Twelve behavioral health professionals were recently honored at the inaugural Behavioral Health Awards Gala hosted on March 25.
The award recipients are the following:
2022 Mental Health Advocate of the Year: April Simpkins
2022 Behavioral Health Assistant of the Year: Quincy Ridley
2022 ICAN Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Debbie Jenkins
2022 Adult Service Provider of the Year: Dr. Myleme Harrison
2022 Care Coordinator of the Year: Yolanda Patterson
2022 DSS Social Worker of the Year: Staci Sansone
2022 Foster Parent of the Year: Marcus & Chenoa Leavell
2022 Non-Profit Behavioral Health Services of the Year: Youth Villages
2022 Senior Care Provider of the Year: Carolyn Parker
2022 Psychiatrist of the Year: Dr. Lesie Morris
2022 Psychologist of the Year: Dr. Christopher Ketchman
2022 Therapist of the Year: Bersuada Saunders-Clarke
Behavioral Health Assistant of the Year awardee Quincy Ridley shared in a press release: “First and foremost I’d like to thank the man above, God, the man of my life. I'm grateful for being nominated for this award and for all of the people being honored tonight. I’m thankful for my support system, my mom and dad Mr. Carl & Mrs. Tonya Ridley, my girlfriend Anna, and my son Jodi James Ridley. With practice, patience, and dedication I'm able to do what I love and impact those that surround me. Lastly, I'm grateful to be here and to accept this award with all of you great people tonight. Thank you!”
Mental Health Advocate of the Year awardee April Simpkins said on her social media: “I'm ready. Ready to continue speaking out about mental health, ready to take my career to the next level, and ready to double down on my commitment to be the best wife, mom, daughter, grandmother, friend, and mentor I can be.”
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