Barbara Michelle Edwards

Barbara Michelle Edwards is an experienced professional in the field of mental health and addiction services, currently serving as the Valley Addiction Program Coordinator at Valley Professionals Community Health Center since November 2019. Previously, Barbara held positions as a Therapist at Hamilton Center, Inc. and Harsha Behavioral Hospital, where valuable clinical skills were developed. Additional experience includes working at Human Resources Center Edgar and Clark in various roles, including Access Clinician and Drug and Alcohol Therapist, and as a Case Manager at Cumberland Associates Inc. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences from Eastern Illinois University, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Eastern Illinois University.