Danashia Walker
Chief Clinical Officer
Danashia Walker, MSW, Anuvia’s Chief Clinical Officer, oversees all clinical services offered by Anuvia. Danashia started at Anuvia in December of 2022 as the outpatient clinical director and was later promoted to Chief Clinical Officer. Prior to coming to Anuvia, she was a regional clinical coordinator.
Danashia has 20+ years of experience in behavioral health services. Her background is predominantly in mental health, but she has experience with substance use disorder treatment. She started out working in a group home facility for adolescents and then moved into community-based work. She has also provided intensive in-home care for children and families, managed Assertive Community Treatment teams and supervised Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services during her career.
Originally from Jamaica, Danashia migrated here to the United States when she was 12. She lived in New York for a bit, and then moved to North Carolina for her undergraduate studies. She attended Barber Scotia College, an HBCU that used to be in Concord, NC. From Barber Scotia she took a gap year and then transitioned to USC in South Carolina for her master’s in social work.
Danashia is a mother of three children and has been in a relationship for the last 18 years. Asked what she likes best about her work, she said, “I think it’s just seeing the change in people. I think my takeaway is just the change in people, the individuals that we serve, just watching the difference when we pour into them. I used to tell my folks that sometimes you get to plant a seed, you don’t get to nurture it sometimes and watch it grow. But that outcome is amazing.”
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Alcohol use disorder (or AUD) describes a pattern of uncontrollable alcohol use that interferes with your daily life, leads to preoccupation with alcohol, or causes problems with the law, your health, and your relationships. Unhealthy alcohol use is far broader, and can include any alcohol use that puts your health or safety at risk (including […]
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Opioid abuse is a public health crisis that has touched most American families in some way. Around 10 million people misuse prescription opioids every year, and in 2020, nearly three in every four overdose deaths in the U.S. involved opioids. While these statistics are staggering, recovery is possible. Many people who once struggled with opioid […]
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You may be suffering from clinical depression if you: Find yourself feeling low for weeks at a time Are no longer interested in the activities you once enjoyed Are isolating yourself from friends and family This condition can affect your appetite, your ability to get restful sleep, and even your ability to think clearly—all reasons […]
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Many college and university students don’t realize that there are resources to help them with substance abuse: A recent study looking at non-prescription drug abuse among college students found that only “51.4% of students were aware of resources, either on or off campus, that help with prescription drug safety.”1 Another study found that “only 4% […]
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Drug and alcohol use rates among adolescents and young adults vary from year to year, but research shows that substance use remains a significant problem for this age group. Teens also tend to minimize the risks of substance use, putting them at greater risk for abusing drugs and alcohol. After reading this blog, you should […]
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Watch your ‘wine o’clock.’ Charlotte has increased in overdoses, drinking during COVID by Amanda Zhou, Charlotte Observer, April 22, 2020 Drug overdoses have increased in Charlotte, according to police, and addiction specialists say they’re concerned people are drinking too much alcohol and resorting to drugs while stuck at home. Since March 26 — when Mecklenburg […]
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We are grateful to Mecklenburg County Public Health for the support we received through a 2022 Grow Grant. The funding enabled us to offer classes in yoga and meditative journaling to individuals who were at our inpatient alcohol treatment center from April – June 2022.
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The Client and Family Advisory Committee is recruiting new members! If you’re interested, please contact Edith Moore at 704.445.6868 or edith.moore@anuvia.org. Client and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) Purpose: The Client and Family Advisory Committee will promote quality services for Anuvia Prevention and Recovery Center clients and family members by supporting positive changes, services for all clients, […]
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To promote awareness of prescription drug abuse in Mecklenburg County, Anuvia has launched the Lock Your Meds® campaign. Substance use disorder prevention for families is a key focus, encouraging safe storage and disposal of prescription drugs at home. Lock Your Meds®, created by the National Family Partnership, is a campaign aimed at helping parents protect […]
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Want to know more about Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center? A link to our new annual report is below. You can find out more information about: Psychiatric and medication management services; Alcohol & drug detoxification and inpatient drug or alcohol rehab; Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment (SACOT); Drug Rehab for Teens; MORE; Just click on […]
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An assessment is the starting point for all substance abuse treatment. The assessment is made up of multiple questions that help the clinician understand any need for assistance related to substance abuse, mental health, medical care, housing, employment, support, transportation etc. Below are some common questions when considering an assessment. Who needs an assessment? Anyone can ask […]
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Did you know that you can support Anuvia when you are doing your holiday shopping on Amazon? If not, it’s simple! Here are the basics: AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charity every time you shop and at no cost to you. To shop Amazon Smile, simply click […]
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Anuvia Prevention & Recovery Center is now a designated Safe Place in Charlotte. The organization will display the yellow and black Safe Place sign, which signifies immediate help and safety for youth. It is estimated over one million youth run away from home each year due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and other issues. The […]
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