Of all the films ESPN has done, there is one that stands out above the rest. The film, Unguarded , details Chris Herren’s road to addiction recovery and is now shown in nearly every treatment center across the country — it’s that powerful.

Herren, a former NBA player who starred at Fresno State under Jerry Tarkanian, is now almost 10 years sober and travels the world sharing his story with high schools and communities struggling with the opioid epidemic. The speeches are always free to the public. It should be noted that Herren also is regularly tabbed by college and professional coaches for more intimate gatherings with their players.

In addition to his speaking schedule, Herren has started several initiatives to battle addiction (Project Purple, The Herren Project). His latest, though, is truly groundbreaking and destined to change the lives of all involved. Chris Herren and his family, who have dedicated their lives to helping people in need, have opened their very own recovery center.

In March of 2018, the Herren Wellness Group opened the doors to their beautiful facility in Seekonk, MA.

Herren Wellness is a substance use, behavioral health, and wellness organization founded by former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren. An acclaimed motivational speaker, Chris has developed innovative prevention, treatment, and recovery solutions. The Herren Wellness approach empowers individuals to meet life’s challenges through life coaching, education, fitness, sleep analysis, nutritional guidance and mindfulness strategies. (Per Herren Wellness Group)

Guests at Herren Wellness can stay up to six months with a minimum stay of four weeks.

You can learn more about the Herren Wellness Group here. Or if you’re interested in donating to The Herren Project, you can do that here.

Below, you can see Chris in action during an intimate speech with the Memphis Tigers’ men’s basketball program.