“Being a part of a program like the ones I went through — Kitsap County Drug Court, working with the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, and now West Sound Treatment Center — is my way of giving back to the programs that saved my life.” This is Michelle Lamb’s statement when I ask her about her…
Category: Voices in Recovery
Vernalisa Colon: A Voice in Recovery
In a world where the struggles of addiction and homelessness often go unnoticed, Vernalisa (VL) Colon is a voice in recovery in the Kitsap community. Her journey from a childhood marked by hardship to a leading advocate for recovery is nothing short of inspiring. Through her leadership, she has touched countless lives, demonstrating the power…
Voices in Recovery Award 2023: Part Two
The Voices in Recovery award highlights those in the recovery community who stand out for the work they do to help people who can’t always speak up for themselves. Part One of this blog shared about Deputy David Wolner receiving the award this year because of his role as law enforcement whose voice is making…
Voices in Recovery 2023 Video
WSTC CEO Ken Wilson speaks to staff and guests about being a helper in a helping field, then announces the winners of this year’s Voices in Recovery awards. Download QR
The 2023 Voices in Recovery Award
Part 1: Deputy David Wolner The WSTC Voices in Recovery award highlights those in the community who stand out for the work they do to help people who can’t always speak up for themselves. This year, WSTC honored Deputy David Wolner from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. The Nomination The people who nominated David for…
Voices in Recovery: Freedom in the Journey
This #VoicesInRecovery post was shared by the mother of a client, and it includes tips for helping a family member in early recovery
Voices in Recovery: A Story of Client Success Through DOSA & Treatment
So here is my “client success” story. I’m going to start a little bit before I got into West Sound Treatment Center. While still in active addiction, I was very abusive to my ex. To be completely honest, I tried to kill her. I got arrested, went to jail, and was looking at prison time.…
Voices in Recovery: A New Start
What makes the difference between relapse and success? According to one recent WSTC treatment graduate, the answer is the New Start Program. Before, she completed a treatment program but found that getting clean and sober wasn’t enough to sustain recovery. At the end of the program, with nowhere safe to stay, she relapsed. Things went…
Watch the Voices in Recovery Award Ceremony Here
Here is the Voices in Recovery Award Ceremony video! Download QR
Voices in Recovery Award 2022: Part 2
The Voices in Recovery award highlights those in the recovery community who stand out for the work they do to help people who can’t always speak up for themselves. WSTC honors two people for the Voices in Recovery award this year. Part One of this blog shares about Jim Adrian receiving the award because of…
