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# Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery

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- [Home](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/) - Increasing the well-being of West Virginians through behavioral health education, prevention, outreach, recovery, and applied research initiatives.
- [Archived Training Videos](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/archivedtrainings/) - Archived Training Videos
- [Projects](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/) - Projects Education, Training, and Technical Assistance Marshall University Behavioral Health Workforce & Development Program SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training for Communities Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Statewide Project Evaluation & Capacity Building Strategic Prevention Framework Prescription Drug Statewide Project: Evaluation and Provider Education (SPF Rx) Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) West Virginia Behavioral Health
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- [Resources](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/resources/) - Resources
- [Transitional Age Youth Project (TAY) / Staff](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transitional-age-youth-project-tay/staff/) - The Transitional Aged Youth Project Team (TAY Team) is comprised of individuals ages 16-60 who offer exceptional educational credentials and real-world knowledge of the population of impact. The wealth of experience in the fields of education, behavioral health, and research is unparalleled. The Team meets weekly and consists of staff, students, consultants, and advisory members. All are
- [Education, Training, and Technical Assistance](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/education-training-and-technical-assistance/) - Marshall University Behavioral Health Workforce & Development Program SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training for Communities Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Statewide Project Evaluation & Capacity Building Strategic Prevention Framework Prescription Drug Statewide Project: Evaluation and Provider Education (SPF Rx) Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) The West Virginia Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training
- [Marshall University Behavioral Health Workforce & Development Program](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/behavioral-health-workforceanddevelopment/) - Funded by the West Virginia First Foundation, this scholarship initiative supports the next generation of behavioral health professionals serving communities throughout Region 5 of West Virginia (Boone, Cabell, Clay, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, and Wayne). Building on the success of the School-Based Mental Health Scholars Program, it expands beyond K–12 settings to now
- [TCOM Training Videos](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom/tcomtrainingvideos/) - Actions Override Anchors - Part I Actions Override Anchors - Part II Background Needs Importance of Addressing All Items Importance of the YS Summary Sheet Info to Score the CANS/FAST Masking Needs Rating a 1 on the CANS/FAST SMART Goals Using the FAST/CANS Manuals Trauma a Consideration for Case Planning Justifications Tell a Story Contact
- [Rating Sheets and Manuals](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom/cans-fast-sheets/) - Below you can access the most up to date CANS/FAST/ANSA Rating Sheets and Manuals. TCOM Certification and Training DHS Programs TCOM Generic Plan Assessing for Needs and Strengths Flowchart CANS CANS Rating Sheet CANS Summary and Planning Sheet CANS WV Manual FAST FAST Rating Sheet FAST Summary and Planning Sheet FAST WV Manual ANSA ANSA
- [Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) ](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom/) - The Center of Excellence is responsible for the management of the Transformational Collaborative Outcome Management (TCOM) tools in West Virginia. It is an approach grounded in a philosophy of a single shared vision–helping people achieve their health and wellness goals as they navigate healthcare, child welfare, juvenile justice, behavioral health, education, and other complex systems.
- [2026 Training Dates and Registrations](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom/training-dates-registrations/) - CANS Training Registration Link https://marshall.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3W8tdqXTCHiYE0m CANS Training Dates 2026 January 12th and 14th at 10:00 AM February 9th and 11th at 10:00 AM March 9th and 11th at 10:00 AM April 13th and 15th at 10:00 AM May 11th and 13th at 10:00 AM June 15th and 17th at 10:00 AM July 13th and 15th
- [Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (AWARE) Project](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/advancing-wellness-and-resilience-education-aware-project/) - This project’s goals are to increase the wellness and resilience of the students of West Virginia by supporting the local education agencies in increasing capacity of school based mental health systems and community collaboration for ongoing support of student success and well-being. These supports include, but are not limited to, establishing school based mental health
- [_event test](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/_event-test/) - Virtual EventsIn-Person EventsHybrid Events
- [Strategic Prevention Framework Prescription Drug Statewide Project: Evaluation and Provider Education (SPF Rx)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/strategic-prevention-framework-prescription-drug-statewide-project-evaluation-and-provider-education-spf-rx/) - The purpose of the SAMHSA-funded SPF Rx program is to enhance and expand infrastructure to address prescription drug misuse among youths aged 12-17 and adults aged 18 or older. SPF Rx is tasked with the prevention and reduction of prescription drug and illicit opioid misuse and Opioid Use Disorder through effective and evidence-based prevention strategies.
