Currently I hold the position of Outreach Peer Recovery Coach on the Substance Abuse Services department at InterAct of Michigan in Kalamazoo. Community Health Workers, Recovery Coaching, and Peer Support all strive to address core issues throughout our communities. I have many years of experience and education but also educating others to help themselves succeed. Pest control, research, coaching, and social work have all given me the insight to understand that at the end of the day if I can help someone succeed, no matter the area in their life, we both succeeded. We only have today so make it count. What better day to start than today!! My extensive training has been obtained in the following areas: Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Peer Recovery Coach, Certified Community Health Worker, WRAP Facilitator, DBT trained cofacilitator, ACT Certified, Certified Life Coach, Ordained Minister, trained in IDDT and trauma informed care, and certified through decades of life experience and hope. I have many years in recovery and believe there are as many pathways to recovery along with health and wellness as there are people.