The Hope Movement Coalition is here to show support and provide comfort through the difficult times of grieving for those who have experienced a loss due to Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Fentanyl Poisoning. By uniting together, we become one family that shares experiences and helps each other heal from our pain in order to find hope again. You are not alone; reach out today, be part of this unconditional love found within our movement!
About Us
Hope, Healing, and Living
Our Story
Hope Movement Coalition began as a blog called Hope Movement, created by Staci James after the loss of her son, Hagen Jones. What started as a place to share her experience became the foundation for the work that continues today.
As others began to find that space and share their own stories, it became clear that families across the country were facing the same challenges. In October 2019, Staci, along with Debra Thomen, Taylor Thompson’s mom, and Tracie Carter, Trey Chandler’s mom, came together to form Hope Movement Coalition with a shared purpose: to challenge stigma and ensure no family has to walk this road alone.
Today, Hope Movement Coalition supports families navigating loss, connects individuals to recovery resources, and works to change how substance use disorder is understood and addressed.
What We Do
You Are Not Alone
Providing connection and support for individuals navigating traumatic grief
Responding to Addiction Training
Delivering evidence-based education, including programs developed by the Addiction Policy Forum, to equip communities with the tools to respond with knowledge and compassion
TLC from TNT
Created in memory of Taylor Thompson, providing holiday support for individuals in early recovery and the Hope Tree, supporting children impacted by substance use disorder loss
Can You See Me Now Campaign
Created in honor of Trey Chandler, ensuring the faces of those lost are seen and remembered
Bridge the Gap – An annual awareness event bringing communities together for remembrance, connection, and action
Meet Our Team
Staci James
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Meagan Atchison
Director of Operations and Family Services,
Adjunct Instructor for the University of Central Arkansas Health Sciences Department
Cammie Rice
Chairman,
CEO of Christopher Wolf Crusade
Doug Ballinger
Chair of Development,
Podcaster & Author
Debra Thomen
Secretary, Director of Family Programs,
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, Baptist Health Med Group
Kimberly Ashley-Pauley
Board Member,
Director of the Office of Grants and Sponsored Research
Stephanie Rose
Board Member,
Associate Professor, Program Director for the UCA Addiction Studies Program
Bruce Guthrie
Board Member,
Journalist/Web Editor
