Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Goodwill Opportunity Center
Goodwill Opportunity Center
Goodwill Opportunity Center
Monday 15th April 2024
Discover how the Goodwill Opportunity Center in Paducah supports recovery with innovative programs and heartfelt peer support.
42 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Hopeful
Informative
Compassionate
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Author:
Turning Point / Four Rivers Behavioral Health
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- The Goodwill Opportunity Center offers various programs to help people in recovery.
- Peer support is a cornerstone of the centre's approach.
- Expungement clinics help clear criminal records at no cost.
- Digital skills training includes earning a free Chromebook.
- Success stories highlight the centre's impact on individuals' lives.
I woke up in the McCracken County Detention Center thinking my life was over, but now I get to help others rebuild theirs.
In this heartwarming episode of Crosstalk by Turning Point, the team dives into the amazing work being done at the Goodwill Opportunity Center on Broadway in Paducah, Kentucky. Hosts Matt Lewis, Caitlin Wilson, and Sasha Griffith welcome career coaches Stuart Thompson and Sasha Griffith, who share their personal journeys of recovery and the transformative support they now offer others.
You'll hear inspiring success stories from individuals who have benefited from the centre's various programs, from getting their driving licences back to securing full-time employment. Stuart's tale of overcoming severe meth addiction and eventually becoming a career coach is particularly moving. The episode also highlights the centre's innovative initiatives like expungement clinics and digital skills programs, which provide tangible assistance to those in recovery.
The hosts and guests emphasise the importance of peer support, sharing their own experiences to help others navigate their paths to sobriety. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with hope, practical advice, and a sense of community. Don't miss out on learning how the Goodwill Opportunity Center is making a real difference in people's lives.