Dr. Cali Estes
Dr. Cali Estes
Ep016: Jean Krisle of 10,000 Beds - Our Mission is Recovery
Ep016: Jean Krisle of 10,000 Beds - Our Mission is Recovery
Ep016: Jean Krisle of 10,000 Beds - Our Mission is Recovery
Friday 29th October 2021
Listen to Jean Krisle discuss 10,000 Beds' mission to award 10,000 addiction treatment scholarships by 2025 on 'Unpause Your Life'.
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Get the buttons here!Jean Krisle: Bridging the Gap in Addiction Recovery with 10,000 Beds
We hate to have to put a hold on anybody. They want to fill out an application or, more importantly, donate a bed.
What happens when a mother’s struggle with her son’s addiction turns into a mission to help thousands? Meet Jean Krisle, the powerhouse behind 10,000 Beds, Inc., a nonprofit aiming to award 10,000 addiction treatment scholarships by 2025. In this episode of 'Unpause Your Life', hosted by Dr. Cali Estes and Master Coach Jenny Fontana, Jean shares her journey from a bewildered parent to a beacon of hope for countless families.
She discusses the inception of 10,000 Beds, born from her realization that many treatment centers had empty beds while countless individuals desperately needed help. With a career spanning various roles in the nonprofit sector, Jean brings a wealth of experience and a deeply personal touch to her work. She opens up about the challenges of navigating the treatment landscape and the importance of clinical evaluations and treatment scholarships.
The episode also delves into the emotional toll of pausing applications due to overwhelming demand and highlights the critical role of volunteers in the recovery process. Jean’s candid storytelling offers not just information but inspiration, leaving listeners with a renewed sense of hope and understanding. Tune in to hear how one woman’s determination is making a tangible difference in the fight against addiction.