Recovery in Motion

03/13/2026

Get ready to meet the amazing Cole Sharp, LADC, our next highlighted employee in the 6️⃣th edition of, 'The Motion Makers.' 🏃‍♂️
Cole is truly one of a kind, and his picture says it all. 😁 We're talking talent, dedication, and a whole lot of heart. And the icing on the cake? He's recently achieved his licensure, and we couldn't be prouder of that accomplishment and to have him as an original staff member at Recovery in Motion. ❤️

Q. What made you decide to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) instead of som**hing less emotionally intense… like air traffic control? 🛩

A. I became an LADC because I genuinely love the recovery field. I’m a gentleman in long-term recovery myself, and at some point you realize the best way to stay grateful is to give back to the world that helped save your life.
Plus, guiding people through recovery felt like a better fit than air traffic control. Planes usually want to land safely. People in addiction sometimes try to fly straight back into the storm.

Q. Be honest… how much of your counseling wisdom comes from training and how much comes from life experience?

A. The textbooks taught me the map. Life experience taught me the terrain. School tells you what addiction looks like in theory. Recovery teaches you what it looks like when it’s sitting across from you in a folding chair drinking bad coffee.

Q. What’s your secret strategy when group gets awkwardly quiet? The classic “I’ll just wait…” move?

A. The long pause. I just sit there and wait for everyone to start getting uncomfortable. Someone always cracks eventually. It’s amazing how quickly people start talking when they realize the silence isn’t ending anytime soon.

Q. If you had to survive a 12-hour shift with only one thing, would it be coffee, snacks, or sarcasm? ☕

A. Sarcasm. Sarcasm has absolutely kept me sane. Coffee helps you stay awake… but sarcasm helps you survive hearing “This time will be different” for the third time before lunch.

Q. What’s the funniest thing a client has ever said in group that you probably shouldn’t have laughed at?

A. A client once said completely serious: "I used m**h once… for 15 years." 🤣

Q. What’s a phrase you say at work so often your coworkers could do an impression of you?

A. “Things of that nature.” Apparently I say it so much my coworkers could probably run group just by ending every sentence with it.

Q. If recovery had a mascot, what animal would it be and why?

A. A turtle. 🐢 Slow, steady, and stubborn enough to keep moving forward even when the road is long. Recovery isn’t about being the fastest — it’s about not quitting the race.

Q. Final important question: if the staff had a dodgeball tournament, are you winning it or blaming an old injury?

A. Oh I’m winning for sure. 😁 Especially if Tyler is on my team. That’s basically a guaranteed championship right there.

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

Recovery in Motion is participating in the MSSA Conference in Minneapolis today! Engaging discussions, exceptional individuals, and numerous innovative ideas for enhancing services and recovery support across Minnesota.

We are eager to apply this knowledge upon our return. We were honored to join hundreds of vendors from throughout the state showcasing their products and services to the social services sector.

03/10/2026

03/07/2026

We Won! 🏆 Last evening at the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce annual awards banquet, Recovery in Motion took home the prize in the Best Dressed category! 🥳 *It was beach-themed. 😉
Congratulations to all of the major award winners in each of their respective categories and we hope to be in the running as a nominee for Business of the Year again in 2026.
Special thanks to Kandi Menne and the entire FACC crew for all of their efforts in making this the best banquet EVER!

03/06/2026

Have you lost someone due to overdose? Share in the comments below 👇👇👇

03/05/2026

🏃‍♀️The Motion Makers: Late Night Edition 🌙 Naomi Gamboa, our very own night owl, is in the spotlight this week, and boy, does she deserve it. She has been with Recovery in Motion since before our doors officially opened in January of 2025, making her an, "O.G." We all know that working overnights is a special kind of torture, and we are just plain lucky to have Naomi on our team, bringing her own brand of nocturnal magic to the organization.
Thanks for everything that you do Naomi! ❤️🦉

Q. What is the best part about working the overnight shift?

A. The best part about working the overnight shift for me is, the fact that it is quiet and slow paced.

Q. Are you naturally a night owl or has the position turned you into one?

A. I'm a night owl🦉, always have been.

Q. What are your go-to snacks or energy drinks to keep you going during those long evenings at work?

A. My overnight go-to snack is Bugles Nacho Cheese. And my drink has to be Starbucks Double Shot Energy Coffee Beverage. (Has to be Carmel)

Q. What do you do stay awake during the twilight hours?

A. The couple of things I do during the night to stay awake is Get up and Get moving.🏃‍♀️‍➡️ I also take a few good deep breaths.

