About Us
Our history
Our organization was designated as a nonprofit in 2015. We were founded by a local community physician who is in recovery from substance use disorder, Dr. Victor Archambeau. He was looking to provide more support to the community for substance use disorder and to expand his recovery process. Dr. Archambeau started with small meetings in whatever location he could find in the community.
In December 2017, Dr. Archambeau invited several supporters on a trip to Connecticut to obtain training to become Peer Support Specialists and to bring the movement back to the community to provide people in recovery with a potential new career. Upon the group's return from Connecticut, FAVOR Grand Strand received a donation of space to open a recovery center in Murrell's Inlet, South Carolina. This recovery center was opened in December 2017.
As the organization has grown and changed to meet the community's growing needs, it moved to its current location in Conway, South Carolina, in January of 2023 and changed the name from FAVOR Grand Strand to ACCESS FAVOR to accurately reflect the service area as it expands.
Our Mission
To promote recovery from substance use disorders through support, education, and advocacy. We work with individuals experiencing substance use disorder, family members, and the community to foster recovery which results in healthier individuals, families, and communities.
Our Team
Mrs. Kori Criddle, Director of Intervention Services, CPSS
ACCESS FAVOR IS PROUD TO HAVE MRS. KORI CRIDDLE AS A PART OF OUR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Kori is an exceptional individual who consistently exemplifies her unwavering dedication to personal and professional development. With an impressive background that includes an Associates Degree in Human Services from Horry Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) and a professional certification in Peer Support from the State of South Carolina (CPSS), she remains committed to enhancing her education and skills. As a woman who is experiencing her own recovery journey, she exudes a profound passion for helping others in their pursuit of recovery.