Woman graduates from Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court

June 5, 2018

L to R: Judge Michael Collins, Recovery Court Judge; Kelsey Dyer, Recovery Court Graduate; Shanda Key, Recovery Court Coordinator; and Daniel Bains, Recovery Court Case Manager

Carthage, Tenn.—On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, Kelsey Dyer celebrated her graduation from the Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court.

Kelsey’s friends and family, the Recovery Court team, and several community members attended the graduation to support Kelsey and applaud her accomplishments.

During her time in the Recovery Court program, Kelsey has attended 230 self-help meetings. She has been clean and sober for 519 days!

Judge Michael Collins presided over the graduation ceremony, where he spoke about Kelsey’s journey and the way that God calls us to help, love, and support each other, no matter the circumstances. Collins believes that is what the Recovery Court program is all about—help and support to those in need, no matter their circumstances.

“It works if you work it,” Kelsey said, speaking about her time in the Recovery Court program.

Collins acknowledged that the Recovery Court program could not operate without the help and support of the Recovery Court team, which includes Daniel Bains, Recovery Court Case Manager, Shanda Key, Recovery Court Coordinator, many staff members from the Smith County Jail, staff from mental health facilities in the surrounding area, as well as a handful of committed volunteers.

A lunch reception provided by Judge Collins followed the graduation ceremony. A cake was served, which was decorated with the motto of the Recovery Court program: “With every success, we all rise.”

After the celebration, Colby Lane, the Recovery Court’s newest participant, was congratulated on six months of sobriety.

The Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court program was established in February 2015 through the efforts of Judge Michael Collins, the Fifteenth Judicial District Drug Court program, and the concerned citizens of Smith County. The Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court is committed to assisting with the intervention, treatment, and rehabilitation of non-violent drug offenders who desire to change their lives and break the cycle of drug dependency.

You can learn more about the Recovery Court program in this article from Smith County Insider or by visiting the Smith County Misdemeanor Recovery Court’s Facebook page.

Kelsey Dyer poses with the Recovery Court Team

 

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