National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
Colors of Recovery - Melanie Heu
Colors of Recovery - Melanie Heu
Colors of Recovery - Melanie Heu
Friday 27th August 2021
Join Melanie Heu as she discusses her journey as a Hmong refugee and her work in culturally sensitive addiction treatment on 'All Ears on Addiction'.
37 minutes
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National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Cultural Sensitivity in Addiction Recovery: Melanie Heu's Journey
To be culturally responsive is to be ready to respond to who this person is at this moment in time in their lives, and who they are is so multi-contextual, multi-dimensional.
Imagine moving to a new country, facing cultural and language barriers while trying to build a new life. This is the backdrop for Melanie Heu's story, a second-generation Hmong refugee immigrant who has dedicated her career to helping marginalized communities in addiction recovery. In this episode of 'All Ears on Addiction', Melanie, a Clinical Manager at Great Lakes Psychological Services, shares her family's poignant journey from Laos to Canada and the challenges they faced as refugees.
But her story doesn't stop there. Melanie dives into the complexities of providing addiction treatment to ethnically and linguistically diverse communities. She talks about the financial hurdles and workforce issues that often stand in the way of effective care. With over 12 years of experience, Melanie has developed programs specifically designed to serve individuals and families from marginalized backgrounds. She emphasizes the need for cultural competency, humility, and radical empathy in building trust with clients.
Her insights are not just theoretical; they are drawn from real-life experiences and years of hands-on work. Melanie also sheds light on the stigma that often prevents marginalized communities from seeking help, making a compelling case for why culturally responsive care is essential in addiction treatment.
Whether you're a professional in the field or someone looking to understand the nuances of addiction recovery better, this episode offers valuable lessons and heartfelt stories that will leave you thinking long after it's over.