James Wood-Yesline is a Program Facilitator at Green Hill Recovery. James is on his sobriety journey and brings first-hand experience and knowledge to the table. In his role as program facilitator, James helps support clients by helping them create and adhere to stable routines. He also helps them build positive habits concerning physical, mental, and spiritual health.

“Alcoholism kept me from engaging in many of my hopes and aspirations, but now, I know I can pursue anything”, James states. James originally found his passion for helping others when he worked with kids at the YMCA teaching swimming. Supporting others and they persevered through adversity and grew from it left him with a sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Speaking of his role at Green Hill, James states “My mission is to positively affect the clients of Green Hill by showing them that recovery is possible for anyone, and that you can have fun along the way. I know I can play an integral role in improving outcomes for the young men we serve, giving them an opportunity to find long term, stable recovery.”