VOA Southeast

As Direct Support Professionals Week 2024 wraps up, we want to express our gratitude for the remarkable dedication and genuine care our DSPs offer every day.

Your hard work and kindness do not go unnoticed—THANK YOU for being the heart and soul of what we do!

Let’s hear it for Region 3 in Mobile! 🎉 They’re celebrating DSP Recognition Week with a fantastic cake and some seriously fun glasses. Thanks for bringing the fun and showing off your spirit!

🎨 This year's Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week t-shirt design is something truly special. Our talented IDD clients created beautiful drawings of what they love about our DSPs, and we’ve combined their artwork into this year's design. 🌟

We’re so grateful for the incredible talent of our clients and the special way they celebrate our DSPs.

To learn more about our intellectual and developmental disabilities services we offer, click here: https://hubs.li/Q02PTdH30

🎉 Here’s a wonderful from Sharon in Region 4! Thanks for everything you do to support our mission! 🌟

📸🌟 Kennedi from Region 4 showing off her DSP pride with a fantastic selfie! Thanks for your dedication and hard work. 💪🎉

🚗✨ Region 4 DSPs Mary and Alicia hitting the road in style! Rocking their shirts and ready to make a difference. Thanks for all you do! 🌟

📸 Another fantastic from Region 4! We’re so grateful Janisha for your hard work and dedication. Thanks for making a difference every day! 🙌

🎉 Region 4 is in the spotlight! Check out this great from our amazing team members Betty and Cheryl.

🌟 Davina is brightening up our feed with her awesome DSP selfie! 🌟

Thanks for being such an amazing part of our team!

📸 James is showing off his DSP pride with a fantastic selfie! 🎉

Taylor showing off her big smile for the contest! 😄📸 Sharing her positive energy with all of us!

Shanovia is joining in the fun and snapping a selfie for the contest! 📸🎉

Mashunda from Region 4 is checking in for the contest!!

Thank you, Mashunda, for all that you do!!

Jeremiah from Region 4 proudly showing off the new DSP Appreciation Week shirt, with an unexpected cameo from a colleague! 😄👕📸

Christy is checking in for the DSP Selfie Contest! 📸🙌

Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!!

Janice is bringing the good vibes with her double peace signs for the contest! ✌️✌️

We are loving these awesome DSP photos! 📸🌟

Sam’s on a selfie streak! 😄 This time he's snapped one with Justin, our Director of Developmental Disabilities! 📸

🎉 Faith, our Senior Residential Trainer, proudly sporting her new DSP Appreciation Week t-shirt and celebrating with some gift cards! 🎁🙌

Thank you for your dedication, Faith!

📸 Sheniqua, our amazing Program Manager, showing off her DSP Appreciation Week t-shirt and gift cards for the contest! 🎁✨

We’re so grateful for everything you do, Sheniqua!!

Glenda and Sue from our Reidsville team are all smiles for the contest, showing off their amazing DSP Appreciation Week decorations! 🎉😊

🍂 contest with Michael and Lisa from Douglasville embracing the fall weather! 🍁📸

🎉✨ Shirley and Cloe are celebrating DSP Appreciation Week with some gift cards! 🌟 Thank you both for all that you do! 🙌💳

Kelsey and Samantha from Enterprise, AL are spreading the love for our DSPs this week!

We are loving the blooper pictures!! 😆

Team member Sam was on a roll taking selfies with some of our incredible DSPs!

To our DSPs, your dedication and compassion make our mission possible. THANK YOU for being the everyday heroes that you are!

Tag a DSP in the comments below!

September is National Recovery Month, a time to raise awareness about mental health and addiction recovery. This past weekend, our Georgia team and clients attended Recovery Fest in Tifton, GA, where over 150 people gathered to bring attention to substance misuse and mental health. The event featured free food, games for kids, and powerful stories of recovery. It was a touching afternoon, watching people come together to care for one another.

For more information on our substance use recovery programs visit our website at: https://hubs.li/Q02Pdz8W0

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In just 4 days, we’ll be kicking off DSP Recognition Week 2024! We’re excited to celebrate the amazing Direct Support Professionals who make a real impact every day. This year, we’re also bringing back the DSP Selfie Contest for its second year—stay tuned for a week full of appreciation, recognition, and fun!

You are not alone!

Check out the mental health services we provide in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi here: https://voase.org/services/mental-health/

This Su***de Prevention Awareness month, we are committed to spreading awareness and challenging the stigma in reaching out for help. You are not alone!

Our comprehensive mental health services are available nationwide: https://www.voa.org/services/behavioral-health-services/