Testimonials
What Participants Are Saying
"Prior to ATR I had an unstable life and had little going for myself. For a number of years I would get under--the-table jobs. Basically my life was stagnant. So one day I made the conscious decision to not only change my life, but to better my life.
I got a referral to the ATR (Access to Recovery) Program, which ultimately changed my life!
I told my ATR Coordinator that I wanted to get job training and she referred me to a Career Services program. Not only did I receive a complete sponsorship for this program, which made it free for me to participate in that program, I got the skills and training I needed to work in an office setting. Also through YMCA Training, Inc. I had the privilege to participate in the first human services certificate program there.
I say this all to say that I'll be forever grateful to the ATR program."
I got a referral to the ATR (Access to Recovery) Program, which ultimately changed my life!
I told my ATR Coordinator that I wanted to get job training and she referred me to a Career Services program. Not only did I receive a complete sponsorship for this program, which made it free for me to participate in that program, I got the skills and training I needed to work in an office setting. Also through YMCA Training, Inc. I had the privilege to participate in the first human services certificate program there.
I say this all to say that I'll be forever grateful to the ATR program."
Graduate of ATR's Career Services
ATR Participant - YMCA Training, Inc.
"I would like to thank ATR for giving me this opportunity to be involved with this program. It has enhanced my life greatly. It has prepared me to be job ready. I really appreciate the way the ATR program has inspired me. They have given me the willingness to do better for myself and to take all that this program has taught me and to use these same approaches in helping others.
With the education I have received here I can now teach my son that through hard work and education an addict like myself can a be valuable and productive person again."
With the education I have received here I can now teach my son that through hard work and education an addict like myself can a be valuable and productive person again."
Graduate of ATR's Career Services
ATR Participant - Paths to Empowerment
“I am sincerely grateful to you and ATR for sponsoring me to
attend one of ATR's Career Services programs (YMCA Training, Inc.). I not only refreshed my computer skills, I was also
able to earn college credits in human services. This opportunity gave me
knowledge in the field of helping people, something I have always wanted to do but
never thought I was going to be able to do. What ATR has done for
me is make me realize that I can make a difference and what I have been through
in my life can help others going through some of the same. Your organization
has not only given me knowledge and training but also confidence and
self-respect. Knowing that people believe in you and are willing to help make a
huge difference. ATR has done so much for me and I hope it continues to be able
to help others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Graduate of ATR's Career Services
ATR Participant - YMCA Training, Inc.
“Thank you to the ATR staff. Your program is amazing! I’m so
grateful for all the help. It enabled me to move forward with my life in many
ways. May you continue your great work for years to come!”
ATR Graduate
ATR Participant
"One of our graduates has had an exceedingly tough road to recovery. She is proud of her story. She is employed and is back in contact with children who were removed from her care when she was using. She now has permanent housing and is raising her youngest son. She is a determined woman, so brave."
Career Services Trainer
Community Servings
“ATR helped me get clothes and get around. I had never written a resume or went on an interview before. I learned how to use computers, write resumes and cover letters, and how to be a professional and a citizen again. I have a whole new life; a whole new career thanks to this program!”
Graduate of ATR's Career Services
ATR Participant - Paths to empowerment
"I had an ATR client come in to say hello and expressed his gratitude for ATR. He attended and completed one of ATR's Career Services programs, YMCA Training, Inc. He got a job and is once again living with his wife and children. In his words, 'I was able to get my life back and would like to write a letter to thank the program.'"
ATR Coordinator
On behalf of an ATR Participant
