Our Programs

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 Peer Recovery Support is a mutual process of giving and receiving support and education from individuals with shared life experiences. Services are provided by individuals in recovery from mental illness and/or addiction who use their lived experience as a tool to assist others by sharing their personal journeys and knowledge. Peer services play a vital role in laying the foundation for sustained recovery. Peer Recovery Supporters encourage inspire and empower others to set recovery goals and achieve them.

Parent Peer Support Specialist services may include:  Providing empathetic listening and emotional support Assisting families in navigating systems Supplying information about child‐serving systems, children’s behavioral health and development, and community resources Rendering advocacy support Encouraging self‐care activities Facilitating familial engagement with service providers Modeling collaboration between families and professionals Engaging in safety and care planning; exploring and eliminating barriers to care plan follow‐through Offering skill‐building for parents that enhances resiliency, communication, advocacy and other areas affecting the ability to maintain a child with complex needs in the home, school and community Sharing personal stories Providing HOPE

Chairperson

Shannon Bugg joined the Care Train of Union County team as the Executive Director in 2021.  Shannon also serves as business consultant for Primrose Schools Franchising Company. With a strong background in franchising and education, Shannon understands the importance of being a mental health and wellness advocate for young children through adulthood.  Shannon feels honored to support Union County organizations that assist individuals who need a variety of assistance. Shannon, her husband Scott and their three children reside on a farm outside of Richwood.  She and her husband Scott are active in their local school district, local 4-H chapter and various outreach programs in Union County.

Board Member for Wings since May 2022

 Vice Chair

My name is Bethan Miller. I am the Associate Director of PASS - Prevention Awareness Support Services, here in Marysville. I have a Bachelors in Psychology with a concentration in Addictions. I also have an Associates in Liberal Arts. I am a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), a Registered Applicant (RA) for Prevention credentialing , and I am a Crisis Counselor for the National Crisis Text Line (741741). I have lived in Rushsylvania, Ohio, in Logan County, with my husband and two children, for 15-years. My son is 18 and is attending college at Brigham Young University.  My daughter is a sophomore at Benjamin Logan High School, and my husband is over employee training and development at NEX Transport in East Liberty. I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the WINGS Board of Directors. 

Board Member for Wings Since July 2020

Secretary

I am a full professor at Columbus State Community College, Columbus Ohio, in the Business Programs Department. I have been employed at the College since 2002. 

My 20+ years’ business and industry experience includes administration, general management, research, financial analysis, project management, and telecommunications. I received the degrees of BA in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication from The Ohio State University in 1986, MBA from Franklin

University in 1997, and Ph.D. from Capella University in 2007. My areas of expertise are adult education and personal, business, and academic coaching practices.

My hobbies include antiquing, researching and buying vintage Barbie’s, Mid-Century Modern decorating, traveling, watching 1950 – 1970

sitcom reruns, and being a Beagle-mom.

 Board Member for Wings since July 2021

 Joan Richards recently retired from a technology company with 20+ years in a marketing leadership role. With a strong background in strategic planning and leadership, Joan was responsible for creating and accelerating Red Hat’s marketing strategy to meet revenue goals.  She focuses on driving an organization’s vision through purpose driven initiatives.  Joan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Franklin University in 2004 with a BS in Business Administration, Major in Marketing.  Joan and her husband Mark are new Marysville residents.  Board member since March 2024. 

 I grew up in Marysville and currently live in Marion. I’m now a substance abuse counselor in Prospect and have been in recovery from addiction and alcoholism since 2018. I go to school at Clark State College to increase my license status and do more to help my fellows in recovery. I play bass in a band and like to write my own songs as well. I love to learn about all kinds of things from religion/spirituality to outer space. I have two daughters and am due to be married in June of 2025! I’m happy to be a part of the Wings Team and give back to the people that helped me out when I was beginning my journey.

 Mike Hopper brings a diverse professional background, including roles in real estate, safety, and employee benefits consulting. A former college baseball player at Columbus State University, he is known for his strategic mindset and collaborative approach. Mike will be celebrating 10 years sobriety this January (2025), an experience that has deepened his passion for supporting mental health and addiction recovery. He is honored to serve on the board of Wings, where he works to further their mission of providing critical resources and support to those in need.

Mike resides in Marysville, Ohio, with his wife and two daughters and is actively engaged in his community.