Brittanie Coyle
Program Coordinator
What brought you to work in the treatment field?
Every person has an innate passion, or a life calling, and I’m built to serve those afflicted with addiction. Period. I don’t question why I was gravitated to this field anymore than I question why the sun rises each morning. I am personally and professionally drawn to this field and have made it my mission to be available to anyone who is in need of help. No matter what a person has done, or will do, I believe every person is deserving of a second chance and is entitled to a better life.
What is the most rewarding part of working for Blueprint?
There are so many rewards to working at Blueprint, but there is no better feeling than watching a person enter our doors scared, broken, empty, full of shame and hopelessness, and then seeing “it.” That one moment, where suddenly the light turns on, their eyes are no longer filled with despair and for a brief moment, there is hope. To watch a person let go of their false beliefs, take a risk and go from “I can’t do this, it will never work for me” to “I’m going to try, what do I have to lose” is the sliver of willingness that changes everything. It may not happen right away, but as the saying goes, “The ox is slow, but the herd is patient.” I’ll wait as long as it takes because I know the reward is worth it!
How is Blueprint Unique compared to other treatment facilities?
I feel valued at Blueprint and have been given the opportunity to craft in my position. As Program Coordinator, I have the ability to create a curriculum based on present issues or challenges and present a solution based on their individual needs. For example, if a client pulls me aside and shares that they are struggling with their body image, they can count on a gender-specific self-esteem group after our conversation. If the care team has noticed that a client is struggling with their family, we will focus on boundaries and acceptance. This is what makes Blueprint special. We don’t see limitations, only opportunities to get more creative and have a profound impact on how we engage and educate.