Jenna Szaday

Compassionate Clinical Social Worker with 3 years of experience counseling and advocating for clients in nonprofit and federally funded healthcare organizations. Additionally, has conducted volunteer work in the nonprofit sector and assisted in the integration of community NA/AA groups and recovery/transition house efforts. History of encouraging and empowering clients toward improved self-esteem and decision making. Strong foundation in serving marginalized populations such as: those who are impoverished, those of an ethnic or racial minority, women and children, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Has a strong interest and extensive experience in specifically targeting substance abuse, mental health, and community outreach.

• Coordinated with Overdose Lifeline to disseminate harm reduction resources such as Naloxone, Fentanyl testing strips, and Xylazine testing strips.
• Cultivated partnership with Health Plus Indiana to raise awareness and provide resources for substance abuse and related disorders/health conditions such as: Hepatitis, HIV and AIDs.
• Organized fundraising efforts to support local and state nonprofits targeting substance abuse, accessibility of healthcare, and community education on prevalent social issues

• Able to quickly put people at ease, particularly when they feel stressed, scared and uncertain about future prospects.
• Frequent and competent user of technological systems used in clinical and nonprofit sectors, including: telehealth platforms; social media; documentation systems used in clinical settings; basic applications for writing, presentations, and creation of media.
• Excellent communicator, even when interacting marginalized populations, in both individual, group, and public settings.
• Proficient in obtaining, coordinating with and disseminating community resources.