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The Power of Lived Experiences in Substance Use Recovery with Ashley Potts, VP of Operations at Wayspring
January 28, 2025
Incorporating lived recovery experiences improves Wayspring's programs for Medicaid recipients with substance use disorders.
In this episode from the Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Arizona, Ashley Potts, VP of Operations at Wayspring, with 18 years of recovery from substance use, shares how her lived experience informs Wayspring's programs for Medicaid recipients with substance use disorders. She emphasizes the value of incorporating perspectives from individuals with similar experiences to enhance recovery programs. Ashley also discusses engagement strategies that focus on meeting individuals emotionally where they are, advocating for a recovery-friendly workplace, and including those impacted by the criminal justice system in educational forums.
Tune in for this inspiring conversation on enhancing recovery program effectiveness and making a difference in behavioral health!