WAAT Meeting East Bay

Women’s Association for Addiction Treatment WAAT

WAAT Meeting Concord

Donna Branch, MA
Director of California Outpatient Services, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

When Helpers Need Help

20 In-Person Registrations are Available | Snacks and drinks provided

In-Person and Zoom

WAAT Meeting at New Start Recovery Solutions Concord – Donna Branch has over a decade of experience in the Substance Use Disorder treatment field both in direct-care and various leadership positions. She is currently the Director of Outpatient of the CA region at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation – The Betty Ford Center. Donna earned her Master’s Degree from Adler Graduate School with a focus on marriage and family therapy and holds credentials in multiple states for both substance use disorders and mental health treatment. Donna is a member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has completed training Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI). She also contributed to the development of standardized IOP curriculum aligned with the six dimensions of ASAM. She is known for her leadership and onboarding of new clinicians, embracing Motivational Interviewing from the point of first contact. Donna is an innovative leader with a passion for helping patients, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorders and mental illness.

What’s WAAT?

The Women’s Association of Addiction Treatment (WAAT) is a unique membership organization of professional women working in the field of recovery.

WAAT East Bay meets every 3rd Tuesday at New Start Recovery Solutions. Meeting are in-person and via Zoom.

WAAT is committed to advancing and supporting women in all areas of the addiction recovery field. Our membership is comprised of therapists, counselors, treatment center owners, frontline staff, nutritionists, business development, yoga instructors, and more.

With chapters in several major cities in the U.S., our members come together monthly to engage in conversation, professional development, networking and support. WAAT Chapter meetings focus on topics relevant to recovery as well as issues specific to women working in the field.

WAAT’s Mission Statement

To advance and support women who work in the field of recovery.
To provide educational, professional development and networking opportunities that meet the needs and challenges of women working in the field.

WAAT’s Vision Statement

To encourage and promote women’s leadership and excellence in the field of recovery.

More About WAAT

The Women’s Association of Addiction Treatment (WAAT) is a unique membership organization of professional women who work in the field of recovery. WAAT is committed to advancing and supporting women in the field. Our membership is comprised of therapists, counselors, treatment center owners, frontline staff, nutritionists, business development, yoga instructors, and more.

Register for April 18, 2023 WAAT Meeting