Success in Washington County

When James and his partner enrolled in Calais last summer, they were raising three young children. James had lost his driver’s license due to an operating under the influence conviction. He was a trained carpenter, but without a license he could not travel to work sites. James asked Calais staff to help him complete the state’s requirements to reinstate his driver’s license. Staff referred James to a licensed drug and alcohol counselor for required weekly counseling sessions. This month James completed his counseling sessions, got his license reinstated and Calais staff helped him secure employment with an area construction company. The family also welcomed their fourth child.