Josh Hampton is a person in long-term recovery with extensive lived experience in substance misuse and criminal justice involvement—fueling his commitment to service and systems change. He serves as Problem Gambling Program Coordinator at Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness, leading a peer-driven network focused on education, outreach, and recovery support across North Carolina. A Certified Peer Support Specialist, recovery coach, and forensic peer facilitator, Josh advocates for zero-barrier reentry and expanded lived-experience leadership in behavioral health. Through engaging presentations, he inspires hope, challenges stigma, and highlights the transformative power of recovery.