Barbara & Steve Young
Jim McGuinness Award Honorees
Barbara and Steve Young have been active in the Oklahoma City recovery community for decades, dedicating their lives to supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction and mental illness. Barbara has served in private practice as a Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LADC) since 2000 and has spent more than 20 years on the Board of the OKC Metro Alliance. She also contributed her expertise as part of the team developing the recovery program for Integris Arcadia Trails Center for Addiction Recovery.
Steve’s journey began through A Chance to Change’s Addiction Education Series, where he sought to better understand the family disease of addiction. He has since been an active member of Al‑Anon for over 30 years. Steve has served more than 20 years on the A Chance to Change Board, including time as Board Chair, and has contributed his knowledge to the INTEGRIS Mental Health Board and several other local nonprofit organizations.
Together, Barbara and Steve exemplify lifelong service, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping others find healing.
Join us on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum to celebrate the Young’s and their accomplishments.
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