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1 It gave me my life backa much better life. This testimonial came from a recent Hazelden alum in response to our Carry the Message program which encourages patients and program participants to share his or her treatment experience. Congratulations to the staff members from across the organization who have recently been recognized.

2 Amy Shields-Olson CD Professional 2 3 years of Service Hazelden has simply helped save my life. I have been provided with the intellectual and spiritual tools necessary to aid and maintain my recovery.

3 Michael Rajcich Spiritual Care Professional 10 years of Service My higher power had been leading me to Hazelden for a couple of years. Sharing my 4 th Step lifted many burdens. Thanks Michael.

4 Kelley Harrison, Jordan Hansen, Dana Loverude, and Kathy Powers.

5 Angela Neil CD Professional 2 2 years of Service I will never forget Angela. She appreciated my sense of humor, laughed with me and gave me inspiration to live life.

6 Mary Kevin Holdeman CD Professional 2 Newberg, Oregon 4 years of Service

7 Alex Johnson Mental Health Social Worker Practitioner 1 year of Service Alex was extremely helpful to me. The time I spent with Alex was the most useful and groundbreaking. He listened to me and questioned what I said. Alex made a huge impact on me

8 Fritz Jean-Noel Psychiatrist 1.5 years of Service He was very helpful to me.

9 Jay Culver CD Technician Plymouth, Minnesota 5 years of Service I think Jay was a great tech. He always understood every story had two sides. He was patient and persistent with our recovery. He has a lot of character and never complained about our behavior. What I learned from Jay was how to be yourself. Thank you.

10 It gave me my life backa much better life. This testimonial came from a recent Hazelden alum in response to the Carry the Message program which encourages patients and program participants to share his or her treatment experience. Congratulations to the staff members from across the organization who have recently been recognized.

11 Pamela Shultz Medical Director 4 years of Service Today after a year, I have a stable, sober life. I am grateful.

12 Housekeepers at Simmons

13 Tina Jordan Health Services Technician 1 year of Service Thank you!

14 Family Program There is a message of hope and that has to be carried out by trusting prayers and love. I never thought that two years ago we would see such an outcome of serenity and peace. Now each day I read the material I received at the Family Program.

15 Dan McNamara, Kristie Lervick, Patrick Krill They were compassionate, encouraging and supportive.

16 Dana Loverude LPN 1 year of Service

17 Lynn Emmons CD Professional 1 Springbrook, Oregon 13 years of Service Lynn was amazing! She also made the effort to help make arrangements for me to stay longer to get the help I needed.

18 Heidi Rein Housekeeper 3 years of Service

19 Kate Roselle Parent Professional 2 Plymouth, Minnesota 1 year of Service Kate was a shining star!

20 Niki Moyer Family Program Professional 2 4 years of Service Niki showed me hope by practicing the principles of Al Anon. Her own sharing of her experience, strength and hope was inspiring. Today I am beginning to feel at peace by letting go. Thank you Niki. You are an inspiration.

21 Dan Gustafson CD Professional 2 Plymouth, Minnesota 3 years of Service Dan was my counselor on the Legacy Unit and provided me the guidance and mentorship I desperately needed at the time. To this day I look up to him and go back to HCYF to visit group as much as possible.

22 Carl Jensen CD Professional 2 Newberg, Oregon 15 years of Service Carl fined tuned my program to meet my capabilities. Carl is wonderful!

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