Biography
Dennis Yager has been an Oakland County resident since 1981 and has dedicated much of his career to supporting individuals affected by substance use disorders. Since 1991, he has worked in outpatient substance use treatment throughout Oakland County and is now semi-retired. He is also the owner of Guidance and Prevention Services, located in Royal Oak, and holds the CADCM credential.
As a person in long-term recovery since 1988, Dennis brings both professional experience and personal insight to his work. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve on OCHN’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Oversight Policy Board (OPB) and is committed to using his lived experience and knowledge to support the organization’s efforts to address the needs of individuals and families in the community impacted by substance use disorders.
