Yes I know everyone want experience. I sometimes feel like going to school to get my masters in human service was a waste or time

I am one of those folks that battles the demon of addiction. I am an Army vet, 50ish, and I am pretty upfront. To be honest, when I go to the VA, or to therapy...I personally find it difficult to listen to a person that received their combat knowledge and or substance abuse by "proxy". Please, I mean this respectfully! I do find it awesome that your passion is to help us folks. God bless you. In Phoenix, we have places like the VA, Community Bridges, Crossroads, and they seem to have peer support that are not previous addicts...food for thought, hang in there, sistah!

Try volunteering for a non-profit substance abuse program. Here in Michigan, the Salvation Army has an excellent program. Maybe they have the same program in your city.

Hi, I don't have experience in addiction, however I have to say the constant every day applying is sometime heavy because U KNOW YOUR value, but the recruiters are not aware!! Keep your head up, shake that off!! Start fresh everyday so the heaviness won't stick!!happy hunting !!

What about working at a half way house, maybe network a bit by hitting some meetings

Please people of God I need help from anyone

Please I help from everyone

Hi, Brenda. Noing that you have a addiction is a very good start. Remember you can always start over life is what you make it you have made a good choice reaching for advise everyone doesn't do that!

I pray you get a connection, and would you work at a health insurance company? You could always do claims, or customer service while you look.

Similar issue. I have 14 years of direct experience working is the field of social work. My college degree is in Political Science. They immediately tell me I'm not qualified.