Stepping Up recovery program celebrates another graduation

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on Oct. 31. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues who may have criminal justice involvement. The ceremony celebrated five graduates who have been in recovery and have not incurred any new criminal charges for at least a year. To go along with the “SUPER” theme, graduates wore capes as they marched down the aisle. “Now that you are a SUPER graduate, climb to great heights and leap over any obstacles that get in your way,” said Stepping Up Supervisor Amber Humble. “You have earned your capes.” Humble urged them to stay in touch, saying that Stepping Up staff would continue to be there for them. She also urged them to be examples to others and to come back and share their stories in Stepping Up support groups. Certificates were presented to the graduates by Commissioner Gloria Whisenhunt. Commissioner Gray Wilson was also in attendance, as was county staff, family members, and other program participants. SUPER is part of the Stepping Up initiative. It’s based on a national model that Commissioner Whisenhunt learned about at a National Association of...