James Ray is a dedicated husband, father of three, and passionate advocate for families in Oklahoma and beyond. He works as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS), using his lived experience to support others on their healing journeys. After spending many years battling addiction and undiagnosed mental health challenges, James found his calling in advocacy while working with parents involved in the child welfare system. Having gone through the reunification process himself, he is committed to helping others do the same.
James firmly believes in second, third, and even fourth chances, and stands by anyone who shows genuine effort to improve their life. Known among friends as an “Armageddon optimist,” he has a gift for finding hope and light in even the hardest situations.
