CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) – Several local employees were recently recognized for their support to individuals receiving behavioral health services through the Roads to Recovery program in Clarion.
Roads to Recovery contracts with the Center for Community Resources and Clarion County Mental Health.
The services are focused on the individuals and their unique journeys to recovery by providing advocacy, support, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the recovery process. The services are recovery-oriented and provided on an individual basis.
Support for the families of the individuals in the program is also provided.
“Peer support services are specialized interactions with peers in the community,” explained Kelly Hawkins, CEO/Director of Roads to Recovery.
“Certified Peer Specialists are trained and certified to offer support and assistance in helping others in their recovery and community-integration/re-integration process.”
The services offered also focus on cooperation and shared responsibility, helping individuals set and reach goals during the recovery process. Certified Peer Specialists assist individuals in linking with services such as transportation, housing, medical, education, and crisis, along with other social, spiritual, and general recovery supports.
With relationships between Certified Peer Specialists and the individuals they support being based on equality and trust, specialists are required to be focused on the needs of the individuals they assist, while also being dedicated to building a special rapport with each individual.
Roads to Recovery recognized the dedication of three local employees at a company event held at Treasure Lake Lodge on December 6.
Certified Peer Specialist Joy Krahe, of Emlenton, received the Rev. Rodger A. McBride Community Leadership Award. She was recognized for her outstanding leadership within the company and the community.
“Joy received her award for her positivity with mentors and other staff members,” Hawkins noted. “Joy is someone that we all look up to for her courage and strength.”
Joy Krahe received the Rev. Rodger A. McBride Community Leadership Award.
Certified Peer Specialist Rebecca Myers, of Shippenville, received the Field Achievement award. She was recognized for her continuing hard work, desire to help peers in the community, and leadership skills to fellow mentors.
“She goes above and beyond daily with her peers and strives for excellence in all she does. She is a Peer Specialist to look up to,” said Hawkins.
Rebecca Myers received the Field Achievement award.
Office and Public Relations Manager Stephanie Seidle-Weaver, of New Bethlehem, received the Founders Award of Excellence. She was recognized for her professionalism, ethical behavior, and commitment to the consumers.
“Stephanie received the award for her tireless efforts to manage the Clarion Office, manage all of our public relations events, attend county meetings, her collaboration efforts with providers, her knowledge of Peer Support, her relationships with the Peer Specialists and Mentors, and also her knowledge of all community resources that are available.”
HR Director Kylee Myers and Stephanie Seidle-Weaver.
To learn more about the Center for Community Resources, visit their website: https://ccrinfo.org.
Information on Clarion County Mental Health can be found here.
