
ALEX YAWITZ: MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
CHANGING LIVES ONE JOURNEY AT A TIME

Meet Your Speaker Alex Yawitz
Motivational speaker & full time Senior Youth Counselor at Adelphoi Village.
As a motivational speaker on substanace abuse and addiction recovery, I am passionate to empowering individuals to unleash their full potential. My journey has been a remarkable one, and I am passionate about sharing my experiences to inspire and motivate others through awareness and hope in hopes to someday share their story.
Alex Yawitz - Motivational Speaker
"Rock bottom has built more winners than privilege ever will"
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One of The Greatest Comeback Stories
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The story describing Alex's journey from addiction and expierencing "rock bottom" to one of the greatest stories of success.
The worst days make the best stories

Robert Ketterer Charter School 2026


Alex Yawitz is the worlds first & only 28 year old leading speaker specializing on mental health, drug abuse and recovery
On August 23, 2015, Alex started his recovery journey when he was just 17 years old after violating his probation for the last time and being sent to his first drug and alcohol treatment center. Ever since, Alex has been on nothing short of a mission to help others in need and to share his story and knowledge in hopes to impact just one life. While working full-time as a Senior Counselor for Adelphoi Village in Latrobe, Alex has begun his speaking career in hopes to begin circulating throughout High School's, College's and Treatment centers all around the Country!
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Alex Yawitz:
Motivational
Speaker Reviews

From July to February while I was at Sweeney, you helped me through a lot. During those months, you weren't just my counselor you were someone I could trust and rely on when things felt overwhelming. You always took the time to listen to me, guide me, and help me work through things when I didn't even know how to handle them on my own. The patience, understanding and support you showed me made a bigger impact on my life than i can fully put into words. There were moments when I struggled, but knowing that someone genuinely cared and believed in me made a real difference. You helped me see things differently, encouraged me to keep pushing forward, and reminded me that I was capable of doing better for myself. Those are things I still carry with me today. I'm truly grateful for everything you did for me while I was at Sweeney home. People don't realize how much a caring and supportive person can change someone's path, but I want you to know that you did that for me. Your guidance, kindness, and belief in me meant more than you may ever know. Thank you for being patient with me, for standing by me when I needed help, and for always pushing me toward a better future. I will always appreciate the role you played in my life. I hope you're doing well and continuing to help others the way you helped me. You made a real difference in my life and I'll never forget that. The lessons and support you gave me during that time will stay with me for the rest of my life.
"Dear Alex, I hope you're doing well. I've been thinking a lot about my time at Sweeney Home, and I felt It was important to reach out and tell you how much you truly meant to me during that time."
Yahel Omar-Ortiz Pagan
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Adelphoi

"Alex, Thank you very much for presenting at the 2025 Youth Summit. We appreciate you sharing your story, experience, and time with the youth at this event."
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"Guest speaker, Alex Y. He did a great job talking about his journey and his current role at Adelphoi".
"I really appreciated hearing the stories of how speaking out about drug use can make a real impact."
Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission
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Speaking
Alex is passionate about helping individuals of all ages better understand the importance of mental health and drug abuse. For the past 7 years as a motivational speaker Alex has devoted his life to helping others understand the consequences that can come from poor mental health and drug abuse by sharing his story at high school's, colleges, faith based organizations and treatments centers across the United States.

