Ivan Nelson, the executive director of African American Survivor Services, has used his own experiences with opioid addiction to provide culturally relevant recovery support for African Americans facing addiction, reentry, homelessness, and systemic neglect.
Ivan Nelson
Cultural representation improves addiction recovery
Ivan Nelson, executive director of African American Survivor Services, is working to address systemic disparities in addiction and recovery for African Americans, providing culturally competent care and addressing generational trauma.
