Russell, Delton

Delton Russell, Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions, Community Partners Member Engagement Specialist with Substance Use Disorders with the Piedmont Community Operations Center.

Delton is a Member Engagement Specialist with a specialty in Substance Use Disorders and is a person in long term recovery himself from both substance use and mental health. He is also a N.C. certified Peer Support Specialist as well as a certified Peer Support trainer a certified QPR (Question Persuade Refer) trainer and certified WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) facilitator. Delton serves as an individual advocate with members by helping them navigate the behavioral healthcare system and also serves as a systems advocate by promoting Peer Support and Substance Use services across the Cardinal Innovations Healthcare Solutions catchment area. Delton also serves as the PASAPA Liaison (Piedmont Area Substance Abuse Providers Association).  He strives to maintain open, effective communication and collaboration among providers and stakeholders in the Piedmont Region.

Delton works closely with the Systems of Care coordinator for the Piedmont region by supporting families in both Union and Stanly county Community Collaborative. He is also the co-liaison for the Piedmont CFAC (Consumer and Family Advisory Committee) providing the CFAC with support and connection to the MCO. Delton is Vice Chair of Recovery Communities of NC Inc. He is extremely passionate about addressing the stigma associated with addiction.