A SUNY Graduate’s Journey: From Overcoming Addiction to Serving Others

Graduation season is upon us, and every graduate has their own story of why they wanted to pursue their education. For Sullivan County resident, June Hanley, her story began more than 20 years ago after recovering from her own substance use disorder.

Radio Catskill’s Kimberly Izar spoke to June Hanley, Clinical Director at Samaritan Daytop Village treatment program in Ellenville, about her inspiring journey as someone who struggled with addiction to SUNY Stony Brook University Master of Social Work graduate.

A listener’s note that this story discusses addiction and substance abuse.

Image: SUNY Stony Brook graduate wearing a graduation cap decorated with the words “Class of 2025” (Photo Credit: Stony Brook University)