CPC Behavioral Healthcare's, Ken Pecoraro, Honored

KEN PECORARO, ADDICTIONS TREATMENT EXPERT,

HONORED at NJAMHAA’s 2016 COURAGE & COMPASSION AWARDS CEREMONY

April 2016, Monmouth County, NJ: Ken Pecoraro, resident of Brick, NJ and Program Coordinator for CPC Behavioral Healthcare’s Addiction Recovery Services program, was recognized by the New Jersey Association of Mental Health and Addiction Agencies for Outstanding Leadership in Co-Occurring Disorder Services at the organization’s annual Courage & Compassion Awards dinner on Wednesday, April 13th.

Vera Sansone, President and CEO of CPC, praised Pecoraro and his work: “Ken is a highly effective, empathetic leader who is respected by peers, clients and co-workers. He has had incredible outcomes with clients who have not been able to connect with other providers in the past. He has literally saved many lives in the community with his work.”

Each year, NJAMHAA recognizes leaders in the field of behavioral healthcare and addiction recovery services. Pecoraro shared the stage with thirteen other honorees, including The Honorable Frank Pallone who received the Federal Leadership for Health and Wellness Award, Dr. Kenneth Gill of the Rutgers School of Health Related Professions who received the Inspirational Leadership Award and Stephen Stirling of NJ Advance Media, recipient of the Truth in Media Award.

Pecoraro, who holds multiple certifications including LCSW, LCADC and CSS, has over twenty years of experience in the field. He developed his own staff-training program, which is a model for other addiction recovery professionals throughout New Jersey. Pecoraro authored, “Taking the Escalator – An Alternative to the 12 Steps”, a recently released book which has garnered praise in the field. More information about his program is here: www.takingtheescalator.com . Ken’s ability to communicate clinical information with humor, compassion and in clear language makes him a sought-after presenter about substance abuse and addictions, including the heroin epidemic.

CPC Behavioral Healthcare was founded as a community health provider in 1960. Today, the Agency is recognized by peers, partners and at the state and national level for its commitment to providing effective, whole-person care in a culture that expects positive outcomes and focuses on a person’s goals and strengths. CPC has three counseling centers in Aberdeen, Freehold and Red Bank, NJ, and special education schools for elementary and adolescent students at its High Point campus in Morganville, NJ.

Established in 1951, NJAMHAA provides advocacy and legislative support to its members and the community at large. NJAMHAA is comprised of the leading mental healthcare and substance use treatment providers who treat New Jersey residents with mental illness, addictions or co-occurring disorders, as well as the families of these individuals.

CPC Behavioral Healthcare provides treatment and services to over 8,000 people each year including nearly 2,000 children, adults and families who need assistance paying for care. The Agency’s mission is to serve our communities by delivering evidence-based services in mental health, substance abuse, special education and physical health through an integrated system of care designed to promote wellness, recovery and productive lives. For more information, visit: www.cpcbehavioral.org.