“I have had the privilege of dedicating 5 years of my professional career to the honorable calling of serving in the addiction field. I am an advocate for those that feel that they have no voice, and my mantra to them is: ‘You matter.’”
Renee Ultes Hines is a certified peer support specialist (CPSS), a certified professional recovery coach (CPRC) and a certified older adults peer specialist (COAPS).
She has a clinical interest in addiction medicine.
She spearheaded the creation and implementation of an annual system-wide mandatory Substance Use Sensitivity training for over 28,000 employees to reduce stigma among providers and enhance patient care.
In addition, Hines works alongside the Advocacy, Recovery, Compassion & Healing team (ARCH) to provide substance use training for new nurses. She has over 5 years of experience utilizing her expertise in addiction recovery in the hospital setting, in addition to supporting recovery focused groups on a volunteer basis.
Hines received her Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology with an emphasis in substance use.
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Treats only Adults