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August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day

Our son and only child, Zachary John Horton passed away suddenly after losing his battle with an opioid addiction. He died of an accidental overdose at just 19 years old. We loved him with all of our hearts, but we now know that was not enough to shield him from this horrific disease.

If you or a loved one is struggling with the disease of addiction, we encourage you to explore our resources for guidance. We are here to help.

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Foundation Work

Our Foundation has been established as Zach’s legacy. We want him to be remembered. Our hope is to connect with families and communities struggling with addiction and provide support in many shapes and forms.

Events

  • August 31: International Overdose Awareness Day

  • September is National Recovery Month

  • Fresno & Clovis Recovery Summit – TBD

  • September 28 SoberStock

  • September 28-29: Clovis Fest

  • October 19 (tentative date): Zach's Birthday Celebration BBQ for the Recovery Community

  • November 14 (tentative date): Appreciation Dinner & Roundtable (w/ treatment programs)

Our Mission

We aim to break stigma of addiction by offering love, hope and acceptance to individuals and families suffering from this disease. We accomplish this through education, outreach, support and scholarships through partnerships.

Donate

We thank you for your interests in our cause. Generous contributions from businesses, families and individuals help our Foundation continue to make an impact in our communities - supporting young adults and families in need, when they need it most.

 
 

Zach’s Life: A Story of Love, Addiction, Loss, Grief & Recovery

Our podcast was launched in 2020 to further support our foundation’s work. Episodes focus on breaking social stigmas and reflecting on Zachary Horton and others in our community both inside and outside of addiction.

Hosted by Jim Horton with special guests.

A podcast created by the Zachary Horton Foundation: Aiming to break the stigma of addiction by offering love, hope and acceptance to individuals and families suffering from this disease.

 
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Jim & Lynn share their story

One of the changes we want to bring with our Web site the Zachary Horton Foundation is to give families in crisis all of the local resources in one place. We also want you to know you can contact us anytime you need to talk to someone who will listen and not judge. Whatever your story may be, we hope these resources are helpful.

 
 

Podcasts

Addiction & Recovery podcasts are usually hosted by people who have experienced addiction and share their experiences and tips. Hearing the stories of others is always beneficial.

Books & Articles

Reading material that dives into scientists, doctors, counselors, addicts and their families to explore different perspectives and research. Most are available through Amazon.

Movies & TV

A wide variety of compelling stories of addiction, loss, and recovery from alcohol and drugs. Most are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, independent websites or YouTube.

 

Understanding Harm Reduction

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies aimed at minimizing negative consequences associated with drug use and other high-risk behaviors. This approach prioritizes the health, dignity, and human rights of individuals. By engaging people where they are at, harm reduction fosters trust and encourages healthier choices without judgment.

Professional

Resources provided by government agencies, educational institutions, and national or global organizations with a deep knowledge base in addiction and recovery.

Emergencies

If you feel you are in imminent danger with a life-threatening emergency - dial 911.

You can also get 24/7 support with SAMHSA’s National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

 

The views and opinions expressed by the Resources included are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Zachary Horton Foundation. Any content provided by our podcasts or authors of the listed resources are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

 

Story behind our Logo

A few months before Zach died, he adopted Roscoe, a spunky, cute French Bulldog puppy which brought him so much joy. Zach loved and spoiled him. Today, Roscoe is still very much a part of our family and helps us to keep Zach with us daily. Roscoe was our inspiration for our logo, along with an Oklahoma Red Bud tree. A group of Lynn’s Wisconsin friends pitched in and purchased the tree planted along the Eaton Trail Tribute Grove at Woodward Park.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🎩
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Each month we get together and think of fun things to gift the local sober livings with! This month it’s girl scout cookies , with a little St. Patrick’s Day theme 🍀☘️
Happy Monday 🙂
This quote is from the movie, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The story of Freddie Mercury (lead singer of the band Queen). In the movie, Freddie’s dad would say this to him. Lots of meaning behind these 6 words. 🙂
We want to share a fun fact about Zach each month for the ones that may of not known our son. Zach loved dogs. He grew up around dogs. When he was about 5, we drove to Long Beach to rescue a puppy.  We got there and were excited to see a litter
Each month we try to come up with ideas on what to give each of the sober livings here in Fresno/ Clovis. It’s a fun way for us to show them that they have our support. We are here for you! 🙂
We had an amazing meeting last night. Jim & Lynn shared their story for the first time together via Zoom. We want to express gratitude and give thanks to @mytimerecovery for giving them an opportunity to share their story about their son, Zachary
The Zachary Horton Foundation began as a tribute to our son. Zach, at the age of 19 passed away from an accidental drug overdose in January of 2020. Zach suffered from the disease of addiction, but he was so much more than his disease. The foundati