George Jones is the co-founder of an outpatient mental health practice who has had a personal and professional commitment to helping people with substance use disorders for over 25 years.
George is committed to reducing health disparities in the African American community. In 2014, he and his wife Sharon opened a clinic in East Liberty because they saw a lack of culturally-competent behavioral healthcare and the need for services that address the impact of trauma. Now, their private practice offers a buffet of services to individuals, couples, and families, while George continues to serve as the Clinical Director of an inpatient addiction treatment facility as his day job.
Despite the fact that George has risen to a leadership role in the addiction treatment field, he remains dedicated to providing direct care to people with SUDs. He continues to facilitate groups, engage clients, provide linkages to other services, and help people integrate into 12-step communities.
George’s colleague at G&S Counseling Services nominated him, saying, “He is in the trenches with people living with health disparities” and “he goes above and beyond to meet their needs.”