- [Data Dashboard](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/data-dashboard/) - Data Dashboard Goal of Data Dashboard Access Data Dashboard To equip community members and public health professionals with the knowledge and insights required for effective prevention planning, community assessments, and the selection of interventions. Key Features Interactive VisualizationsEasily navigate through maps and tables that highlight trends and patterns across multiple categories of data points. Customizable
- [Meet the Team](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/meet-the-team/) - Meet Our Leadership Team This page features our leadership team. Across the state, nearly 100 dedicated Center of Excellence staff members live and work within their local communities contributing to our overall mission of enhancing the well-being of West Virginians through behavioral health education, prevention, outreach, recovery, and applied research.
- [_TEST - TCOM Training Videos](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transformational-collaborative-outcomes-management-tcom/tcomtrainingvideos-2/) - Contact Linda Gibson, MSWProject Directorgibson370@marshall.edu Resources 2025 Training Dates and Registrations Rating Sheets and Manuals Training Videos Trainer Content
- [West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/west-virginia-collegiate-recovery-network-wvcrn/) - The West Virginia Collegiate Recovery Network (WVCRN) is an innovative partnership, offering peer recovery support services on nine higher education campuses including: Ameritas College Huntington BridgeValley Community and Technology College Bluefield State University Concord University Marshall University Mountwest Community and Technical College Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College West Virginia State University West Virginia
- [Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success (C-SPF-PFS) Initiative](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/collegiate-strategic-prevention-framework-partnerships-for-success-c-spf-pfs-initiative/) - The Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnership for Success (C-SPF-PFS) initiative seeks to enhance prevention infrastructure and build capacity among higher education institutions in Southern West Virginia (WV) to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of alcohol, tobacco and vaping, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse and its related problems among higher education students (ages 18
- [Transitional Age Youth Project (TAY)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transitional-age-youth-project-tay/) - Statewide Initiatives The Transitional Age Youth Project examines the experiences of transitional aged youth (TAY) using both quantitative and qualitative methods to provide a comprehensive view of the diverse pathways that lead to successful and less successful transitions to independent adulthood. A particular focus of this project examines the resources, supports, and infrastructure that are
- [Transitional Age Youth Project (TAY) / Learning Opportunities](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transitional-age-youth-project-tay/learning-opportunities/) - EDGE (Encouraging Development and Growth through Education) Learning Sessions are short, animated videos that share best practice interventions that provide: current research that informs best practice creative and non-traditional methods of interventions integration of strategies into their home and workplace Learning Module Overview Transition is a difficult time in any younger person’s life but living in distressed communities where
- [Transitional Age Youth Project (TAY) / Program Recommendations & Best Practices](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transitional-age-youth-project-tay/recommendations-resources/) - Programs LevelUP LevelUP is a program that provides peer and coaching support for younger people ages 17-25 leaving foster/kinship care the skills to self-direct their life trajectory as they transition to adulthood. Level Up teams include the individual, and a Coach and Peer Guide who offer life skills training, a customized mobile app with hundreds
- [Transitional Age Youth Project (TAY) / Research & Resources](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/transitional-age-youth-project-tay/research/) - Data Doodles are research facts categorized by topics that quickly share information in a unique manner. WV Youth Data Doodle Positive Data Doodle GenZ Data Doodle LGBTQ Data Doodle Mental Health Data Doodle Literature ReviewsCollected, relevant, and summarized information on topics related to best practice for transition aged youth. Click here to view. LevelUp - Click
- [West Virginia Behavioral Health Training Center](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/the-west-virginia-behavioral-health-workforce-and-health-equity-training-center/) - The Training Center (TTC) aims to support, develop, and expand the behavioral health workforce in West Virginia by increasing access to high-quality, evidence-based trainings at no cost to attendees. TTC was developed to improve behavioral health outcomes for West Virginians by providing culturally appropriate trainings to behavioral health practitioners statewide, including those in geographically isolated
