There is a national shortage of addiction care professionals, and societal needs for this workforce are projected to increase over the next decade.
While many things contribute to this circumstance, one major challenge is the stigma that often surrounds people with substance use disorders and the care available to them.
To reduce stigma about addiction care, the Northwest ATTC launched the Workforce Spotlight Initiative, which will feature positive portrayals of individual workforce members in our region via "Spotlight" interviews.
We'll be featuring different members of the Region 10 (AK, ID, OR, WA) workforce on a bimonthly basis over the coming years. Sign up for our newsletter to find out when a new video has been added!
Yvonne Elmendorf
Substance Use Disorder & Violence Prevention Behavioral Health Director
Consejo Consulting & Referral Services
