Darla Jones has served as a certified Peer Support Specialist at WLCDC for the past two years, bringing compassion, consistency, and lived experience to her work in the Sober Living and Recovery Program. A longtime resident of St. Louis, Darla understands the challenges faced by individuals navigating recovery while trying to rebuild their lives.

Since joining WLCDC, she has become a steady presence for participants in the program—helping coordinate transportation to medical and rehabilitation facilities, offering emotional support, and connecting people to essential services. Whether it’s helping someone get to an appointment or just being a listening ear when the day gets heavy, Darla shows up.