Michael Askew

Michael Askew is the Deputy Director of The Office of Recovery. In his role at Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA and the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse is to manage, provide leadership, and ensure SAMHSA’s efforts to advance the health of our nation. Previously, Michael served as the Director of Center for African American Recovery Development (CAARD), providing national leadership in advancing the development of African American RCO. Prior to CAARD, Michael was Director of Advocacy for CCAR, CT Community for Addiction Recovery, and supported the early development of RCO’s in the state.