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Peer Recovery Specialist Stories

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Spotlight Success

Jonathan, Commercial Driver

Jonathan S. is 24 years old and a single parent of a 6 month old baby girl, Landon.  Jonathan was employed by a local temp service as a Fuel Assistant (refueling delivery trucks) at KVAT, earning $10.00 per hour. However, since this was through a temp service, he knew that it could end at any… Read more »

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Buddy, Long Haul Truck Driver

One of the best things that ever happened to me was being incarcerated. Bad decisions and substance use led to an arrest that forced me to hit rock bottom. While I was in jail, I met a man named Greg Lee. He was serving time for the same things. We both had families that we… Read more »

Spotlight Success

Peer Recovery Specialist Video

This video shows the stories of our participants in their own words, where they were before the program and now.  

Spotlight Success

Bland Correctional Center

Warden Younce and Tim Williams talk about the partnership with the Board with behind the wall training with the HBI PACT program funded by the WORC grant.    

Spotlight Success

Robin J. K., Registered Nurse

With no prior work history, Robin K. struggled to enter employment. She applied for the WIA Adult program on June 21, 2012 and was enrolled immediately July 10, 2012. With no work history or no formal training, it was recommended that Robin enter occupational skills training in order to enhance her employability. Robin’s assessments indicated… Read more »

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6580 Valley Center Drive Suite 119,
Radford, VA 24141
Phone: (540) 633-6764
Fax: (540) 633-2502

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