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Objectives and Summary:
Connection is a fundamental human need that drives resiliency and success. When faced with trauma and the impact of substance use not having consistent, positive, adult relationships has a lasting impact on children. It is through connection where change can occur to empower individuals to find success in both prevention efforts and treatment programs.
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u003ch5u003eAbout Ashley Garcia, MSW, LISW:u003c/h5u003ernAshley Garcia, MSW, LISW is the Prevention Program Supervisor for Alcohol and Drug Services at Columbus Public Health. She supervises 6 grant funded u003ca href=u0022https://www.columbus.gov/uploadedFiles/Columbus/Departments/Public_Health/All_Programs/Health_Equity/Health_Equity_Training_Series_Folder/Language%20and%20Addiction%20CPH-%20Health%20Equity.pdfu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noopeneru0022u003eprevention programs that target at risk populationsu003c/au003e in Columbus. Ashley is responsible for implementing program curriculums to fidelity and fostering relationships with community partners. Ashley spent 3 years with CPH as a Prevention Coordinator and is passionate about empowering others through education that foster resiliency.rnrnShe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and a Masters of Social Work with a specialization in Sexuality Studies from Ohio State University focusing on the impact of trauma especially as it relates to substance use and children.