Recent Visits
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Jake facilitating a Group Counselor training session

Jake Epperly traveled with William (Bill) Mahoney, MD, to Katmandu, Nepal. Together they gave a very successful 2-day counselor training. Counselors from throughout the area were invited to attend. They met with the staff members of the Recovering Group, discussing how to utilize a cash donation to provide salary structure and to train physician who will be on staff. They met with Jyoti sisters and gave them a cash donation to provide them with food. Jake met with the board members of Jyoti, discussing their need for marketing and outreach material. The two also met with the women's drop in center, giving them a cash donation for rent and furniture.

During this trip, Recovery Beyond Borders established an Association for Members of RBB. This allows groups who are working with RBB to communicate. It fosters cooperation, provides a space for sharing resources and diminishes competition for funding.

Jake recognized the dire need for a halfway house in Nepal during this trip. Because there are no sober living environments available in the area, many individuals relapse quickly after treatment. For a low cost, Recovery Beyond Borders may be able to help establish one.

For Bill, this was an intense trip, affirming the need for the organization. It was an opportunity to think seriously about the needs of the Nepalese treatment programs and the best ways to go about meeting them.

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