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Shout your praise! nominatE a peer for the odyssey house cornerstone award today!
click here to nominateI would like to nominate Khymm for the Administration Cornerstone Award because she truly embodies what it means to make the people around her feel valued and supported. She consistently goes above and beyond, and no matter how busy the day may be, she ALWAYS seems to have a positive attitude, a genuine smile, and kindness to offer.
Her love for Odyssey and the work we do is evident in the way she shows up every day, and her energy is genuinely contagious. Every interaction I have with Khymm leaves me feeling a little better than I did before, and I think that says something incredibly special about the kind of person and teammate she is.
Khymm, thank you for all of the hard work, heart, and positivity you bring to your role. The way you show up for others matters, and Odyssey is a better place because you are part of it.
Joe has an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships with both clients and staff. He consistently demonstrates strong professional boundaries while creating an environment built on respect, trust, and accountability. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to hold people accountable in a way that is supportive and empowering, never making others feel diminished or inferior. Instead, he approaches each interaction with humility and authenticity, making people feel that he is working alongside them rather than above them. His ability to balance compassion with accountability has made him someone that both clients and staff can respect and rely on.
It has been a privilege to witness Joe’s professional growth throughout his journey at Odyssey House—from client, to staff member, and now to supervisor. His progression is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and commitment to both personal and professional development. At every stage, Joe has embraced new challenges with determination and a willingness to learn. He has continued to grow from his experiences and has used them to become a stronger professional and leader. He is always showing up for this team and coming in when someone is needed and I want to make sure he knows how appreciated he is!
No matter the obstacle, Joe approaches problems with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Rather than avoiding difficult situations, he takes ownership and works diligently to find solutions. He is confident enough to recognize when he needs guidance and is never hesitant to ask for help. His ability to accept feedback, learn from others, and apply what he has learned has played a significant role in his growth. He is dependable, hardworking, and willing to step up when challenges arise.
Joe also leads by example through his integrity, compassion, and commitment to the mission of Odyssey House. His personal journey gives him a unique perspective and allows him to connect with clients and staff in a way that is genuine and meaningful. He understands the importance of meeting people where they are while still encouraging them to grow and take responsibility for their actions.
Joe has earned the respect of both clients and staff, and his positive influence extends beyond his immediate responsibilities. He is someone who genuinely cares about the people around him and takes pride in helping others succeed. His growth from client to supervisor is a reflection of what is possible through hard work, perseverance, and a willingness to learn.
Joe is truly an invaluable asset to Odyssey House, and I have no doubt that he will continue to grow as a leader and make a lasting, positive impact wherever he serves.
I want to give a shout out to my peer who has always been teachable and supportive to me and for the therapeutic community. I always have questions to do better and always lean on Colton and he has always made time to help me no matter what. I love the fact that he advocates for the clients and supports them with care and concern. I've truly grown in my position with the support he gives and want him to know how much I appreciate being able to work with him and watch how he carries himself.
I would like to nominate Kira Wirthlin for the Cornerstone Award in recognition of her consistent commitment to client support, staff accountability, and program retention. Kira has become a cornerstone of retention through her clear and thorough documentation, dependable follow-through, and unwavering consistency. She helps create a structured and predictable environment where clients know what to expect, which contributes directly to stability and continued engagement in treatment. Kira also consistently goes above and beyond to listen to client concerns and ensure those concerns are routed through the appropriate channels. She balances compassion with accountability and makes clients feel heard while maintaining professional boundaries and program expectations. Her reliability, attention to detail, and dedication to supporting both clients and the treatment team make her highly deserving of the Cornerstone Award.
I have worked with Jackie Benson for awhile now at Odyssey House as her lead, I know that our success relies entirely on people who show up every day or night in her case and ready to do the heavy lifting. Jacky is the quiet storm behind the curtain. A force that always shows up for our Millcreek team.She is the ultimate definition of a backbone because of her unmatched reliability and dedication. No matter how chaotic a shift gets, you can always count on Jacky to have everyone’s back, cover shifts, and keeps the house running smoothly or (sleeping smoothly). She don't look for the spotlight; instead, she focuses entirely on supporting her peers and ensuring our clients get the best possible care. Her steady, dependable presence gives the rest of the team the confidence to handle any challenge that comes our way.
