University of St. Francis CRSS Success Program Student Amanda Rolih

My name is Amanda Rolih!

My favorite part of the CRSS program was learning how to use my recovery to help other people. When you go through addiction and mental illness, you have a tendency to think all the struggle was just a waste of time but the CRSS program showed us how to use our experience to help others!

I would recommend the CRSS program because you have the opportunity to be the light at the end of someone else's dark tunnel! The program also helps you grow in your own recovery. You learn how to properly advocate for yourself and other people in the mental health and addiction field. You learn professional responsibility. You also learn the importance of support and encouragement and different ways to support and encourage others. My favorite part was learning about active listening.

The most valuable experience I had in the program was the life long friendship I have gained from the CRSS program. 

My quote about the program is from my professor Marcia. She liked to remind us to "stay in your lane". Which means we need to remember we are not there to treat, diagnosis or heal people. We are meant to advocate, support, encourage and share our experiences with another to help them through their own illness or addiction.