Poster #43

Substance Use Disorder Continuum: New Era of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care

By: Pete Nielsen

Abstract:

The journey to recovery is far from linear and everyone, from the people looking to begin their journey to those looking to support someone in recovery, struggles with the question of where to start and what it means to be in recovery. And this lack of understanding impacts individuals seeking recovery as it affects the public and medical community that produce the infrastructures meant to support and help individuals along their path in recovery. This workshop will delve into each stage of recovery and help attendees understand the journey one embarks on when seeking treatment and recovery. It takes them through the perspectives of those on this journey and gives them a global perspective on the significance of providing resources that support recovery across all stages of that journey.

pete nielsen

Pete Nielsen is the President & Chief Executive Officer for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), CCAPP Credentialing, CCAPP Education Institute and the Behavioral Health Association of Providers (BHAP). CCAPP is the largest statewide consortium of addiction programs and professionals, and the only one representing all modalities of substance use disorder treatment programs. BHAP is the leading and unifying voice of addiction-focused treatment programs nationallly. Mr. Nielsen has worked in the substance use disorders field for 20 years. In addition to association management, he brings to the table experience as an interventionist, family recovery specialist, counselor, administrator, and educator, with positions including campus director, academic dean, and instructor.

Mr. Nielsen is the secretary of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, and the publisher for Counselor magazine. He is a nationally known speaker and writer published in numerous industry-specific magazines. Mr. Nielsen holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management.