Frank R Bellanger

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT FRANK R BELLANGER

Enterprise Systems of Care ProviderFounder, CEO of Starfish Recovery & Wellness/CEO StarCity Behavioral Health, the leading recovery organization for holistic wellness as a tool to improve recovery outcomes. Starfish Recovery & Wellness\' unique approach is designed to decrease the likelihood of relapse by via the implementation of a diverse set of wellness practices in addition to traditional recovery pathways.I founded Starfish Recovery & Wellness after multiple attempts at sobriety using multiple pathways. After receiving treatment using the \"whole person approach\" model, I was determined to introduce holistic wellness practices to the residential recovery setting. Our model is appropriate for a full spectrum of individuals, including those seeking recovery for the first time, those seeking step down from treatment, as well as the recently incarcerated.As both a person in long term recovery from Substance Use Disorder and a formerly incarcerated individual, I understand the challenges facing those attempting to recover from SUD while also attempting to re-enter society. I previously served one of our most vulnerable populations in the recovery community, the incarcerated, as the Director of Recovery Programs for a tri-county regional jail. I also served as Director of the Medication and Drug Screening Program at an 80+ bed Recovery Community Organization in Richmond, VA. I hold multiple certifications in the Substance Use Disorder/Recovery profession, including NADAAC-approved Certified Recovery Coach Trainer, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, and Forensic Peer Support Specialist. Prior to working in the recovery space, my educational and professional background was in meeting Federal and local quality assurance standards for the provision of Heavy Highway Construction.