Human Development Institute

Cathy Epperson

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IPS Supported Employment Trainer

IPS Supported Employment

Phone: 606-383-0381

Email: cathy.epperson@uky.edu

Responsibilities: Provide technical assistance to the IPS Supported Employment providers

Experiences: I served as Executive Director for NAMI Kentucky, a grassroots mental health advocacy organization from May 2009 to May 2017. Prior to that I worked at the Adanta Group mental health organization for 28 1/2 years, having served the last 11 years as the Chief Executive Officer.

Reason: Love helping people achieve and maintain recovery.

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