RECOVERY SPECIALIST CERTIFICATIONS

Mearl Dean Bowman is a Drug Court Coordinator in the Superior Court of New Jersey who has twenty-five years of professional experience in the mental health and addiction counseling field. Previously, he was the Program Coordinator for the Villanova University Certificate Program in Alcohol and Drug Counseling. He also provides clinical consulting, supervision, and training for drug, alcohol and gambling treatment services.

William P. Hample currently serves as a Senior Probation Office in the Mental Health Unit for the State of New Jersey. He supervises probationers with a variety of mental health issue, including co-occurring diagnoses. He provides access to evaluations, treatment, and support networks utilizing outpatient and residential services. He also provides training to the New Jersey Division of Probation, specifically in the area of substance abuse and dependency.

Don Altemus has 15 years of experience in training, coaching, motivational interviewing, and advocacy in support of people in recovery. He has presented on an international level to advance concepts in peer support, community inclusion, and self-direction. Don earned a BS in Behavioral & Addictions Counseling from Drexel University, and an MS in Psychology from the University of Phoenix. Don is a QPR Suicide Prevention instructor and Crisis Intervention Trainer for police forces and is a member of the Chester County Disaster Crisis Outreach and Referral Team.