African American Addiction and Wellness Center Owner Awarded 'The Distinguished 400 Award'

Tanya Young Williams of Pivot Treatment and Wellness Centers recognized by the 400 Years of African-American History Commission for advocacy work. End Quote

Although we treat and provide resources for all, its important that I represent and provide resources to my African American community

New York, NY (1888PressRelease) December 10, 2020 - Tanya Young Williams, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pivot Treatment and Wellness Centers, was awarded the “The Distinguished 400 Award'' by the 400 Years of African American History Commission (400 Commission) acknowledging and highlighting Young Williams’ role as a trailblazer for African Americans across the diaspora. Young Williams’ advocacy for those, especially African Americans, suffering from substance abuse disorder and mental health challenges, has caused her to be a respected leader in this space. “I am humbled to be recognized by the 400 Commission for the work I do, and we do, at Pivot Treatment and Wellness Centers and S.O.B.E.R. Charitable Foundations.”

The Distinguished 400 Award is intended to recognize the distinguished members of our society who have served their community through non-profit, philanthropy, public service, and volunteerism while implementing a positive influence benefiting those in an underserved population. Addie Richburg, Executive Director of 400 Commission notes, “the 400 Commission acknowledges and elevates 400 innovative and noteworthy African Americans in different fields, including those who might be the first Black person in a specific discipline, the recipient of a special achievement, or the leading figure in a certain industry,” of which Tanya Young Williams is represents.

Recently, Young Williams petitioned Congress, and specifically the Congressional Black Caucus, to earmark federal dollars for addiction and recovery in underserved Black communities. Young Williams says, "Substance abuse doesn't discriminate by age, gender or race, so why is it that rehabs and treatment centers are seldom black-owned and have little representation of people of color?"

The 2020 Budget for Research & Investigation appropriated to the National Institute on Drug Abuse is set at $1,296,379,000 – an 8.7% decrease compared to 2019 – and while it lists priorities such as advancing basic science, developing medications, and translating evidence-based findings to improve addiction prevention and treatment, it does not mention minority communities.

With her petition, Young Williams' goal is to bring attention to the disparities in treatment for people of color fighting addiction and to fund the growing need. She hopes to raise public awareness about substance abuse and addiction among minority communities and encourage those who are suffering to learn more about rehab and recovery options available. Both these goals, Young Williams adds, require funding to be successful.

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