Lead Advocate - Suzanne Lopez
Suzanne Lopez has 16+ years of experience working for Emmaus House and 17+ years working for Community Solutions Mental Health Programs. Suzanne started at Emmaus House as a Client Advocate and moved up to Lead Advocate. During her 17+ years with Community Solutions she has worked in the Drinking Driving Program, Urine Analysis Program, Multi-Disciplinary Team/Cal-Works, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, La Isla Pacifica, Foster Children/Independent Living Skills, Transitional Housing/Young Teens and Parenting Mothers, First 5 Program/Children 0-5+ years, Traditional Adult/Older Adult, and Full Service Partnership Adult/Older Adult Programs. Suzanne is certified in CPR/First Aid, 65-Hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, HIPPA and Confidentiality, MI (Motivational Interviewing), Certified TICP Trainer, Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, Cultural Sensitivity, and several Prevention and Educational programs. Her work experience includes collaborating with Human Services, Drug and Family Court, Victim Witness, Public School, Law Enforcement, Hospitals, IMD's, Board and Care Homes, Residential Facilities, Emergency Protective Services, 24-Hour Care, Client's PCP's and Psychiatric Services as well as Medication Support.