Peer Support - Lexington

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Leah has been a recovering alcoholic/addict since 4-16-21 and she obtained her peer support certification in June 2022. She is an Alumni of Liberty Place Recovery Center for Women, where she completed long term treatment and her life drastically changed for the better. She is proud to say that she works in recovery helping other adults with substance use disorders, and mental health issues. She said, “there was someone there to help guide me along the way and now I get to return that favor to the clients we serve”. Leah’s true passion in life is to help others succeed in their recovery process and watch the light come on in their eyes! She enjoys working with the staff as well as the clients at Victory House. 

My name is Stephanie Burton, I'm 39 years old and I'm a certified Adult Peer Support Specialist with Victory House Transitional Living. My sobriety date is February 22nd, 2022. My passion is helping recovering addicts because I am a recovering addict. I suffered from the disease of addiction for 20 years, by the grace of God, I am sober today and able to carry the message of sobriety to the addicts that are still suffering. My sobriety journey started with the Isaiah House Treatment Center where I completed long-term residential treatment. I went on to work for Isaiah House as in the aftercare support specialist and residential house manager and obtained my peer support certification. My greatest achievements are getting sober, getting my certification, and graduating from drug court. At 39 years old. My life is just beginning. I am excited to see where this opportunity takes me, the sky is the limit.

 My names Joseph Baumgardner. I’ve been in recovery since February 8, 2023. For years I tried to think my way into a better way of living, today I am living my way into a better way of thinking.  I am very blessed to be part of the team here at Victory House as a Certified Peer Support Specialist. Only by the grace of God, The fellowship of Alcoholics anonymous and a thorough and honest 12 step program this is possible. I’ve got a passion to help those that are today where I once was. Looking back with gratitude for the ones That held me accountable and showed me it was never too late to make a change. There’s purpose in our greatest tragedies. The same purpose that drives me today! One day at a time.  

 Hi, my name is Andrea Kiper, (Drea) I have been in recovery since 12-12-2020. I was in active addiction for 23 years and  By the grace of God, I am still alive today. My passion is to help other addicts and alcoholics achieve their goals and focus solely on their recovery. A wise person once told me "Be the change you want to see in the world". I live by that every day. I am excited to share my experience, strength, and hope here at Victory House and be a part of the light that comes on in the addicts'/alcoholics' eyes when change happens.