr.
“I had the privilege of being an A.M.E. Pastor for nearly 25 years. For a majority of my time serving congregations in Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Oxnard California. The Free N One program has been a part of my ministry to these congregations.
Our outreach ministries were directed towards the aspiring and licensed preachers of our communities. The Free N One ministries were a perfect fit for our Christ-centered faith interactions. Lives were changed and lives were saved. Many ministers grew as a result of their involvement in the various settings in which this ministry served our congregations. I would be remiss not to extol the vision and leadership provided by Elder Ron Simmons and acknowledge his faithfulness and commitment to a Christ-centered program addressing the problem of alcohol and other substances.”
“Over 14 years ago I was introduced to Free N One Prayer. Each day since then I wait for the appointed time for the Prayer Line to begin since I live in Boston. There is a three-hour time difference so I get on the line at 8:30 while those on the West Coast get on the line at 5:30. Since that day the prayer line has truly changed the way we do things at home and in the lives of those that we pray for. We’ve seen people healed and delivered from serious problems. We’ve also covered certain in families and schools receiving jobs and shut-downs. The moving of the spirit between virtual call and a life touch is incredible.
The Free N One prayer warriors’ weather on vacation or away from home on business still find time to get on the line.”
Minister Carolyn Hamilton
“Free N One is everything God has destined it to be, it has opened doors for so many recovering addicts to live free from the bondage that the enemy had us boxed in. God using Free N One has literally transformed me. Being under the leadership of Dr. Ron Simmons has helped me to see myself going from the addicted person to the recovering, renewed person I am today.”
“I was an angry and bitter mess when I was welcomed warmly into Tough Love over 17 years ago. The fellowship and growth I have experienced as a participant and as a co-facilitator have transformed me and my connection to my God.”
Free N One from it’s inception is an organization that dedicated to rebuilding lives. Over the years they have helped men and women who have experienced addiction problems. Their commitment is evident in the results they continue to achieve. Through faith in Jesus Christ they have become a national organization. God bless Free N One.
Paula Southern (Los Angeles)
Free-N-One has been a God-Send for me. Not only do they offer help to overcome addiction to alcohol and drugs; but they also offer help to the friends and family members.
Through Tough Love I became aware of how deeply I was impacted by my loved one’s addiction. I am grateful to have a place to have open discussion and sort out my feelings.
I believe Free N One saved my life. In 2010 my life was a mess. I was a dry drunk with addict behaviors, but when I started coming to Free N One I learned about my disease. I learned how to apply the steps into my life one day at a time and my life hasn’t been the same. I’m forever grateful for Free N One.
Lawrence C. Blake. Sr. Palm Lane COGIC, pastor
I met Ron Simmons long before I was introduced to Free N One, or the Transition house which Ron was the man in charge. After a series of negative situations and life of problem thinking it was strongly suggested that I get help. That is where Free N One came into my life. Of course there were other court order programs, but none that taught and strengthen with Jesus involved. When I attended meetings, I left with a feeling that said freedom from addiction was possible for me. Because of Ron Simmons, Free N One and Jesus Christ I was given a new chance and a life that I would never achieve stuck in drug addiction. Thanks, Ron.
It was like it was yesterday. I remember the question I asked Jesus. How do I stop getting high? I was addicted to crack cocaine and other drugs. I had reached my bottom. I had fallen, and I could not get up. He answered my question by sending me to my first Free N One meeting. That was 35 years ago, and I thank Jesus for using Free N One as my vehicle for sobriety one day at a time.
I’ve been a Free-N-One member for well over 15 years. I’ve seen many prayers answered, many deliverances, and a lot of people get healed and set free. I thank GOD for using Ron Simmons. God knew Ron’s love and passion for others. I thank God for every member in the ministry, as well as the Prayer Line we all play a part.