Recovery Corps Blog
Recovery Corps Gives Dedicated Community Servant New Avenues for Doing Good
“I have built a lot of relationships. Some are still out there. I'm going to be right here waiting to let them know when they get ready, I'm here.
Recovery Project Coordinator Sees a New Perspective on Doctoral Studies
“I'm thankful that I have the ability to work with them because they are a great group of people, and they do a lot of good things. They've opened my eyes to things that I did not necessarily know about.” - Angela, Recovery Project Coordinator
Recovery Corps puts passion into action, hands-on experience
“I felt like I had a lot of experience. I've been there and done that,” Meg says. “I know for me, other people's experiences helped me along my journey, and I just felt really passionate about that.”
Recovery Project Coordinator uses experience teaching to help end the stigma
“Instead of just turning a blind eye, let’s look at how we can support people with substance use disorder and help them get further in the right direction if that’s something they want to do,” she says.
Experiencing recovery, supporting others, and starting a career
“I’m just very grateful for this opportunity,” she explains. “Not only am I learning how to become a Peer Support Specialist, but I’m also learning how to be professional.”