I had the wonderful privilege of working as an intern for Breakthrough Recovery
Outreach while earning my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. My experience
with the clients and staff at BRO was unlike any other experience I have ever had.
Each therapist and staff member at BRO seemed to truly care about the well-being
and safety of the clients. I felt right at home at BRO from the moment I started
my internship. The staff members are warm and friendly and the therapists are very
involved with the clients. The clients also seemed as if they felt they were among
friends during their recovery process. Breakthrough offers a wide variety of programs
and learning opportunities to the clients and the staff. The programs at BRO give
clients the chance to learn skills that will help them rebuild their lives. As an
intern, I learned techniques from BRO’s different programs that I will carry with
me for the rest of my personal life and professional career as a counselor.
One of the main assets of BRO is that the director, Chris Jacobs, exhibits a great
amount of care and concern for the mental and physical health of each client and
staff member. He voices concern regularly for the well-being of staff members. His
door is open for staff to voice concerns and receive help with working with clients.
He also takes extra measures to get to know the clients and their families on a
personal level. Each client is handled as an individual with a unique lifestyle
and personality. I could tell from working with Mr. Jacobs that he really has a
heart and a calling for helping others. The staff members share in the same love
for people. I would highly recommend BRO for any individual or family that is in
need of recovery services. I had an absolutely wonderful experience and I would
trust Breakthrough with the care of my own loved one for recovery help.
Beverly W. Student Intern
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