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From Exploration to Purpose: Celebrating Richard “Rick” Dorsey’s CPRS Certification
What began as a search for identity and purpose became something far greater for Richard “Rick” Dorsey. Through the CPRS Certification Program, Rick found healing, grace, and a deeper mission rooted in connection, recovery, and service to others. Today, we’re proud to celebrate his achievement as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and the powerful journey that brought him here.
From Survival to Service: Celebrating Michael Bennett’s Journey to Becoming a Certified CHW
Michael Bennett’s journey to becoming a Certified Community Health Worker is a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and transformation. After facing homelessness, trauma, and barriers to opportunity, Michael chose to turn lived experience into service for others. With support through the Maryland Accredited Community Health Worker Certification Program grant, they were able to pursue certification and step into a path rooted in empathy, advocacy, and hope.
Diana Wesley Earns Her CPRS Certification — A Story of Recovery Turned Into Purpose
Diana Wesley’s CPRS certification isn’t just a credential — it’s proof of what happens when recovery meets determination. After completing treatment and rebuilding her life step by step, Diana entered Voices of Hope Maryland with a mission: turn her lived experience into real hope for others. Through training, volunteer service, and hands-on growth, she didn’t just learn peer support — she became the kind of support people never forget.