ASSOCIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PEER GROUPS (AAPG)
MISSION
To develop and sustain effective Alternative Peer Groups that support recovery.
The AAPG was created to assist in the creation, development, maintenance and regulation of APGs.
Board Members
The AAPG board consists of professionals from Alternative Peer Groups and community organizations that support APGs.
Chairperson
John Cates, Executive Director of Lifeway International, Inc.
Vice Chairpersons
Anette Edens, PhD, Licensed Psychologist and Author
Secretary
Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S, Therapist, Author, Educator, DrCrystalCollier.com
Treasurer
Pam Ball, LCDC, Executive Director of Beyond Your Best Counseling
General Board Members
George Youngblood, LCDC, Chief Executive Officer of Teen and Family Services
Sasha McLean, LMFT, LPC, Executive Director of Archway Academy
Beth Eversole, LCSW, LCDC, Executive Director - Palmer Drug Abuse Program Houston
Scott Basinger, PhD, Baylor University
Arnell Evans, Teen and Family Services
Darrell Sims, Unlimited Visions
Lead Researcher
Angela J. Nahs, PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS, University of Texas Health