Advancing Community Well-Being
Our Values
This work is grounded in a simple belief: lasting change begins with people and grows through organizations and communities that are committed to learning, collaboration, and recovery. Every individual deserves the opportunity to thrive, every organization has the potential to improve, and every community can build systems that promote health, resilience, and hope. Our work exists to help turn that belief into meaningful action through practical guidance, strategic leadership, and a commitment to creating sustainable change.
My approach to this work has been shaped by both personal and professional experience. As a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, I value respect, responsibility, community, ecological relationships and the understanding that lasting change is built through relationships, trust, and shared purpose. These values, together with my lived recovery experience and years of leadership in behavioral health, public health, and recovery systems, guide how I serve individuals, organizations, and communities.
While my work is informed by my heritage, it is not intended to represent the Choctaw Nation or Indigenous communities broadly. Rather, it reflects my own journey, my professional experience, and my commitment to helping others create meaningful, sustainable change.
Professional Public Health Services
Strong organizations create meaningful outcomes for the individuals and communities they serve. Our Behavioral Health and Recovery Systems Consulting helps organizations strengthen programs, improve operations, and build sustainable systems that support high-quality behavioral health and substance use services.
Drawing upon decades of professional leadership and lived experience in recovery, we partner with healthcare organizations, treatment providers, community-based organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions that improve service delivery and organizational performance.
Consulting services may include:
Behavioral health and substance use program development
Recovery-oriented systems of care implementation
Organizational assessments and strategic planning
Clinical and operational workflow consultation
Policy and procedure development
Program evaluation and quality improvement
Accreditation and regulatory readiness
Staff development and leadership coaching
Recovery support services integration
Community partnership development
Grant planning and program implementation support
Change management and organizational transformation
Our approach combines professional expertise with the perspective of lived recovery experience to help organizations develop person-centered, recovery-oriented services that are both effective and sustainable. We believe that successful systems are built through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Whether launching a new program, strengthening existing services, or navigating organizational change, we work alongside leadership teams to create practical solutions that improve outcomes for both providers and the individuals they serve.
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Lasting change happens when communities come together to address behavioral health, substance use, and recovery through collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose. Our Community Health & Recovery Initiatives service partners with public agencies, healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, recovery community organizations, and community coalitions to develop and implement solutions that improve health outcomes and strengthen communities.
Drawing upon extensive professional leadership and lived experience in recovery, we help communities identify priorities, build strategic partnerships, secure resources, and develop initiatives that are responsive to local needs. Our approach is grounded in the belief that sustainable change is achieved through collaboration, evidence-informed practices, and meaningful engagement with the individuals and communities most affected.
We work alongside community leaders and stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate initiatives that expand access to care, strengthen recovery support systems, promote behavioral wellness, and improve the health and resilience of communities.
Services may include:
Community behavioral health and recovery planning
Public health and behavioral health initiative development
Community needs assessments and strategic planning
Coalition building and cross-sector collaboration
Recovery ecosystem development
Grant strategy, program design, and implementation support
Stakeholder engagement and community facilitation
Health equity and social determinants of health initiatives
Overdose prevention and recovery-oriented community strategies
Workforce development and capacity building
Program evaluation and continuous quality improvement
Community education and public awareness initiatives
Every community has unique strengths, challenges, and opportunities. We work collaboratively to develop practical, sustainable solutions that align with local priorities, leverage community assets, and create measurable, lasting impact. Whether launching a new initiative, expanding existing programs, or bringing diverse partners together around a common goal, we help communities build healthier systems that support wellness, recovery, and long-term resilience.
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Behavioral Wellness and Recovery Coaching
Recovery is more than overcoming challenges—it's about rebuilding your life with purpose, resilience, and hope. Our Behavioral Wellness and Recovery Coaching provides individualized, non-clinical support for individuals seeking positive, lasting change in their lives.
Drawing on both lived experience in personal recovery and professional experience supporting others on their recovery journeys, we offer compassionate guidance rooted in understanding, accountability, and respect. We know that every person's path is unique, and we meet you where you are with practical strategies and encouragement to help you move forward.
Whether you're navigating recovery from substance use, working to establish healthier behaviors, rebuilding after treatment, or simply looking for support in achieving your personal wellness goals, coaching can help you create meaningful and sustainable change.
Together, we will:
Develop healthy coping skills and strategies for everyday challenges.
Build confidence, motivation, and personal resilience.
Create realistic, goal-oriented action plans.
Strengthen communication, relationships, and life skills.
Identify barriers to success and develop practical solutions.
Connect you with community resources and recovery supports when appropriate.
Celebrate progress while maintaining accountability throughout your journey.
Our coaching is strengths-based, client-centered, and focused on empowering you to make informed decisions that align with your values and goals. We believe that lived experience, combined with professional knowledge, creates a powerful foundation for supporting others through change.
Behavioral Wellness and Recovery Coaching is a non-clinical service and is not a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, medical care, or substance use disorder treatment. Coaching is designed to complement, not replace, the care provided by licensed healthcare professionals when needed.
Our Team
Patrick Dunn MA, MPH, DrPH Candidate Mailman School of Public Health Columbia University
My work has always been driven by a desire to understand how people, relationships, and communities create the conditions for health, healing, and lasting change. For more than four decades, I have worked across behavioral health, substance use recovery, nonprofit leadership, and public health, helping individuals, organizations, and communities respond to complex challenges with practical, sustainable solutions. Along the way, I have organized with communities around public health issues including HIV/AIDS, mental health, sexual health, suicide prevention, and substance use, bringing together diverse voices to strengthen local responses, reduce stigma, and expand opportunities for health and recovery.
My professional journey has been shaped by both experience and scholarship. I earned a master's degree in Social Ecology from the Institute for Social Ecology, where I explored the relationship between people, communities, and the systems that shape everyday life. I later earned a Master of Public Health from Columbia University and continue that work as a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate in Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia. Together, these experiences have reinforced my belief that meaningful change happens when we understand health as something created not only in healthcare settings, but in neighborhoods, relationships, institutions, and the environments where people live their lives.
Equally important is the perspective I bring through lived experience. Long-term recovery has taught me that every person carries a story that deserves to be heard and that lasting change begins with genuine human connection. As a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma living outside of Oklahoma, I understand identity as a lifelong relationship rather than a fixed place. My heritage strengthens my connection to history, culture, and responsibility that continues to shape how I approach this work. I am comfortable working at the intersections, between communities, professions, lived experience, and systems of care, helping people find common ground while respecting the differences that make every community unique. I do not seek to speak for any one community; instead, I strive to listen deeply, build understanding, and help create the conditions where collaboration can flourish.
Whether I am working with an individual pursuing recovery, advising organizational leaders, or helping communities respond to emerging public health challenges, I bring together lived experience, academic inquiry, professional leadership, and a deep respect for the wisdom that exists within every community. My role is not to provide all the answers, but to help people and organizations discover solutions that are thoughtful, practical, and capable of creating lasting impact.
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