- [West Virginia Peer Recovery Training Center](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/west-virginia-peer-recovery-training-hub/) - The Peer Recovery Training Center aims to support and expand the peer workforce in West Virginia by providing access to high-quality training and resources at either no cost or low cost to participants. It also provides technical assistance to peers pursuing their Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification. Peer recovery support services play a vital role
- [Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Statewide Project Evaluation & Capacity Building](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/strategic-prevention-framework-partnerships-for-success-statewide-project-evaluation-capacity-building/) - The purpose of the West Virginia Strategic Prevention Framework, Partnership for Success (SPF PFS) project was to prevent and reduce underage drinking, intravenous drug use, and marijuana use of high-risk students aged 9-20 years. The SPF PFS was funded by a five-year federal grant received by the West Virginia Department of Human Services from the
- [Trauma-Sensitive Workplace (TSW) / Self-Care Practices](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/trauma-sensitive-workplace-tsw/self-care/) - Why is it important to develop my own self-love plan? Self-Love is something that should be individualized. Your plan should include things that work for you! When we develop a self-love plan, we take inventory of our current stress, strategies, and can see our areas of need when it comes to implementing self-love! There is
- [West Virginia Intensive Clinical Care Coordination Team (WVICCC)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/west-virginia-intensive-clinical-care-coordination-team-wviccc/) - This team works with the Bureau of Social Services to provide assessments, discharge planning, and implementation for youth in the custody of the state that are placed in out-of-state residential treatment facilities. The goal of the team is to bring youth back to West Virginia into community level services that are effective in keeping the
- [Trauma-Sensitive Workplace (TSW) / Support Services](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/trauma-sensitive-workplace-tsw/crisis-event/) - Crisis Event Support Following a crisis event, the TSW team responds to the district to offer support and resources. A crisis event is defined by any event that causes strong emotional reactions that interfere with the ability to function with ones daily life. This includes critical incidents, workplace injury/death, death/severe injury of a client, death
- [Supporting Children and Families in West Virginia: Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoptive Parents and Caregivers in West Virginia](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/supporting-children-and-families-in-west-virginia-foster-care-kinship-and-adoptive-parents-and-caregivers-in-west-virginia/) - In 2023, Marshall University’s Center of Excellence for Recovery will again partner with the West Virginia Department of Human Services, Bureau for Social Services (WVDoHS, BSS) to further refine and conduct a survey with foster, kinship, and adoptive parents and caregivers in the state. The purpose of this survey will be to examine experiences, supports,
- [Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/interstate-compact-for-the-placement-of-children-icpc/) - Marshall University works with the Bureau of Social Services to train DoHS staff and others in the community on the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC). The ICPC is a statutory agreement between all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the US Virgin Islands. The agreement governs the placement of children from
- [Contact](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/contact/) - Contact Us Questions? Contact us today! Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex 1676 Third Avenue, 4th FloorHuntington, WV 25703 304-696-5080
- [Behavioral Health Outreach Project](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/behavioral-health-outreach-project/) - The goal of this initiative is to increase West Virginia’s behavioral health workforce capacity specifically for prevention and recovery. Four key project components are working together to enhance existing prevention and recovery infrastructures as well as to strengthen connections between educational and community agencies to recruit new behavioral health professionals and equip youth and family-serving
