I-AM-U VILLAGE

Reclaim. Renew. Break the cycle!

We walk alongside individuals and families on the journey of recovery. Supporting healing, mental wellness, and spiritual renewal. Together, we rebuild lives, strengthen communities, and create a future filled with hope. One person, one village, one community at a time.  

Welcome to I-AM-U Village

We Walk With You, Every Step, Every Struggle. Until Freedom Isn't Just a Dream, But Your Reality!

Yes. At I-AM-U Village, you’re never just a case or a number. Whether your need is spiritual guidance, legal help, or just someone to sit with you in silence. We offer one-on-one sessions, group support, and trauma-informed care from people who’ve lived through it and truly get it. No judgment. Just healing.

Yes. You are a person on a journey of recovery. Your experiences and any recurrence of substance use do not define you, and your past does not determine your future. You deserve growth, healing, and the strength to move forward with hope. At I-AM-U Village, we don’t just offer hope. We walk with you until it becomes your reality. It could be your first time or your seventh, there’s a place for you here. No shame. No force. Just light, truth, and a team who sees the Warrior in you!

You can volunteer, donate, or join our outreach team across Alabama, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast. You could be offering your time, sharing resources, or simply showing up for someone in need, your presence could change a life. No one fights alone—not in this Village!

At I-AM-U, recovery goes beyond meetings. It’s  a lifestyle of mentorship that has become the meal we share. It’s warriors rising out of addiction—now standing tall as leaders, fathers, mothers, advocates, and healers.

Brother Ray didn’t just build a program, he opened up a community of giants who in turn build safe ground for others. And the torch keeps passing.

Through our 12-Step Prayer Program, daily recovery calls, re-entry support, housing help, and community drives, I-AM-U-Village has become a spiritual and practical backbone for many still climbing out of chains. And for those who now reach back to pull others up.

Today, we tell bigger stories than Ray’s, which is how you know healing is possible for anyone. Many of us have been you… and so, we remain one with you, all the way through to lasting sobriety.

Support for the Whole Person. Hope for the Whole Community.

Peer-to-Peer Support – Talk with someone who gets it.


Recovery Chat Line (24/7) – Anonymous, judgment-free help.


AA/NA Meetings & Re-entry Programs – Daily empowerment.


Legal & Housing Help – We walk with you, not just talk to you.


Faith-Based Guidance – For those who seek spiritual clarity.


Food, Clothing & Bookbag Drives – Because healing needs dignity.


Workshops & Community Events – Real-world tools for sober living.

The story of I-AM-U VILLAGE started with the journey from Brokenness to Brotherhood, as walked by our brother, Ray Roberts.

When Ray Roberts survived addiction, he turned his survival into a sanctuary.

A person in long term recovery who knew firsthand, the ache of loneliness, Ray faced the dark nights of withdrawal, the judgment of society, and the long road back to self-worth. But he didn’t just find sobriety, he found purpose. And he kept his promise: No one else should have to walk this road alone.

So he built I-AM-U VILLAGE! A living, breathing movement that speaks one truth: “I am you. You are not alone.”

From the streets of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas to the soul of communities that the world has forgotten. Ray has been reaching out, one person, one family, one community at a time,

"Sometimes living your truth means creating the space you needed yesterday..."

We are not a service. We are a VIBE!

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"When my son got locked up again, I was done. But I heard about I-AM-U through a sister at church. We came to one of their drives for clothes and ended up staying for the spirit. They helped him apply for housing. He’s two weeks sober today."
— Denise W., Mobile AL
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"I walked into one of their meetings on a Thursday night thinking I’d leave right after the prayer. Instead, I found myself talking, crying, and finally sleeping through the night for the first time in weeks. They aren’t your average. They really are a village."
— Marcus R., Gulfport MS
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"I never thought I'd say this, but I’ve been sober 9 months and actually smiling again. I found I-AM-U through a friend from my old recovery group, and it felt different right away—like family. Not once did they make me feel like a case or a label."
— Tameka J., Birmingham AL

📚 Resources & Events

Weekly Bookbag Outreach

We show up with food, hygiene kits, resources, and love. Dignity should never be optional!

Empowerment Tools

Each week, we drop tools, truths, and real-world hope into your hands.

✝️ Spiritual Care Sessions

A Path to Healing, A Journey of Faith where you find strength, purpose, and the presence of something greater walking beside you. No pressure, just guidance, community, and faith-fueled healing.

Join a Workshop

Tired of just talking recovery? Come build it. Our workshops are hands-on, truth-filled, and rooted in what actually works. Walk in as you are—leave stronger.

Become a Member

You don’t have to do this alone. As a member of            I-AM-U, you gain access to real people, real help, and a real path forward. Join the family that sees you. 

Challenge Yourself

Recovery isn’t just possible, it’s unstoppable.

IAMU Warriors The Heart of Our Healing Work

Our warriors are proof that grassroots recovery is real. They are people in long-term recovery, trained and certified to walk beside others. They’re proof that freedom is real—and they’re committed to helping others find it too.

Recovery is more than rehab, it’s restoration.

🕊️ Spiritual Guidance

At I-AM-U VILLAGE, we believe the spirit must heal alongside the body. That’s why we offer:

✝️ One-on-one faith-rooted sessions


📖 Guidance through scripture and silence


🧎 Trauma-informed listening


💡 Reconnecting with your sense of worth and identity

Ray and our certified team walk the delicate line of compassion and truth. With no force, no shame, only light.  (No Pressure)

Our Vision

We are building grassroots, self-sustaining communities across the South. One soul, one city, one circle at a time. A village of hope where recovery is embraced, resilience is nurtured, and healing thrives.

Our Mission

We walk alongside individuals in recovery, offering peer-based support, spiritual care, practical resources, and a safe, shame-free space to heal and grow. Through education, empowerment, and community, we break strongholds and restore lives.

Our Process

Recovery is a journey, and we meet you wherever you are. Through sessions, prayer, groups, and street outreach. Whether it’s a court date, job search, or moment of struggle, we stand with you, growing together, every step forward.

Book a Session / Get involved

Whether you or a loved one needs spiritual counseling, mental health resources, or someone to simply listen, we’re here.

🧘 One-on-one care sessions
🤝 Group support gatherings
🙏 Prayer and spiritual guidance
🏠 Resource navigation (housing, legal aid, etc.)

📍 Sessions across Alabama, Mississippi, and the Gulf Coast.