1. Merali is always so positive and so friendly with staff and patients. She is definitely someone I choose to come and help me with a difficult patient, a difficult blood draw, a difficult anything. She is a natural born leader who is a great teacher as well. She has taught our new hires so good, theyre just as good as her. She is always helping out when needed and always chips in when spanish speaking patients have concerns. She is always so bubbly and friendly that our patients feel welcomed to get care by us which is important especially with our population. She helps with administration tasks when she sees her coworkers are needing help even when its not in her job description anymore. I think she deserves the recognition and our gratitude for all she does. Thank you Merali!
2. Merali's positive attitude and can do spirit fosters a welcoming and nurturing environment for both patients and staff. She is always willing to lend a helpful hand with a smile, never with complaint. She helps to make martindale clinic a place where people feel supported and taken care of.
3. Merali always goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcomed and included. Its obvious that she cares a lot about the patients and the care they receive. She adds such a good energy to the clinic and we are glad to have her.
4. Merali has been such a wonderful person to work with. She is consistently on top of her responsibilities and always goes above and beyond to support the rest of the team. Despite having a busy workload, she always makes time to help others when needed. She is kind, compassionate, and respectful toward both staff and patients. I truly enjoy working with Merali and greatly appreciate the positive impact she has on our team.
5. Merali is one of the most dedicated, hardworking, kind people I have ever worked with. She is always contributing 100% to our team and going out of her way to ensure every patient that comes though our door is taken care of. She is a major team player especially lately as she has taken on mentoring and giving out newest MA tips and tricks to succeeding at this job. We appreciate Merali!!!!
1. Miranda has been working with WMH for some time now and she has been doing extra now for some time. Miranda has always gone above and beyond, comes in early, stays late if needed. She will do whatever is needed without even being asked bc she is so good at her job for one. She is kind, patient, authentic and goes above and beyond for our clients in WMH. She is so knowledgeable, so professional, so genuine and always has present and shows up, no matter what. She has been working so hard; and it would be great if she received the recognition she so very much deserves for doing her job, and then some, for awhile now. She represents Odyssey House in so many wonderful ways with the way she carries herself- with integrity, does what is best for the whole, is honest, sets such a great example of being accountable and is also just a wonderful human being to be around. She gets things done for our clients and does it with a great attitude. Everyone-clients and staff- loves her and WMH would NOT be the same without her. Please consider her for the Cornerstone award because she surely deserves it. Thank you for your time!
2. Miranda is a rockstar! She has held things together at WMH, working as the sole case manager and filling in other areas as well, and has done so with grace. She puts the needs of the clients first, takes time to answer their questions, and offers support in numerous ways. Miranda works incredibly hard and is so deserving of this recognition.
3. Miranda has been working herself to the bone covering when we have been short- in addition to the million other things she does every single day- she shows up early and stays late- will drop things to make sure clients get taken care of, She holds healthy boundaries and is a significant member of our team at WMH. She is always kind and authentic and does everything for everyone all the time. She goes above and beyond and always has a great attitude and goes beyond her job duties every day without even being asked- just because she cares and wants to help out as much as possible. Please consider her for this award- she surely deserves it!
Zach is a fantastic clinical coordinator at Sugar House Outpatient. He is not only dedicated to providing our clients trauma-informed and client centered care, he is also dedicated to the development of every professional on our team! He doesn't shy away from providing important feedback, and is always willing to schedule one on one time to support clinicians in being the best that they can be for our clients at Odyssey House. Being able to lead is a great skill to have, being able to lead in a way that is both efficient and compassionate, is even better. Thank you Zach for all you do!!
Cassandra is a rock star. In our house we have a shortage of upper house and she has been stepping up like crazy. She helps the clients stay on schedule. She supports them in their duties. She responds to their needs in a timely manner. One of thing she does that really shines is she holds firm boundaries in a caring/matter of fact manner. We are super lucky to have such a dedicated grave shift staff.
I would like to nominate Kendal because she is an amazing nurse and truly goes above and beyond to make sure our clients are taken care of. If there is an issue with a client's medication or medical care, she doesn't just stop at the first answer. She will do a deep dive and keep working on it until she finds a resolution. She is a great advocate for our clients and genuinely cares about making sure their needs are met.
Kendal is always kind and respectful, and one of the things I really appreciate about her is how much she values our clients' autonomy. She makes sure they are involved in their own care, that their concerns are heard, and that they have a say in the decisions being made about them. Our clients trust her, and you can tell by the relationships she has built with them that they know she genuinely cares.
She is also just a great person to work with. Her clients love her, her coworkers love her, and she is someone you know you can count on. Kendal brings so much to our team, and we are incredibly lucky to have her.