Koretta

Koretta has witnessed substance abuse in her family since the age of 4. With a family history of addiction it was hard for her to escape her vulnerable circumstances. Diagnosed in adolescence with depression, Koretta grew up in and out of the juvenile justice system. Surprisingly or not, she landed a job as a forensic case manager, however, in time substance abuse and depression overcame her. She lost her job and became homeless. Finally, Koretta’s journey brought her to SUS, where she found support for her recovery. Now, a graduate of the SUS Peer Training Program, ’10, her life and her future are back on track, and she hopes to one day earn her MSW, and further serve others in their difficult journeys.