Episode 27 - Interview with Steve Click: Ohio ASSIST Program
Episode 27 - Interview with Steve Click: Ohio ASSIST Program

Recovery Is Possible

I interview retired Ohio State Trooper Steve Click about how the Ohio ASSIST Program helps First Responders deal with Critical Incidents. Find out more at dpsohioassist.ohio.gov.

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Supporting Our Heroes: Steve Click on the Ohio ASSIST Program

“Pcis absolutely saves lives and it saves marriages and it certainly saves careers.”

Ever thought about the mental toll on first responders after critical incidents? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter chats with retired Ohio State Trooper Steve Click about the Ohio ASSIST Program. Steve brings his firsthand experience to the table, shedding light on how this initiative helps police, fire, EMTs, and dispatchers cope with the aftermath of traumatic events.

The Ohio ASSIST Program offers specialized courses like 'Leading At-Risk Employees' and 'After the Call', which aim to support first responders and their families through mental health and addiction challenges. Steve shares touching stories of how the program has saved lives, marriages, and careers, emphasizing the need for continued support. Whether you’re a first responder or someone who cares about them, this episode offers a compassionate look into the vital work being done to support our everyday heroes.

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