Stephen's Story

Stephen is a State Certified Peer Recovery Coach. He is a person with Lived Experience with Substance Use Disorder. He has worked or volunteered in the West Michigan Area for the last 5 years. He holds a business degree in Business Marketing and Management from Muskegon Community College. He is also a CCAR Certified Trainer for Recovery Coaches.

Stephen believes in Multiple Pathways to Recovery. We all need to work together to support people struggling with Substance Use Disorder. Stephen entered into Recovery in July, 2017, following an intense addiction to opioids, cocaine, and meth. Stephen brings a non-judgemental approach to helping people navigate through their process. He is deeply compassionate and wants to meet people "where they are at" in their journey. Stephen brings a unique skill set to assisting people through the recovery process.