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Shepherd's Shelter's latest news and information.

Pastor Ross Receives RAS Certification

03-30-2011
In July 2010, Pastor Wayne Ross, Director of Shepherd’s Shelter received his RAS (registered addiction specialist) certification from Breining Institute.  

Shortly he will also obtain his RAS II and his Addiction Supervision Certification.

Recovery Dynamics Certification

03-30-2011
Joe McQuanyIn July 2010 Shepherd’s Shelter/Ross Rehab became certified by the Kelly Foundation a non-profit (501c3) corporation committed exclusively to the service of substance abuse education and treatment. 

Foundation funds are used for development, production, and distribution of educational materials and training aids for counselors as well as for individuals in recovery; supporting treatment centers, and informing the public about the treatment of alcoholism and substance Kelly Foundation as a Recovery Dynamics program center.  Recovery Dynamics curriculum is used by incarceration centers throughout the country.

November 14 & 15 2011 our staff along with Morehead Inspiration Center and W.A.R.M of Henderson KY were re-certified By Larry Gains the current CEO of The Kelly Foundation. 

SS/RR on BBC radio!

08-21-2010

Recently reporters from BBC radio came to the Shepherd's Shelter and interviewed the director as well as staff and clients.  Those interviews became a part of the story recently aired on the international broadcast of BBC radio.  click on the link below toread the entire broadcast from their website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-13735793 

Here is a quote from Chloe Hadjimatheou one of the reporters who covered the story regarding public response to it.

"I wanted to let you know that this report has been on air on BBC World Service radio today. It is also likely to air on domestic BBC Radio 4 but not sure when yet. Our online story has been one of the most read articles on the website today!! Its currently at No3 as the most shared story. "