Sipping Tea with Stephanie Yancey

Stephanie Yancey, Co-Founder of Yancey Recovery Services, part of Yancey Recovery International, shares about her work as a recovery counselor for youth and adults experiencing substance use and mental health crises. Our conversation focused on her insights and observations as a behavioral health provider, particularly the joy she receives when she can help someone find their way to health as well as the struggles she faces as a provider from the Black community. Stephanie breaks down for us what it means to provide trauma informed and culturally appropriate care amid stigma, lack of trust, and historical injustices in how we handle substance use disorders.