Blake Dorsey is a current graduate student at the University of Central Missouri in the Human Development and Family Science program. Mr. Dorsey is pursuing a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy and has a passion for advocating and supporting underserved populations. Mr. Dorsey is a certified Missouri Recovery Support Specialist with the Missouri Credentialing Board and utilizes this credential in residential and outpatient recovery support settings. His goal is to promote wellness within individuals, families, and the community by supporting those with substance use and mental health disorders. Mr. Dorsey has also been a member and leader of a collegiate recovery program, Recovery Central, at the University of Central Missouri. Mr. Dorsey is committed to instill a safe environment for those in recovery, those who come from families of addiction, and those who support recovery on college campuses.

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Social & Emotional Loneliness Among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders