Samantha Dowden 

Human Service Program Coordinator

Samantha is a dedicated mental health professional with a passion for supporting individuals on their journey to recovery. She holds a Master of Arts in Education from Lindsey Wilson College, where she majored in Counseling and Human Development with a concentration in Mental Health Counseling. With years of experience in addiction recovery, Samantha has served as a Peer Support Specialist, Peer Support Coordinator, and Manager. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor with dual licensure in Kentucky and West Virginia. Additionally, she holds an international peer licensure (ICPR) through the IC&RC credentialing board. Samantha has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing educational components and training seminars for addiction recovery centers. Her dedication to the field has been recognized at the state level, earning proclamations from the governors of Kentucky and West Virginia for her contributions to peer support services. Passionate about empowering others, Samantha continues to advocate for effective recovery programs and professional development in the field of addiction counseling.