Alton Harvey, Jr., CADC-I, Mentor, Public Defense Services Commissioner, and man in recovery discusses:

• His story and what was helpful in his recovery; One man’s journey from addiction to inspiration. Alton’s personal journey and insights into the perspectives that helped him realize he was ready for recovery.
• The important role of mentors, and how they can show a person a new way to live based on lived experiences. Supporting clients during their own personal process, and applying the evidence-based approach of harm reduction when needed.  
• Recognition of how meeting people where they’re at allows engagement at any point, and can help to motivate change prior to criminal justice involvement. This engagement approach can help to build trust with “the system”
• Fostering connections based on shared or similar lived experiences, and recognizing how that knowledge differs from “book learning.”
• A compassionate approach from treatment providers can help to “put the pieces of the puzzle together” for a person’s recovery.

For more information about the intersection between criminal justice and behavioral health in Oregon, please reach out to us through our website at http://www.ocbhji.org/podcast and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OCBHJI/. We’d love to hear from you.

Notice to listeners:

https://www.ocbhji.org//podcast-notice