HRDI
Patricia A. Taylor has extensive experience in mental health and recovery support, currently serving as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist at hrdi since December 2012, where responsibilities include providing Mental Health Assertive Community Treatment and specialized recovery support while promoting self-determination. Prior roles include MHP/CRSS Case Manager at ABJ Community Services, Inc., where assessments and group sessions focused on substance abuse for adults and juveniles were conducted, and Assistant Program Director at St. Leonard's Ministries, managing daily operations and supervising staff in a residential halfway house. Additionally, Patricia served as a Post Release Case Manager at TASC, Inc., specializing in support for individuals post-incarceration. Educated at Northeastern Illinois University, Patricia A. Taylor possesses a strong background in community-focused mental health services.
HRDI
Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. (HRDI) is one of the largest Certified Behavioral Health Clinics in Chicago. Founded by Dr. C. Vincent Bakeman and Doris M. Lomax, HRDI is a organization with 200 employees. For 49 years, HRDI has developed an infrastructure that far surpasses the traditional social service organizational structure to become a health and human service enterprise that serves more than 8,000 clients annually across various service areas. Nearly 99% of the clients are at the lowest range of the socio-economic ladder, and exhibit a host of challenges that expose them to major leading causes of premature death, including homicide, sexually-transmitted diseases, HIV infection, and poor health maintenance. HRDI continues to be at the forefront of addressing the many health issues affecting the communities it serves and provides over 30 programs in the areas of alcohol and substance use disorder; youth prevention; family services; community health; case management; mental health and disabilities; alternative youth education; HIV/AIDS prevention and education; and gambling prevention and education. Select programs at HRDI are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).