Did you know?
Almost 21 million Americans have at least one addiction, yet only 10% of them receive treatment. We want people to know they can come to Catalyst and receive life-saving treatment!
If you can benefit from this treatment call our 24/7 Helpline at 419-522-HELP.
Agents of Change: Virtual Recovery Run
Catalyst Challenges!
After registering for the Recovery Run, you can participate in any of these challenges and be entered to win weekly prizes!
Just take a picture while doing one of the challenges and post on social media using the hashtag, #catalystrunforrecovery or #richlandrunforrecovery
Click here to learn more and register!
Q&A with Melissa Harrison
Q1: What is your title and how long have you worked at Catalyst?
I am an AOD case manager with outpatient clients and an AOD case manager for residential clients. I am also a liaison for SATC court. I have worked with Catalyst for 3 years.
Q2: In a few sentences, can you explain what your role at Catalyst consists of?
My role is assessing clients basic needs, coordinating and linking to community resources, advocating, and budgeting. I also assist with the clients transition back in the community after residential treatment.
Q3: What do you like the most about your job?
There is not just one aspect of my job I like most. I love everything about my job.
Q4: Why are you passionate about Addiction and Recovery Services?
I have been touched ( as many have) by addiction and recovery in my family. Recovery is possible.
Q5: What do you think stops people from getting the services they need for addiction?
Being uneducated on the services provided within their community.
Q6: What would you say to someone struggling right now and does not know where to go or may have lost hope?
Connection is the key. I would definitely find out where the person needs to be connected. I would talk with the person and meet them where they are at with their level of change. Showing someone empathy can go a long way.
Recovery is Possible
Amanda’s Recovery Success Story
For 22 years, I was living as a shell of the person I truly am. Drugs and Alcohol had led me down a dark and lonely path. I would have to undergo the worst and most difficult phase of my life. My addiction had trapped me and slowly took me down every time. I thought I could control it, but things only got worse. Each time I said it couldn’t get any worse, it did. I had gone down that path so far, the only thing I had left to lose was my life. I had lost all hope, and was merely living an existence that some people think of as impossible to be redeemed from.
Click here to see Amanda’s Recovery Run Page and read the rest of her recovery story.
Q&A with Mandi Whitlatch
Q1: How long have you worked at Catalyst Life Services?
I started working for the agency in 2005. I left the agency in 2007 for 90 days to pursue phlebotomy. I soon learned that being a phlebotomist wasn’t my passion.
Q2: In a few sentences, can you explain what your role is and what it may look like on a ‘typical’ day?
I provide daily functional oversight to New Beginnings I (NB1) and New Beginnings II (NBII). I am the liaison between agency and community members to coordinate admissions into NBI and NBII. I am responsible for 24 hour scheduling for NBI, NBII and Withdrawal Management. I also co-supervise the AoD case manager.
Q3: What do you like most about your job?
I enjoy being able to walk with the clients on their journey. In supervision, I enjoy watching my staff grow in their roles with the agency. I love being able to supervise staff that are in this field to give back, and watching the impact they have on the people that we serve. I have the opportunity to speak with families that are seeking help for their loved ones and hear their stories. I enjoy being able to assist people with getting treatment.
Q4: Why are you passionate about Recovery Services?
I believe that people can recover! Our area is so lucky to have the support of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery services board. We are very fortunate to have New Beginnings I, New Beginnings II and Withdrawal Management. Most counties have to send their residents out of county to get needed treatment. I have family members that have struggled with substance use, and it is important to me that our organization provides trauma informed care by ethical and competent staff. You never know when someone you love will need our services.
Q5: What would you say to someone who is struggling right now and does not know where to go or may have lost hope?
I would share that recovery can be hard, but is worth it. I would educate them on the services that our agency has, and attempt to engage them with someone here. I would offer them the numbers to Helpline and encourage to reach out to someone anytime that they want to talk.
Suicide Prevention Awareness
Community Involvement
Click to watch the Focus on North Central Ohio Show on WMFD as we discuss Recovery & Suicide Awareness Month, the Recovery Run, SUD Services and how recovery is beautiful!
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