- [Bio: Austin Persinger](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/bio-austin-persinger/) - BIO Austin Persinger Austin Persinger is an Appalachian Youth Program Director working with the Behavioral Health Outreach Project that improves lives by connecting people to people and people to resources, strengthening communities, empowering youth to facilitate change, and reducing barriers. His background in Information Science is helpful for a multidisciplinary approach to research. His work
- [Trauma-Sensitive Workplace (TSW) ](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/trauma-sensitive-workplace-tsw/) - Marshall University along with the Bureau for Social Services (BSS) are working to provide assessment, training and technical assistance to child welfare and community-based service providers who have experienced secondary trauma. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is the emotional duress that results when an individual hears about the firsthand trauma experiences of another person. Given the
- [Trauma-Sensitive Workplace (TSW) / Training & Training Assistance](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/trauma-sensitive-workplace-tsw/training/) - Trainings We Offer TSW currently offers the two trainings listed below. If you are interested in our team facilitating trainings for your staff, please contact us at TSW@marshall.edu. Protecting the ProtectorsThis 3-hour presentation aims to enhance comprehension and address the profound effects of Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) and Vicarious Trauma (VT). Throughout our discussion, we
- [Trauma-Sensitive Workplace (TSW) / Assessments](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/trauma-sensitive-workplace-tsw/assessment/) - In the fall of 2022, the University of Kentucky, our third party partner to maintain confidentiality, sent out an assessment to the Bureau of Social Services Staff. This assessment gathered information from the Safety Culture Survey, Professional Quality of Life Survey, and the Vicarious Trauma Scale. We use the results of your assessment to create
- [Hotline Numbers](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/hotline-numbers/) - Hotline Numbers 1-844-435-7498 HELP4WV offers a 24/7 call, chat, and text line that provides immediate help for any West Virginian struggling with an addiction or mental health issue 1-800-662-HELP (4357) SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. The NIAAA Alcohol Treatment
- [Regional Partnership Grants (RPG)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/regional-partnership-grants-rpg/) - West Virginia has three RPG grants. The Regional Partnership Grants provide services to improve the well-being of children and families impacted by substance use disorders. The grants implement wraparound processes, which use intense case-management techniques to ensure that each family member and the family as a whole receive tailored services to overcome trauma, recover from
- [Bureau for Social Services Outcomes, Fidelity and Reports](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/bureau-for-social-services-outcomes-fidelity-and-reports/) - Marshall University works with the Bureau for Social Services to provide reports on the Safe at Home program for children placed out-of-state, children placed in group residential, or shelter care and other areas as requested. Evaluation /Reporting- Reports include demographics, evaluation, outcomes and fidelity. Population – All children served through the Bureau for Social Services.
- [The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/the-prevention-empowerment-partnership-pep/) - The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP) is a collaborative committee of community-based organizations whose mission is to increase access to comprehensive prevention services for youth and families in Cabell County and surrounding areas by empowering youth to affect positive change in their communities and to prioritize prevention throughout their lives. PEP acts as the overall prevention
- [SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training for Communities](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/samhsa-mental-health-awareness-training-for-communities/) - The SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training for Communities (MHAT) Project aims to provide Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training, Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training, and Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) training to individuals throughout the West Virginia Bureau for Behavioral Health Region Five. These are facilitated through direct training or "Train the Trainer” opportunities to
- [Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/treatment-recovery-workforce-support/) - The Treatment, Recovery, and Workforce Support Grant is administered by Prestera Center, aligning career services, recovery supports, individual financial independence and independent living to decrease unemployment and increase workforce participation across eight disproportionately disadvantaged counties in West Virginia, and ultimately decrease overdose fatalities. The counties include Cabell, Lincoln, Wayne, Kanawha, Putnam, Logan, Mingo, and Boone.
