Warren was perpetually grateful and an endlessly loving person. He grew up in Denver, graduated from Colorado State University with an undergrad degree in Sociology and received his Master’s degree in counseling from Colorado University.  He and his wife Jeanie moved to West Slope, CO in 1978 where Warren began working for Sopris Mental Health. He founded and built White River Counseling, which was a facility that served the people of Western Slope and surrounding areas for over 30 years.

He loved teaching and taught a variety of CAC classes to students throughout Colorado. Warren brought a sense of empathy and compassion to every job he had, whether it was as a psychologist, mentor or teacher. In his life, he touched thousands of lives and loved every minute of his journey.

Odyssey Training Center Founder Michael Connelly on the Passing of His Friend and Colleague:

Hello, this is Michael Connelly and I wanted to let everyone know that a good friend and colleague of mine, Warren Humble, passed away this June. I first met Warren over 30 years ago when I was living in Glenwood Springs, CO. We were both just beginning our careers in the addiction/behavioral health treatment field. Warren was working at Sopris Mental Health and I was at Mt Rivers ARC. We supported each other as we learned and continued to maintain our friendship and collegial relationship for the rest of our lives

When I started The Odyssey Training Center 20 years ago, Warren was one of the first people I contacted. I told him the success of Odyssey would depend on the quality of the instructors and, of course, asked him to be one of our first CAC trainers on staff.  Although Warren lived and worked on the Western Slope, far from Denver, he drove to training classes several times a year.

Each time he came to Denver he would stay with one of his children, and frequently spoke of them with great love and pride. He was such a professional and would always arrive the day before class to set up and get organized so he could provide the best training possible for the students. Everyone who attended these classes loved learning from Warren because he was always so well prepared, and presented all of the information in his lessons in a clear and compassionate manner.

The following are comments written by students over the years about Warren and I hope they do justice in capturing his special spirit:

  • “I really enjoyed the class despite the subject. I learned more than I thought.”
  • “I really appreciated the instructor’s sense of humor as well as the examples he shared from his work experience and personal life. Made a tough subject fun.”
  • “Warren used several scenarios to help explain the material which really helped me understand it much better.”
  • “Warren is very knowledgeable, approachable and great to work with.”
  • “Warren you are a very good, very effective instructor. Excellent Class.”

What I will miss most about Warren is getting together over lunch during his training days and just talking about all kinds of things; work and CAC training, travel, biking and family.  Warren was one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. He spoke to everyone with respect and listened intently to students and their needs.

Warren contributed a great deal to the addiction treatment profession and he trained countless people who are working as counselors today. He was an inspiration in the lives of many people, including my own. As I continue my journey, I will always remember and cherish the good times and great talks with Warren. I am sure I speak for anyone who knew Warren when I say he will be missed greatly.

Warren was passionate about teaching others about being a CAC counselor. The people who learned from Warren will carry on his legacy by teaching other counselors how to connect and help change the lives of the addicts they treat.