Patrick Hampton is a dedicated children’s book author and experienced supervisor at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, contributing to the George W. Hartmann Center's adolescent drug recovery efforts since 2014. With a background in various roles focused on youth support and mental health, Patrick has served as an installer for BI Incorporated, placing trackers on youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Justice, and worked in multiple paraprofessional positions in behavioral health settings. Patrick's early career includes direct care for children in group homes and a foundational role as a mental health associate at Laurel Heights. Educationally, Patrick holds a Bachelor of Arts in Fine/Studio Arts from Benedict College.