When Bert first came to The Healing Place, he had no sense of direction and little support. He was struggling with depression and anxiety and had been self-medicating with alcohol on a daily basis, caught in the same painful cycle for years and wondering why nothing ever seemed to change.

The Healing Place gave Bert the time, structure, and support he needed to address the underlying behaviors that had kept him stuck for more than 20 years. Through working the program, he learned how to let go of the past, take accountability, and find a sense of peace he had never experienced before.

After completing he 12 Steps, Bert stepped into the Peer Mentor role, where he discovered a deep passion for helping others facing the same challenges he once did. Today, hi sis a valued member of The Healing Place staff and takes great pride in giving back to the community that supported his recovery. He deeply believes in the peer-run recovery model – “”Each one, Teach one” and strives every day to be an example of how recovery truly works.

We are incredibly grateful for Bert! His dedication, leadership, and heart make our community stronger. We are thankful to have him as part of The Healing Place family.