John Close

John offers a fresh approach with over 30 years of experience in employment, training, health, and addiction treatment. His harm reduction strategy focuses on helping individuals understand the national strategy while adapting therapeutic language to emphasize self-development and self-advocacy. Drawing from his own background in a single-parent household with mental health challenges, John developed the Blueprint for Success Program. This program provides practical tools to break harmful cycles, addresses mental health and substance use issues, and respects family choices, offering culturally sensitive guidance to effectively confront the unspoken crisis of alcohol and drug use.