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"Improving the System" Interview with Randy Anderson, RCP, LADC
"Improving the System" Interview with Randy Anderson, RCP, LADC
"Improving the System" Interview with Randy Anderson, RCP, LADC
Monday 7th March 2022
Randy Anderson discusses his journey from recovery to advocacy, addressing challenges in addiction counseling and the need for systemic change.
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Get the buttons here!Randy Anderson's Journey: From Recovery to Advocacy in Behavioral Health
The recovery field is missing...we don't know exactly what we're supposed to do.
What does it take to transform personal recovery into a mission for systemic change? In this episode of the Behavioral Health Integration podcast, host Jacob Minnig sits down with Randy Anderson, a man who knows this journey all too well. Randy has been in long-term recovery since January 9, 2005, and has since become a nationally recognized advocate for behavioral health and justice reform.
His story is one of resilience, from overcoming addiction and incarceration to becoming an addiction counselor and a voice for those still struggling. Randy shares his experiences working at Eden House Recovery Services, the very facility where he once received treatment. He discusses the challenges faced by addiction counselors, such as high caseloads and overwhelming paperwork, and emphasizes the crucial role of peer recovery specialists in supporting individuals through their recovery journeys. But Randy doesn't stop there.
He highlights the need for systemic changes, advocating for better funding for recovery services and the creation of a dedicated department of behavioral health. He also touches on the importance of reaching younger audiences through social media and the benefits of in-custody Narcan training. Throughout the episode, Randy’s passion for advocacy shines through as he calls for a multi-disciplinary team approach to behavioral health integration.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of recovery, advocacy, and systemic change in the behavioral health field.