Nearly ten years ago, Ward Blanchard discovered his life’s passion and work in working in the field of mental health and addiction. Coachella Valley in Southern California provided Ward an environment where he could continue furthering his education while also working alongside some of the world’s most well-known addiction and mental health treatment centers like, The Betty Ford Center, Michael’s House Dual Diagnosis Center, and Foundations Recovery Network. Ward moved to Palm Desert, California and went back to school in 2008 to receive his Masters Degree in Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy. Specializing in addiction, Ward obtained his advanced addiction counseling education and credential through California Association of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC-II). Ward is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). Ward has worked in all facets of addiction treatment: interventions, admissions, business development, therapist, continuing-care, and operations. He has presented at national conferences, hospitals, continuing educational events, and treatment centers.
Since moving to Charlotte in 2014, Ward Blanchard and his company, Blanchard Addiction Resources, LLC has become one of the most prominent addiction and mental health professionals on the east coast. Recently, Ward and his wife Cristina founded The Blanchard Institute, LLC—an Intensive Outpatient Center that treats co-occurring disorders in adults and adolescents. Ward and his staff at Blanchard Addiction Resources approach addiction through a family systems model; helping entire families down a path of happy, healthy family recovery.