Success Stories of Addiction Recovery | Pioneer Human Services

Treatment, Not Incarceration: Leroy’s Journey to Recovery

Leroy’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of compassion paired with accountability. Leroy (pictured) spent nearly three decades…

G.R.O.W. in Action: How Support and Fair Chance Hiring Helped Odell Succeed

Odell was introduced to Pioneer Human Services’ Guiding Reentry Opportunities for Workforce Development (G.R.O.W.) services by his case manager at…

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A Place to Begin Again: Stories of Hope and Transformation from the Carnegie Resource Center

Staff from the Carnegie Resource Center in Everett shared a few stories on the impact the resources provided at the center have on the lives of…

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INVEST Entrepreneurship Program & Aspen Terrace Housing Build Up Morgan’s Life

Morgan (pictured) has lived a very full life and there are no signs of him slowing down. He is a Veteran that currently lives in our Aspen Terrace…

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Rising From the Ashes: Justin’s Triumph Over Addiction and Adversity

We are proud to share a story that Seth Peebles, clinical supervisor at Skagit Community Detox (SCD), wrote about Justin, a client who has risen from…

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The Art of Recovery: How Jay Turned His Life into a Masterpiece of Hope

“Whenever I needed to return to Whatcom Detox, I always felt welcomed by the staff and they continuously provided me reassurances that it was never…

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Employment & Support Builds a New Life And Path Forward: Levi’s Journey from Incarceration to Empowerment

“If you asked me a year ago where I saw myself in 12 months, I never would have thought I would be in college studying, working full-time at a job…

Portrait of a woman (Adrianna) smiling — success story participant in the INVEST entrepreneurship program.

Entrepreneur Creates Positivity and a Growing Business

We heard from Adrianna, a recent graduate from the INVEST entrepreneurship program that Pioneer Human Services operates in partnership with Vault89….

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Affordable Housing Provides Veteran with Stability To Grow

We are pleased to share a story on John, a wonderful resident at Aspen Terrace apartments in Seattle. Aspen Terrace staff is committed to providing a…