Q. What’s som**hing that people who aren't familiar with an overnight shift would be surprised to learn about the position?

A. Som**hing people who don't work the overnight shifts would be surprised to learn is you never know what day it is, and there's always things to do. 😳

Q. What do you like the most about working overnights?

A. I enjoy being part of the overnight team because I am there to listen, be a good role model, and build trust.

03/03/2026

👋 Hello Facebook community! Recovery in Motion is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our "Don't Wait For Rock Bottom" advertising campaign and would like to solicit your feedback! We have developed three potential digital billboard graphics and would appreciate your input on which one to display along Highway 15 in Farimont. 🥳 Please indicate your preference by giving your chosen design a 👍 or a ❤️, and we will select the winning option based on your responses.

03/02/2026

Wow, my thread is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥 Check out the discussion on the event app. - via event app

02/27/2026

🔦 Kimberly Raguse, Owner and Director of Human Resources, is this week's featured Recovery in Motion, MOTION MAKER, and she is always on the move! 🏃‍♀️ For those familiar with Kim, you know that she isn't afraid of getting her hands dirty, making her an ideal candidate for this "clean up" or 4th Edition spotlight.⚾️ We all love everything you do Kim...not just payroll! 💸😁 Your dedication and commitment to our employees and clients is truly remarkable. 🙏❤️

Q. What’s your unofficial role on the team (therapist, tech support, snack coordinator, etc.)?

A. I’m not sure I have a single unofficial role. I’m the person who will step in wherever I’m needed—whether that means learning som**hing new, helping with the not‑so‑glamorous tasks, or checking in on someone to brighten their day.

Q. What’s som**hing small that instantly improves your workday?

A. A genuine smile from someone—whether it’s a coworker, a client, or someone random. It’s tiny, but it’s positive and shifts the whole tone of the day. Watching others do this for one another every day, it’s inspiring to see clients and staff build each other up. Those moments show real growth and community. It reminds me why this work matters.

Q. What’s your most-used work phrase?

A. “Let me know if you have questions” "Let me check on that for you"

Q. What task do you finish faster than everyone else?

A. Finish fastest? No. Finish with 12 extra steps no one requested? Absolutely. I may not be the fastest, but I’m definitely the one who turns a simple task into a full‑blown strategic project without meaning to.” 🤣

Q. What’s one thing coworkers always come to you for help with?

A. Policy interpretations and questions about training.

Q. What would your coworkers say is your “signature habit” at work?

A. Over-caffeinating 😳

02/25/2026

⏰️ Only three weeks away! 🥳

02/20/2026

💵 Billing Specialist, CAROL "Show Me The Money" HARLES is this week's featured Motion Maker. 🥳 Carol's efforts are essential to keeping our facility operating smoothly and we couldn’t keep the lights on without her. ❤️ Carol works off-site and many people aren't familiar with the enormous contribution she makes. Learn more about Carol Harles here 👇👇👇

Q. What drew you to this line of work?

A. I’ve always been drawn to work that combines organization, accuracy, and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. Billing appealed to me because it sits at the intersection of numbers, problem‑solving, and customer service.

Q. What’s a small moment on the job that reminds you why you do what you do?

A. A small moment that always reminds me why I do what I do is when everything in the billing finally lines up when the numbers match, the accounts reconcile, and month‑end closes without any surprises. It might seem simple, but there’s som**hing incredibly satisfying about catching all the details and watching everything click into place.

Q. How would your coworkers describe your working style in three words?

A. Bubbly, Energetic and Positive 👍

Q. What’s a professional skill you’ve gained here that you’re proud of?

A. One professional skill I’ve really gained here and that I’m proud of is my eagerness to learn. Being in this role has pushed me to grow, ask questions, and take on new challenges without hesitation. I’ve become much more confident in learning new systems, understanding processes, and improving the way I work.

Q. What helps you stay positive during challenging days?

A. What keeps me positive is reminding myself that challenges are temporary and I’m capable of working through them. A good attitude makes a big difference.

Q. If your job came with a warning label, what would it say?

A. Warning: Approaches billing errors like a detective on caffeine 😳