Adult System of Care Specialist
Name: Estefany Velazco
Thriving Mind Title: Program Coordinator, Florida Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program
Department: Adult System of Care
Education: BA from Florida International University, MS in Mental Health Counseling from Florida International University (in progress).
Credentials/certifications: N/a
What do you at Thriving Mind? Serve as program coordinator for the FDOC Re-entry Program (MRST).
How do you help individuals with mental illness/substance use disorders? I assist our care coordinator with any clerical/ organizational work she needs so she can better assist individuals with severe mental illness to re-enter society after being released from prison.
Why is this work important to you? This work is important to me because while I might not be directly working with clients, I get to help behind the scenes to ensure that the vulnerable populations we work with get the highest level of care they need.
Previous employment: Program Coordinator for the MRST/FMT programs at Fellowship House
Hobbies/Family (any personal info you want to include): I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, working out, traveling, and attending music festivals.