Jesus Sanchez

Jesus Sanchez is a dedicated Substance Abuse Counselor at HAART since May 2025, specializing in Harm Reduction Strategies, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Counseling, and Medication Assisted Treatment for adults. Prior experience includes serving as Lead SUD Counselor at La Familia from March 2022 to April 2025, where responsibilities involved supporting documentation and client onboarding processes, alongside counseling youth aged 12-21 on substance use through Harm Reduction and Seeking Safety. Additional roles at La Familia comprised of Community Health & Outreach Navigator, promoting counseling services across the Bay Area, and previous positions as Program Group Leader at Girls Inc., Academic Tutor at Oakland Unified School District, and Group Leader at Brothers on the Rise, focusing on youth development. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Ethnic Studies from Lawrence University and a current certification program in Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.