SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO Now 60 years old, Suttles is looking forward to August, 2018, when he expects to graduate from Argosy University with a bachelor's degree in psychology. He has already become certi ed as a peer support specialist, and then plans to gain his certi cation as an addiction counselor, “so I can help somebody else.” As a counselor-in-training, one aspect he appreciates about the care at MWFHE is the “person-centered” approach. “One thing they do here is meet people where they are. And the educational part – I did everything they asked, I did my homework. And the groups – having a place to talk about things instead of keeping them in is a big help.” Looking ahead to when he can get started in the counseling profession, Suttles would like to get involved in helping people with co-occurring mental health disorders. He would also like to use his real estate background to develop transitional housing for other people who are in treatment and recovery.
He remembers hearing MWFHE founder Keith Johnson talk about the importance of continuing to work on recovery, and staying in the presence of others who are also recovering. ”He said that if you do that, you have a much greater chance of staying in recovery. It's something that has de nitely helped me.”
“HAVING A PLACE TO TALK ABOUT THINGS, INSTEAD OF KEEPING THEM IN, IS A BIG HELP.” -Darryl Suttles
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