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ABOUT US
FAVOR -WESTERN PA cares...
born WITH passion from personal experience, FAVOR -WPA was built WITH A BELIEF THAT CHANGE IS POSSIBLE through UNderstanding, dedication, and love.
When individuals and families come to FAVOR -Western PA, there are:
We believe that easy and prompt compassionate access to long-term services and recovery support is the missing element in our system of care.
At FAVOR -Western PA, programs and services are offered at no cost and therefore, people do not face financial obstacles to services.
Western PA follows the national standards as laid out by FAVOR.org
FAVOR -Western PA, seeks to put “faces” and “voices” to all people in need.
Our passion is to reach every individual that suffers from Substance Use Disorder(SUD) and/or Alcohol Use Disorder(AUD), as well as their family, friends, co-workers and acquaintances.
As SUD/AUD is a community disease, we believe every person in the cycle of addiction can be saved and become a productive member of society.
Also, we believe the first step to helping the millions of families that suffer from SUD/AUD is to chip away at stigma until no bats an eye when someone stands up and says:
“I have a Substance Use Disorder(SUD) and need help” or “I have a loved one that has Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)and needs help”
Lastly, we believe that providing community services empowers everyone to reach their dreams.
FAVOR -Western PA is located in Bolivar, PA.
We are our communities’ welcome center to recovery.
The only support center in our secluded rural area, we use multiple pathways offering new hope to individuals and their families struggling with Substance and Alcohol Use Disorder (SUD/AUD).
Since the center opened in January 2017, large numbers of people have enrolled in our non-clinical recovery support programs and have since become committed participants and volunteers.
Together we become, The Faces And Voices Of Recovery.
We are governed under a board of directors and it's members. Peer driven by those who are in recovery from substance use disorders, their families, friends and allies.
The purpose of the FAVOR -Western PA board, is to see to it that we:
Achieves appropriate results, for appropriate persons, at an appropriate cost.
Avoids unacceptable actions and situations.
The board will govern lawfully with an emphasis on:
- Outward vision rather than an internal preoccupation
- Encouragement of diversity in viewpoints strategic
- Leadership more than administrative detail
- Helping other communities
- Clear distinction of board and chief executive roles
- Collective rather than individual decisions
- Future rather than past or present
- Pro-activity rather than reactivity
FAVOR -Western PA
Director:
- Executive Director - Kimberly Botteicher
FAVOR -Western PA
Executive Board Members:
- President - Justen Lee
- Vice President - Denny Botteicher
- Secretary - Janie Short
- Treasurer - Linda Lee
FAVOR -Western PA
Board Members:
- Ronel Baccus
- Darcy Stanton
- Eugene Findley
- Mary Miller
- Dana Findley
- Deven Shanner
- Payout for Lottery Calendar Fundraiser - Donna Botteicher
HOW WE LIVE
The healing can start as soon as a member is contacted, or someone walks thru the doors at FAVOR ~ Western PA.
We have created a community of people from all walks of life, each has their own story.
The shared stories resonate within the group and bonds are formed for life.
We walk beside members helping them find their path to recovery.
We understand that everyone's path is different, and why we have a multi-pathway approach to recovery.
After a time, we come to respect the friendships that have developed from these devastating diseases.
Join us for
YOUR first step to recovery.
volunteers are ALWAYS WELCOME.
EVERYDAY WE STRUGGLE TO KEEP UP WITH OUR CENTERS NEEDS.
IF YOU CAN HELP WHETHER IT IS IN YOUR TIME, WORDS OR FUNDS, WE THANK YOU.