- [SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Training for Communities / Current Training Opportunities](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/samhsa-mental-health-awareness-training-for-communities/learning-opportunities-2/) - If you are interested in any of the following training opportunities, please contact Scott Lemley by email or phone. Current Trainings Offered: CIT International - CIT Coordinator Certification CIT International - CIT Program Certification CIT International - CIT 40-hour Curriculum Train-the-Trainer CIT International - CIT Support Training for 911 Become an Instructor - Mental Health
- [Rural Communities Opioid Response Implementation (RCORP)](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/rural-communities-opioid-response-implementation-rcorp/) - The Rural Communities Opioid Response Implementation Grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) was awarded to the Prestera Center, Westbrook Health Services, and the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery with the aim to provide evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery services to individuals and families. This is a three year program that
- [Applied Research/Evaluations](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/applied-research-evaluations/) - Bureau for Social Services Outcomes, Fidelity and Reports Regional Partnership Grants (RPG) Rural Communities Opioid Response Implementation (RCORP) Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success Statewide Project Evaluation & Capacity Building Strategic Prevention Framework Prescription Drug Statewide Project: Evaluation and Provider Education (SPF Rx) Supporting Children and Families in West
- [Outreach, Clinical, and Supportive Services](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/projects/outreach-clinical-and-supportive-services/) - Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (AWARE) Project Behavioral Health Outreach Project Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success (C-SPF-PFS) Initiative Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) Regional Partnership Grants (RPG) The Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP) Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) Supporting Children and Families in West Virginia: Foster Care, Kinship, and Adoptive

## All Members

- [Brittany Bruce](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/brittany-bruce/) - Brittany Bruce is the Director of Grant Operations at the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC). In her role, she is dedicated to supporting Principal Investigators (PIs) and Project Directors (PDs) in executing day-to-day grant operations and ensuring the successful implementation of grant requirements. She actively contributes to the refinement of operational processes by facilitating the
- [Dee Lacy](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/dee-lacy/) - Dee was born and raised in Huntington, WV where she resides today. She attended Liberty University and has a passion for helping others. With 70+ staff within the Center of Excellence, she helps our team stay organized and on track. With a significant amount of her position consisting of administrative tasks and HR support, our
- [Allison Conley](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/allison-conley/) - Allison Conley is the Communications Specialist for the Center of Excellence for Recovery. She is a graduate of Marshall University, obtaining her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing in 2018. Following graduation, Allison worked for Recovery Point West Virginia, a 501c3 nonprofit, long-term, residential recovery program for men and women suffering from substance use disorder.
- [Heather McDonnell, Ed.D., LPC, ALPS, PSII](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/jeremy-bailey-bsw-prss-sud-2/)
- [Martha Polinsky, MAT, PSII](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/martha-polinsky-mat-psii/)
- [Austin Persinger, MSI](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/austin-persinger-msi/)
- [Lucia Meyer, MSW](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/lucia-meyer-msw/) - Lucia Meyer, MBA, MSW, is the Project Director for the Marshall University School-Based Mental Health Scholars Program. This program supports cohorts of graduate students seeking careers in School Counseling, School Psychology, and School Social Work by providing tuition benefits and paid internships in high-need areas in exchange for a commitment by the students to work
- [Jeremy Bailey, BSW, PRSS-SUD ](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/jeremy-bailey-bsw-prss-sud/)
- [Kenneth Jordan, MS, PRSS-SUD, PRSS-MH, RCT](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/kenneth-jordan/) - Kenneth Jordan began his career as a member of the United States Air Force and is now a proud veteran whose commitment to service has continued well beyond his military tenure. He currently serves as the Project Director of the West Virginia Peer Recovery Training Center at Marshall University Research Corporation Center of Excellence for
- [Jessica Tackett, MA](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/jessica-tackett-ma/) - Tackett is a native West Virginian who earned both her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degree in clinical psychology from Marshall University. For nearly a decade, Tackett worked for the U.S. Department of Defense as an alcohol/drug control and suicide prevention officer and a regional director. During this time, she developed training for
- [Angela Saunders](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/angela-saunders/) - Angela Saunders is the Director of the Prevention Empowerment Partnership (PEP) where she directs and coordinates various prevention efforts for Cabell County and surrounding areas. Saunders has over 25 years of experience in justice, prevention, and community development-related issues and has provided consulting services for several years including training, technical assistance, and grant writing. She
