Robyn Proud

"Recovery is not for people who need it. It is for people who want it."

Susan McMahon

“Being a parent of a drug addict I know first-hand how desperate and out of control your lives can become for both the addict and their families when living with the disease of addiction.  We were living the nightmare that addiction causes, trying not to give up hope and most importantly trying to save our son’s life.  That’s when we became connected to Ready2RecoverCNY, offering services without the stigma.  They gave my son a chance for a new beginning and confidence to start over.  He now has his life back and continues on his path of recovery.  I am dedicated to giving back, helping those suffering from addiction find the support and encouragement needed to succeed in long-term recovery.”

Colleen Buxton

Co-Executive Director

Colleen has been volunteering with R2RCNY since shortly after it was founded. She started as "just" a volunteer and soon became the Volunteer Coordinator and then Director of Volunteers and Community Outreach. Colleen works to ensure our community has the information needed to find help and find recovery for themselves or loved ones. Colleen loves volunteering at our fundraisers and reaching out to community members to ensure they know R2RCNY is a resource they can use.

Ed Gabriel

Co-Executive Director

What do you do if you suffer from SUD, reside in Central New York, have a genuine desire to get help, and have tried and failed with locally available treatment options such as outpatient and time-restricted inpatient stays? And don’t have the insurance or resources for long-term inpatient 12-step treatment? Ready2RecoverCNY attempts to fill that gap by helping motivated young adults get on the path to lifelong recovery. The mission is to help save lives, one at a time, and I’m eager to play a part in fulfilling that goal.