With a strong background in community outreach, Nichole brings empathy, compassion, and perseverance to her work. She is deeply committed to helping others gain resources to help them feel safe, happy, and healthy, and her passion for the justice-impacted population is evident in her unwavering dedication. Beyond her professional life, Nichole enjoys camping with her children, getting involved with her church and fellowship, and demonstrating her multifaceted nature. Nichole’s love for everyone keeps her motivated to empower them to find their best life.

Nia was born and raised in West Virginia and is a person in long-term recovery. Nia is a compassionate and dedicated peer recovery coach who has been guiding people on their journey to recovery for six months. Her passion for helping others shines through in everything she does, making her an invaluable resource for those seeking recovery and personal development. When she’s not coaching, she loves spending time with her son, networking with other peers, and helping in the community.

Teisha is a Morgantown native and well known in the local recovery community. Teisha has overcome many obstacles in her life. Today she is a certified PRSS, an incredibly hard worker, and an even better mother. She is active in the local recovery community and has a passion and talent for helping those struggling with SUD. She has worked with the Mon County Quick Response Team and engaged herself in outreach at local community centers.

Elizabeth Neal a Peers Supervisor based in Charleston. With a strong background in Peer Recovery, She brings PRSS state certification and community health worker to her work. She is deeply committed to assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, suffering from the disease of addiction, and her passion for helping her community is evident in her unwavering dedication. Beyond her professional life, Elizabeth enjoys being with family, attending local mutual aid meetings, and being present in her local recovery community, demonstrating her multifaceted nature. She is unwavering in her drive to make WV a safer place for its residents.

Craig is a West Virginia Native and person in long-term recovery.  He has been active in his local recovery community since 2017 and became a certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) in 2021. Before working in the peer field, he volunteered with local outreach and drop-in programs.  He has experience working in various fields, from customer service to care-based fields, such as assisting individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). He brings with him a focus on empowerment, advocacy, and ethics. Since Joining the WVSL Solutions team, he has assisted with peer support at in-patient treatment settings, community outreach, Mon County QRT, recovery community events, connecting justice-involved individuals to treatment, peer training classes, and peer management. 

Justin Adams is a born and raised West Virginian from the small town of Amandaville and a person in recovery. He is the father of 4 girls and 1 boy. He has a Dual Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Theology & Bible Doctrine. Through the training he received in the BA Program he is a certified Christian Minister, Social Justice Advocate, Moral Rehabilitation Mentor, and Pastor.

Justin is certified in Hospice Care and is currently a student at Marshall University’s Social Work Program. He is a WV Peers Human Service Worker connecting families in need with healthcare and social services, education, and health materials related to COVID-19 and engaging with families of individuals with substance use disorders to help them along the stages of change. Justin is also a person who has been Justice-Impacted and advocates for other justice-impacted individuals’ successful reentry.

Bryanna Hodge is a Peer Recovery support specialist  based in Charleston. With a strong background in the service industry, she brings Efficiency Improvement and Team Collaboration to her work. She is deeply committed to helping people navigate their way into recovery, and her passion for peer coaching is evident in her unwavering dedication. Beyond her professional life, Bryanna enjoys spending time with her children, watching true crime documentaries and is an animal lover, demonstrating her multifaceted nature. She wants to show people that recovery is possible, no matter what they have done in their past, they are absolutely worth recovery.

Kenneth Dawson is a Peer Recovery Coach based in Morgantown, WV. With a strong background in Customer Service, he brings dedication and relatability to his work. He is deeply committed to overcoming the stigma surrounding substance use disorder, and his passion for the Recovery Community is evident in his unwavering dedication. Beyond his professional life, Kenneth Dawson enjoys time with his daughter, being of service in his recovery community, and strengthening his relationship with God.

Wesley is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist based in Morgantown, WV. With a strong background in the service industry, he brings incredible collaborative skills to his work. He is deeply committed to helping others as well as his personal recovery, and his passion for helping people achieve their goals is evident in his unwavering dedication. Beyond his professional life, Wesley Quigley enjoys live music, traveling, and being outside in nature. He believes that helping others is key to his own success.

KJ is a Peer Recovery Support Specialist based in Morgantown. With a strong background in business administration, he brings years of lived experience with SUD to his work. He is deeply committed to advocating for people with SUD, and his passion for helping others is evident in his unwavering dedication. Beyond his professional life, KJ enjoys being an active member of his church, camping, listening to music, and spending time with his wife and children. Kj is devoted to helping people with his work on QRT and outreach.

Brandi is a mother of two daughters and is a native of Clarksburg, WV. Before coming to WVSL Solutions, she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. As a graduate of our housing program, Brandi is very passionate about helping others in their recovery journeys. 

Markie is a PRSS from Montrose WV. Markie graduated from Abundant Life Christian Academy in 2004 and is currently a Peer Recovery Support Specialist as well as a caring mother. Markie covers Upshur, Randolph,Tucker, Barbour, Gilmer and Braxton Counties, and has been working as  a Peer for Jobs and Hope WV since April of 2021. She is passionate about helping those in need,  and is proud of being a person in long term recovery.

Ashley is a DCR Coordinator based in Charleston WV. She brings an associate’s degree in human services with a concentration in addictions counseling and is a state-certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist. She is deeply committed to helping others, and her passion for justice-impacted population is evident in her unwavering dedication. Beyond her professional life, Ashley enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, and Christmas. Ashley has compassion for other people and serves others without judgment.

Ruth Tindal is a DCR – Peer Recovery Coach for SWRJ based in Kanawha County, WV. With a strong customer service and sales background, she brings empathy, compassion, and dedication to her work. She is deeply committed to meeting people where they are and her passion for the justice-impacted population is evident in her unwavering dedication. Beyond her professional life, Ruth Tindal enjoys her family, music, and the outdoors. Ruth is passionate about ensuring everyone knows they are never alone again!

Brad was born and raised in Elkins, WV and is a person in long term recovery. Brad recently obtained his Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Davis & Elkins College. A diligent worker, Brad has held supervisory positions at restaurants in Elkins and is passionate about trying to help others escape the vicious cycle of addiction. Brad is an avid reader and also enjoys gaming in his free time.