- [Lydia Shaw, MS](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/lydia-shaw/)
- [Nathan Cook, MA](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/nathan-cook-ma/) - Nathan Cook, M.A., is the Data Coordinator for the RCORP-Implementation grant program. In this role he serves as the lead evaluator for the program’s consortium where he collects, analyzes, and reports on RCORP-related data. He obtained a master’s degree in general psychology at Marshall University and has obtained several certificates in data analytics. Nathan has
- [Kari Mika-Lude, PhD](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/kari-mika-lude-phd/) - Dr. Kari Mika-Lude oversees strategy and evaluation for The Training Center at Marshall University, and she is also an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the Counseling Department. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler University in
- [Katelyn Fowler, MSW](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/katelyn-fowler-msw/) - Katelyn Fowler, MSW, is the Evaluation Coordinator for WV’s Strategic Prevention Framework for Prescription Drugs. Her previous roles include Lead Epidemiologist for the Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Success and coordinator for the Marshall University Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention grant. She began her career at the bachelor’s level with a focus on
- [Linda Gibson, MSW](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/linda-gibson/)
- [Amy Saunders, EdD](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/amy-saunders-ma/) - Dr. Amy Saunders is the founding member of the Center of Excellence for Recovery. Amy manages the day to day operations of the Center of Excellence for Recovery which employs over 80 full and part-time employees who are working on multiple behavioral health initiatives in the state. She received a master’s degree in clinical psychology
- [Lori Garrett-Bumba](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/lori-garrett-bumba/) - Lori Garrett-Bumba is the Project Director of the Collegiate Strategic Prevention Framework Partnership for Success program. The C-SPF-PFS seeks to enhance prevention infrastructure and build capacity among higher education institutes to prevent the onset and reduce the progression of alcohol, tobacco & vaping, marijuana & prescription drug misuse and its related problems among higher education
- [Kathy Paxton, MS](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/kathy-paxton-ms/) - Kathy Paxton currently holds the position of Project Director of Transition Aged Youth at Marshall University Center of Excellence in Recovery and was recently the Business Manager for Health Equity in Medical Affairs for Aetna/ CVS Healthcare and Training Contractor for the Ohio Maternal Opiate Medical Supports Project. She previously was the Senior Vice President
- [Amy Knicely, MA](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/amy-knicely-ma/) - Amy Knicely, MA., is the State Educational Agency (SEA) Coordinator for Project AWARE, a grant-funded initiative from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS). She coordinates the efforts of local education agencies, community project managers, mental health professionals, and community organizations, to support the success of the
- [Kelly Wiltsey, Ed.S.](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/kari-mika-lude-phd-2/) - Kelly Wiltsey, Ed.S., LPC, is an independently licensed professional counselor (LPC) in West Virginia, a WV certified school counselor, and endorsed in PK-AD educational leadership. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from West Virginia State (College) University, and both her Master of Arts degree in Counseling, and Education Specialist Degree in Counselor
- [Tammy Pearson, MA](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/tammy-pearson-ma/) - Tammy Pearson, M.A., is the TCOM Director of the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery, where she oversees multiple behavioral health initiatives related to Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management (TCOM) and Wraparound in WV. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and worked with WV’s System of Care for over 18 years, serving both as an
- [Jamie Mandelka](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/jamie-mandelka/) - Jamie Mandelka, MSP, LSW, is the Director of the West Virginia Intensive Clinical Care Coordination Team at Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery, where she oversees assessment and discharge planning for youths who have been placed out of state for residential mental and behavioral health treatment. She collaborates services with a multifaceted system of
- [Susie Mullens, MS](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/susie-mullens-ms/) - Susie Mullens is a licensed psychologist, licensed professional counselor, certified advanced alcohol & drug counselor, and supervisor. She has been working in the mental health and substance use disorder field for over 30 years and has worked in all aspects of the continuum of care. She is currently the program coordinator for the WV Collegiate
- [Laura Stewart, MPH](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/laura-stewart-mph/) - Laura Stewart graduated from West Virginia University with a Master of Public Health. Previously, she attended Appalachian State University and graduated with bachelor’s degrees in Foods and Nutrition and Health Promotion. Prior to joining the Marshall University Research Corporation in 2023, Laura worked for the West Virginia Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. In her
- [Tammy Collins, PhD](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/team/tammy-collins-phd/) - Tammy L. Collins, PhD, has more than 25 years of experience in translating research into practice and policy in the fields of behavioral health, justice, and education. She currently conducts applied research and education as Associate Director for the Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery and is an evaluation consultant for prevention and a

