Odyssey House Journals

POLICE DON’T WANT TO SHOOT YOU!!!

That’s why many law enforcement agencies are forming crisis squads with social workers to diffuse a volatile situation without resorting to lethal force. Detective Archibegue is part of the Mental Health Unit at Unified Police. The unit is implementing crisis intervention training for all officers and working with community partners like Odyssey House to deal with people in a mental health crisis often exacerbated by drugs like meth. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as he talks about how the officers initially try to remain calm, or you can catch the FULL podcast as he describes this new approach clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/L_kPO1_yl8U

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HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH ADDICTION HAS A HAPPY ENDING

What a rollercoaster ride for Ed Broyles. Alcohol, weed, cocaine, meth and heroin kept him in and out of jail, committing crimes, and trying treatment. Something finally clicked and he’s now in recovery and the happiest he’s ever been. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as Ed talks about what he does now to stay sober, or you can catch the FULL podcast as he honestly looks at his life by clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/W40ll_Yhf_8

TRAGEDY SEEMED TO HAUNT THE YOUNG LIFE OF RACHEL SANTIZO

Most people battling substance use have experienced some kind of past trauma. For Rachel Santizo, co-host of Odyssey House Journals, that would be trauma with a capital T. She dealt with the deaths of her stepdad, brother, and sister and then the death of her child.

HIS LIFELONG BATTLE WITH ADDICTION HAS A HAPPY ENDING

What a rollercoaster ride for Ed Broyles. Alcohol, weed, cocaine, meth and heroin kept him in and out of jail, committing crimes, and trying treatment. Something finally clicked and he’s now in recovery and the happiest he’s ever been. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as Ed talks about what he does now to stay sober, or you can catch the FULL podcast as he honestly looks at his life by clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/W40ll_Yhf_8

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION CAN PLAY A KEY ROLE IN RECOVERY

There’s growing popularity of what you might term a performance arts movement called “Own It”, where people watch and get involved in shows with a microphone in possibly grungy settings. Sarah Kappos & Phil Millerberg (both in recovery) are the talent behind the shows.

THEY SAVE LIVES EVERY DAY AND HELP TURN LIVES AROUND

When you’re homeless on the streets of Salt Lake, and you have physical or emotional problems you can always turn to the Fourth Street Clinic for free, compassionate care. Laurel Ingham is Development Director there. For her, it’s not just a job. It’s a calling. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as she talks about how patients are treated when they first walk in, or you can catch the FULL podcast as she describes the mission of the clinic by clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/1ZN9fNSbs48

HE GOT DRUNK WHEN HE WAS 5 AND NOW HE’S FINALLY IN RECOVERY

Lial Gingell had a rocky beginning in life, but he’s learned to love himself. He's 4 years sober and working at Odyssey House. His unbelievable story started so young when he got drunk at 5, was arrested at 8 and tried to die by suicide at 11.

SHE WAS THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE POLICE OFFICER IN UTAH

Now Karen Kelly is a beloved therapist at Odyssey House. She’s successful because she can relate to the clients. She grew up on Salt Lake’s west side and she dealt with addiction in her family. Does she still see racism as a problem?

SHE’S A DOCTOR WORKING ON THE CUTTING EDGE OF ADDICTION

Dr. Amy de la Garza had images of herself becoming a wealthy plastic surgeon, but through what she calls a series of accidents, she is now a highly respected doctor focusing on addiction medicine. She wants to do research on things like psychedelics to treat substance use disorders. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as she talks about the use of ketamine and magic mushrooms, or you can catch the FULL podcast as she talks about how even acupuncture can make a huge difference by clicking on this link:

https://youtu.be/l9Yt7hf3yNQ

MEET A MAN WHO LOVES RECOVERY, AND HE’S SPREADING THE WORD

Stephen Moore had a home in the burbs with a white picket fence, a wife, and kids, and he lost it all because of his addiction. Now he’s back and is a prime example of how recovery can change your life. Years ago, he went to a posh treatment center, but it didn’t work because he wasn’t ready.