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William Matteson
Executive Director

There is no greater FAILURE than
a parent losing a child.

Justin Christopher Matteson
was born on August 8, 1989. Justin has 3 children. (2 girls and 1 boy).
His struggle was real. The loss is real. He did not die in vane.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Mission Statement: To help children who have lost a parent to opioid addiction either by abandonment, imprisonment or death and develop hope and resilience to live fulfilling and purposeful lives.

Vision Statement: Support, educate and advocate for families struggling with opioid addiction.

We can accomplish this mission through joint efforts by bringing hope to the children through our “Circle of Light” campaign.

Mental health stability can help the Children be more productive and conscious in everyday living. Making wise choices is a direction necessary for success.

LEARN FROM THE FACTS

The C.O.P.E. Foundation is an organization to help children who have lost a parent addicted to opiods by death, imprisonment, or abandonment. Or if they are currently residing in the addiction household. And to aid in the children's progress while living in an opioid household. The Cope Foundation works closely with all children thru 18 years of age.
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that More than 106,000 persons in the U.S. died from drug-involved overdose in 2021 alone. The increase from 2019-2021 was over 53% increase in home deaths. There was reported 108,279 deaths in 2022. As the number increases, more concerns arise.
As more drug abuse facilities open and more mental health organizations are available to assist in the recovery and aid to wellness
for each of these individuals. As a team, I believe we can help curb the number of fatalities and produce more
positive members in your community.
My projection is that the C.O.P.E. Foundation will bring awareness to the benefit of life and allow these individuals to learn that
they can say NO and are able to function as a normal human being. Independently and healthy. We change lives.