Tag: hope

David White, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor has worked for four years at all five Levels of Care (Detox, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient) in the Treatment Field for Substance Use Disorder.
David has been recovered himself since October 31, 2007. In that time he has received an Associate in Art degree and an Associate in Science degree (emphasis in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies and Behavioral Science) from Palomar College, San Marcos CA. As a member of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), David remains current in Evidenced Based Practices, as well as Multi-Cultural Competency, through yearly Continued Education Units and courses specific to Substance Use Disorder. Through Experience, Strength, and Hope, David’s Light shines through in the client care that he feels privileged to provide.

Jason Ritchie spent 17 years in prison and while serving his last few years found hope through a program named Project Rebound.
Founded in 1967 by Professor John Irwin, Project Rebound matriculates people from the criminal justice system into state universities. Starting with San Francisco State University (SFSU), Project Rebound helped hundreds of former inmates achieve college degrees and a new life.
In 2016, Project Rebound expanded onto seven other CSU campuses that include; Sacramento, Fullerton, Fresno, San Diego, San Bernardino, Pomona and Bakersfield.
Jason is currently attending SDSU with others who are succeeding in life to become contributing members of our society and follow their passions that were once shadowed by confinement.

David Bond, Psy.D.: is a registered psychological assistant under the supervision of Dr. Jolee Brunton. He began working for Focus Psychological Services in summer of 2016. His clinical experience includes working at the San Diego Psychiatric Hospital and CRF Vista Balboa group home facility. Additionally, he counseled military combat veterans at the San Diego Vet Center before coming to Focus. Prior to his work at Focus, David was a sworn police officer for over 27 years and involved with his department’s peer support team. He is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT). He was on the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) board for four years and currently is a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board at the Joan Kroc facility in San Diego. He also serves as an in-service law enforcement trainer for PERT. David is committed to assisting emergency services personnel and their families with their psychological needs.

Bringing music and recovery into our prisons: Jay Dow talks about his journey as a musician, addiction, recovery and finding his purpose in life. Jay is the founder of Sober Motor Company and provides a music workshop on addiction for those who are living in rehabs, sober living, jails and prisons. Jay is a part of the leading group of like-minded individuals who are bridging the gap between addiction and the societal stigma placed on mental health issues.

Copline has chosen New Year’s Eve to remind us that police officers all over the country are not working with their families. We honor them and all that have worn the badge with respect and dignity by starting the New Year healthy, sober and safe. No matter how bad things are, there can be a new beginning.
Stephanie Samuels and Emily Nevil from Copline talk about what Run For The Call is all about and how we can create positive change and honor our fallen officers.

Karen Solomon, President and Founder of Blue H.E.L.P. talks about police suicide and what is being done to reduce the mental health stigma among first responders. Karen is an advocate of those suffering from post-traumatic stress and is passion driven to acknowledge the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers we lost to suicide. Together we will bring awareness to suicide and mental health issues and begin the search for healing among officers and their families.

Brandon Parkhurst speaks his truth and shares his insight about addiction, recovery and overcoming struggles in life with his unique and uplifting spiritual journey. He is giving back by helping others find their way.
Brandon is a musician, music expressionist and Certified Core Energetics Practitioner specializing in addiction and personal growth. He is the program administrator for Rock to Recovery San Diego and facilitator for the workshop Artist. Warrior. King.

Deborah Ortiz, Co-founder of the Code-9 Project, talks about how this non-profit self-supporting organization began and the amazing services it provides to first responders around the country.
Deborah’s husband is a 22-year retired police officer who suffered from mental health issues at the end of his career. With the support of family and recovery he was able to turn it around and accept help. Code-9 began with her family’s struggles and with the help of others they became a team dedicated to spread the message that you are not alone and there is a way out.

Code-9 Project’s mission is to provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing, reducing and eventually eliminating the comprehensive stress effects, such as PTSD and Suicide. Bridging First Responders the Community and within the First Responder organization as a whole. https://www.code9project.org/

Copline is the first national law enforcement officers hotline in the country that is manned by retired law enforcement officers and is completely confidential. Copline offers 24/7 support for active law enforcement officers and their families and is staffed by trained retired officers.
Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist and founder of Copline and talks about this amazing program and the positive direction it is heading to assist first responders.
www.copline.org. (800) 267-5463.