Val Roney Counseling

Experience

Val Roney has spent the past 22 years pursuing her passion of helping others in counseling. Val is also active on boards, a community activist who has received awards for her work, and holds memberships in her community.

Val's Resume

	Val Roney Counseling - Duvall (1981 - present)
	Redmond Jr. High School & Kirkland Jr. High School Prevention/Intervention Specialist; (1/02 - present)
	Valley General Hospital, Behavioral Health Services Inpatient Case Manager, PR/Marketing & Family Counselor (1997 - present)
	Eastside Recovery Center, Duvall Branch Manager Outpatient Clinic (1995 - 1997)
	DSHS CPT Member - Bellevue (1996 - 1997)
	DSHS Caseworker Substance Abuse Trainer (1994-1997)
	Eastside Recovery Center Counselor - Bellevue (1991 - 1997)
	Trained as a substance abuse professional for State Department of Transportation
	King County District Court trainer for probation officers and mentors (1987 - present)
	Residence XII Treatment Center - Kirkland Intake Manager (1987-1994)
	Criminal Justice Training Center Substance Abuse Trainer (1986)
	Adjunct Faculty, Shoreline Community College & Bellevue Community College, Alcohol/Drug Studies (1986-1990)
	King County Probation Officer (1985-1987)
	Square One Center Director/Counselor - Redmond (1985)
	First Step Center Director/Counselor - Bellevue (1984)
	Eastside Recovery Center Public Relations Director/Counselor (1981-1984), Counselor (1991-1997), Duvall Branch Manager 1995-present.
	Seattle University Advanced Alcohol/Drug Studies Program graduate (1981)
	King County Block Grant Liaison (1976)
	King County Council Assistant (1973)
	Administrative Assistant, County Superior Court (1969-1973)
	Paralegal, private law firm (1956-1969)
	Seattle University, Education major/Sociology minor (1958-1961)

In addition to Val's extensive resume, she is also founder and part owner of HerbCo International Corporation also known as Snoqualmie River Ranch Herbs.

Boards

Board of Directors - King County Mentoring and Life Skills Program, Northeast District Court Redmond (Young Adult Court Mentor Program/Project Smart Turn)

Advisory Board - Northwest Mentoring and Educational Center

Past Board Member - Children's Services of Snoqualmie Valley

Past Board Member - Bellevue Community College Alcohol/Drug Studies

Awards

Ann Nichols Leadership Award - 2002: For service to chemically dependent woman and their families.

Governor's Elder Award - 2001: Val Roney received a Governor's Elder Award from the Governor's Council on Substance Abuse. The award was presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the health of Washington State through their work in substance abuse prevention.

Valley General Hospital STARR (Special Talents Are Recognized and Rewarded) Award: Nominated November 2000, for her ability to lift the counselors and staff spirits daily.

Valley General Hospital STARR Award: Winner May 1998 for being willing to champion a cause (the AIDS Walk), and for being active in her community.

Nominated Duvall Citizen of the Year 1998: For her energy and undaunted enthusiasm in so many community events including hoe-down celebrations, plowing demonstrations, holiday decorating, hosting over 30 foster children, initiating the first AA meeting in Duvall, and most importantly her legacy to countless individuals and families that are recovering from addictions of one type or another throughout the Snoqualmie Valley.

Memberships

American Counseling Association www.counseling.org

Duvall Chamber of Commerce

American Association of Retired People

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