## Draw Attention

- [8 Dimensions of Self-Love](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/?da_image=1605)

## Trainings

- [WV C.A.R.E.S. Training Series - Clinical Advancement – Resilience – Education – Safety](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/wv-c-a-r-e-s-training-series-clinical-advancement-resilience-education-safety/)
- [Country Roads, Connected Hearts: The Clinician’s Guide to Navigating and Healing the West Virginia Family System](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/country-roads-connected-hearts-the-clinicians-guide-to-navigating-and-healing-the-west-virginia-family-system/)
- [2026 The West Virginia Carl "Rolly" Sullivan Addiction Training Institute](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/2026-the-west-virginia-carl-rolly-sullivan-addiction-training-institute/)
- [2026 WVAAPP Annual Conference](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/2026-wvaapp-annual-conference/)
- [Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Training](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/behavioral-threat-assessment-and-management-training/)
- [WV Behavioral Health Training Center 2026 Trainings](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/wv-behavioral-health-training-center-2025-trainings/)
- [WV Peer Recovery Training Center 2026 Trainings](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/wv-peer-recovery-training-center-2025-trainings/)
- [2026 Virtual WV Behavioral Health Ethics Conference](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/2026-virtual-wv-behavioral-health-ethics-conference/)
- [2026 Share the Vision Conference](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/2026-share-the-vision-conference/)
- [Reimagining the School Mental Health Workforce: One Day Conference in Charleston, WV](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/reimagining-the-school-mental-health-workforce-one-day-conference/)
- [Flatwoods, WV - DBT Skills - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/flatwoods-wv-dbt-skills/)
- [Flatwoods, WV - "Keep Them Safe" Safety Planning and Lethal Means - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/flatwoods-wv-keep-them-safe-safety-planning-and-lethal-means/)
- [Logan, WV - "Keep Them Safe" Safety Planning and Lethal Means - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/keep-them-safe-safety-planning-and-lethal-means/)
- [Wheeling, WV - "Keep Them Safe" Safety Planning and Lethal Means - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/wheeling-wv-keep-them-safe-safety-planning-and-lethal-means/)
- [Wheeling, WV - DBT Skills - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/wheeling-wv-dbt-skills/)
- [Martinsburg, WV - "Keep Them Safe" Safety Planning and Lethal Means - CEs pending](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/martinsburg-wv-keep-them-safe-safety-planning-and-lethal-means/)
- [Unleashing the Healing Power of Family Therapy: Developing a Therapeutic Focus using EFT for Families with George Faller](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/unleashing-the-healing-power-of-family-therapy-developing-a-therapeutic-focus-using-eft-for-families-with-george-faller/)
- [CIT International TOT Course + All About Role-Play Workshop](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/cit-tot-skills-training/)
- [Data Dashboard Virtual Training](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery-3/)
- [Monthly School-Based Mental Health Series](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery-2/) - This virtual monthly series will provide school-based mental health providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully support a wide range of student needs.
- [Youth Mental Health First Aid Training](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery-2-2-2-2/)
- [2025 WVCIA Summer Meeting](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery-2-2-2/)
- [Reclaiming Futures: Youth, Families, & the Science of Recovery Monthly Virtual Series](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery-2-2/) - This virtual monthly series, in partnership with the Opioid Response Network, builds on 2025 Polysubstance Conference requests to help providers better support diverse client needs.
- [Pathways to Integrity: Ethics in Behavioral Health and Peer Support Conference](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/infinite-pathways-of-recovery/)
- [The Community Readiness Model: A Guide to Understanding Community Change](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/the-community-readiness-model-a-guide-to-understanding-community-change/)
- [Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) 101: Strengthening Our Crisis Response](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-101-strengthening-our-crisis-response/)
- [Weave WV Skills Integration Series](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/weave-wv-skills-integration-series/)
- [2024 WV Polysubstance Summit](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/2024-wv-polysubstance-summit/)
- [Approaching Ethics Through the Peer Lens: Using Values and History to Lead the Way](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/approaching-ethics-through-the-peer-lens-using-values-and-history-to-lead-the-way/)
- [CPS File Sealing: When and How?](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/cps-file-sealing-when-and-how/)
- [Virtual SBIRT Training](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/virtual-sbirt-training/)
- [Substance Use Prevention: Whose Job is it, Anyway?](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/substance-use-prevention-whose-job-is-it-anyway/)
- [Introduction to Trauma Informed Care](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/introduction-to-trauma-informed-care/)
- [Bridges 2.0: Community Coalition Building Conference](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/156/)
- [Youth Empowerment Summit](https://mucenterofexcellence.org/training/youth-empowerment-summit/)