Expanding Access

Incorporating lived recovery experiences improves Wayspring's programs for Medicaid recipients with substance use disorders.

In this episode of the Expanding Access podcast by Behavioral Health Tech, we meet Ashley Potts, vice president of operations at Wayspring, during the Behavioral Health Tech Conference in Arizona. With 18 years of recovery from substance use, Ashley 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!

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