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From Relapse to Real Purpose: Jason Almeida’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
After years of cycling through relapse, detox, and starting over, Jason Almeida made the decision to fully commit to recovery—and that choice changed everything. Today, as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Voices of Hope team member, Jason is using his lived experience, compassion, and hard-earned growth to help others find a new way of life.
She Found Her Place: Celebrating Kira Hare’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
From homelessness and isolation to purpose and impact, Kira Hare’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery can change everything. Now a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, Kira is using her lived experience, empathy, and hard-earned hope to help others find their own path forward.
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 Lived Experience to Lasting Impact: Celebrating Kasey Sharrow’s CHW Certification
Kasey Sharrow’s journey to becoming a certified Community Health Worker is a powerful story of resilience, recovery, and purpose. Once in a dark place and searching for a way forward, Kasey now uses her lived experience, compassion, and professional training to support others in the community. Her achievement reflects not only hard work and determination, but the life-changing impact of hope, healing, and peer support.