The Basics
Paul Gallant is the founder of Primary Recovery Services, a facility providing interventions, sober transport and companionship, case management and recovery coaching services. Located near New York City in Greenwich, Connecticut, Gallant and his colleagues travel throughout the world to assist clients find their way to recovery.
In addition to treating clients with chemical and alcohol addiction, Gallant works with individuals who have mental health disorders as well process addictions (sex, shopping and gambling) and eating disorders. Gallant holds a Master’s in counseling and has LPC and CIP credentials.
The Background
Gallant has been working in the recovery field since 1986 and was designated Addiction Professional of the Year from Caron Treatment Centers. He is a member of the Association of Intervention Specialists (AIS).
The Approach
Gallant is known for his clinical expertise and ability to provide families and clients with extensive insight on choosing an effective residential or outpatient treatment program as well as detox facility. He meets with each family several times prior to the intervention and the support team is educated on the intervention process and the disease of addiction and are provided support and resources. Additionally, families are given the opportunity to rehearse the intervention prior to the procedure.
Gallant’s partner at PRS is Trevor Shevin. Serving as Director of Intensive Case Management, Shevin holds CIP and CASAC-T credentials, along with an MBA. Having previously worked on Wall Street, Shevin now runs specialized groups for executives struggling with addiction.
Additionally, Gallant’s wife Susan Gallant serves as PRS’s Director of Clinical Outreach. She received her MSW from Arizona State and has a background in child and adolescent advocacy and development for recovery organizations.
Post-Intervention and Summary
PRS also specializes in aftercare planning. Following the intervention, he stays in contact with families regarding continuing care planning, travel and family treatment. PRS suggests that clients and family invest in case management services after treatment to help the client transition home and avoid relapse.
With over thirty years’ experience helping addicts achieve recovery, Paul Gallant is one of the most respected interventionists in the country. His clinical expertise enables him to work extensively with families to choose effective treatment options and make aftercare plans that focus on relapse prevention. He and his colleagues know that intervention is an early stage of recovery and are strong advocates of careful case management following treatment in order to sustain long-term success.
Reach Primary Recovery Services at (800) 276-1975 and by email at paul@primaryrecoveryservices.com. Find Primary Recovery Services on Facebook and Twitter and find Paul Gallant on LinkedIn
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