In this episode, we talk with Mark Kemp about Reconnecting McDowell. Reconnecting McDowell has several programs at work in McDowell County, WV. The list includes the Maier Foundation Scholarships, Broader Horizons, GoGrowcery, Farm to School, BeHealthy WV, Project LifeSaver, Make It Shine McDowell, the Health Fair, and Shared Heritage. Mark expounds upon each program and even gives us dates for upcoming events, such as the Shared Heritage Event on 04/12/2021 at the Caffrey Center in Welch, WV.

We also pose serious questions about employment and what that means for someone in recovery from substance use disorder. Mark tells us about his own personal experiences and dives into the importance of support and program availability. We hope you enjoy!

Contact Information:

Mark Kemp- mkemp@aftwv.org

Sidney Lambert- lambertsi@marshall.edu

Yvette Barret- barret71@marshall.edu

Important Links:

Creating Opportunities for Recovery Employment Website: https://www.marshallhealth.org/services/addiction-medicine/core/

Reconnecting McDowell Website: www.reconnectingmcdowell.org