[Vision2020] Press Release: Latah Recovery Center Founders Honored at Regional and State Levels

[Darrell Keim]

See below.  FYI A video of the acceptance speech can be found at
https://www.facebook.com/LatahRecoveryCenter/



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

9/12/16


Latah Recovery Center Founders Honored at Regional and State Levels

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare honored two of the Latah
Recovery Centers founders on September 8.  Director Darrell Keim was
honored with the states first ever Champion of Recovery award.

Champion Darrell Keim was chosen for his work in the “development,
formation and realization of the Latah Recovery Center in Moscow.” His
nomination called him “the face of the recovery community in our rural
college community.”

“I’m deeply honored by the recognition,” Keim said. “Our whole committee
has worked hard on this project.”

The Latah Recovery Center opened in September 2015.

“Success speaks for itself,” his nomination says. “The center is
volunteer-run under Darrell’s guidance as director. They provide multiple
group experiences offered by volunteers from the community. An average of
14-20 group offerings per week is not unusual. Darrell has built
relationships throughout the community and offers groups covering budget,
art, wellness, yoga, journaling and crochet to mention a few.  These are
all designed to help individuals address their needs, but also develop new
skills to ensure sustaining stability.

“Darrell works tirelessly on the recovery process,” the nomination says.
“As a result of his efforts, the Latah Recovery Center is a well-respected
member of the community in Moscow.”

Founding Recovery Center board member Tom Stroschein was recognized as the
Regional Advocate for Recovery.  He has been a lifelong advocate for
behavioral health.  He served many years as a Latah County commissioner as
well as a member of the Regional Behavioral Health Board. When Idaho was
researching recovery centers as a possible option here, he was part of the
group that traveled east to learn about the Connecticut model, which was
later adopted as model for Idaho’s recovery centers. He is an original
member and driving force for Recovery Idaho.

“Even in retirement, he is active in his community and can be seen
attending meetings, providing feedback and support for the Latah Recovery
Center <https://latahrecoverycenter.org/>,” his nomination says.






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