Meet Amber!

Hi, I’m Amber Frazier (she/her), and I’m a person in long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions.

I began my process of change on November 30, 2015. At the time, I wasn’t entirely sure what recovery meant—but that was the moment my life began to shift, and healing started to take root. In the beginning, I relied on prescription medications as a form of safe supply. Over time, the medications I continue to use today helped stabilize my mental health and created space for deeper healing. Recovery, for me, isn’t a destination—it’s an ongoing journey of growth, reflection, and resilience. It’s been a series of unfolding moments, with progress, setbacks, and lessons that continue to shape who I am and how I show up in the world.

In 2020, I became a State Certified Peer Support Specialist, recognized by both the Addiction Professionals of South Carolina and the Department of Mental Health. I currently serve as the Outreach Coordinator at The Courage Center and as an Infectious Disease Navigator in partnership with Prisma Health Richland, based in Lexington, SC. In these roles, I support peers, provide harm reduction education and materials, and work to dismantle the stigma surrounding substance use and recovery. I also lead efforts in infectious disease prevention and education, helping individuals navigate care and access resources that support their overall health and well-being.

Medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is a vital part of my recovery, and I currently utilize methadone. Speaking openly about my experience with MOUD has been one of my most powerful acts of advocacy. I’m committed to challenging stigma and pushing for reform that centers dignity, access, and choice.



My heart is in harm reduction, education, and outreach. I’m passionate about public health, social justice, and amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard. I advocate for MOUD reform, harm reduction policy, human rights, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) movement.

What sustains my recovery today includes reconnecting with my culture, spending time in nature, traveling, seeking adventure, accessing mental health support, and continuing my use of MOUD. I’m a lifelong learner, a fierce advocate, and someone who believes deeply in the power of lived experience to drive change.

Pictured are Chief Creel, tribal council members, and community members of the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe, where I had the honor of providing overdose prevention and harm reduction education.