Welcome to Episode 27 of Built By The Red Stick! In this powerful episode, your hosts Michael and Ronnie sit down with the amazing Joi Plain, a dedicated social work professional with over 15 years of experience in addiction recovery and social services. Joi shares her inspiring journey in the world of behavioral health, from her start in DCFS and LRS to her impactful roles with outpatient behavioral health and addiction recovery services. Currently, Joi serves as the Director of Training and Professional Development at CAHSD, where she ensures top-notch training and development for staff, all while keeping the focus on delivering evidence-based, effective treatment to those battling addiction and working through recovery. Joi is passionate about lifelong learning and social justice, and her drive for positive change extends beyond her professional role. She's also a Doctoral candidate at Tulane University, focusing on the critical issue of treatment disparities for marginalized populations, especially those impacted by opioid addiction and incarceration. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into the challenges of addiction recovery, the importance of providing quality care to individuals affected by substance abuse, and how Joi is advocating for systemic change to create a more equitable and just world for all. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for insight into the world of addiction treatment and social work, this conversation is for you! Tune in for a fun and enlightening chat about sobriety, addiction recovery, and the power of community and advocacy in making lasting change. Don’t miss it! #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #SubstanceAbuse #OpioidAddiction #RecoveryJourney #AddictionTreatment #SocialWork #BehavioralHealth #SystemicChange #SocialJustice #EvidenceBasedTreatment #RecoveryCommunity #LifelongLearning #SoberLiving #AddictionSupport #RecoveryAdvocate #IncarcerationImpact #SubstanceAbuseRecovery Support the show https://linktr.ee/builtbytheredstick
