In the early 1980’s Wendell had the opportunity to design the first for profit day treatment program in the State of Michigan. This program reduced the high costs of residential treatment by allowing individuals to live at home and have intense treatment.
In the 80’s – early 90’s:
- Developed hospital based detoxification programs and consulted for the same
- Consulted with businesses to enhance profitability
- Consulted with agencies seeking to implement new programming for substance abuse treatment
- Consultation with agencies seeking accreditation
- Co-founder of a large treatment agency for Adolescent and Adults with Co-occurring disorders
- Developed and Implemented strategies for Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
- 24 years of business experience
- 30 years experience working with addiction populations through a full continuum of care.