Wayspring

05/21/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, hear from Dr. Shaniqua Johnson-Pierce, a lead therapist and clinical supervisor at Wayspring, as she highlights the deep connection between substance use disorder, recovery, and mental health.

By prioritizing mental health, we can better understand the past and build a stronger, more sustainable path forward to recovery. ❤️

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05/15/2026

Congratulations to Wayspring's Rodney Blevins on being named a 2025 WTWH Media Frontline Honors award winner! 🏆

Rodney truly deserves this honor for his compassion, lived experience, and unwavering commitment to supporting those with substance use disorder throughout rural Kentucky—changing lives every day. Whether meeting people where they are or advocating for dignity, stability, and hope in often-overlooked communities, Rodney consistently goes above and beyond for his members. This national recognition powerfully reflects the impact he makes, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate him.

Learn more about Rodney and this incredible honor: https://mywayspring.com/meet-a-wayspring-engagement-specialist-rodney-blevins/

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  In rural Eastern Kentucky, where stigma runs deep and resources are painfully scarce, substance use recovery can feel impossible. Rodney Blevins refuses to let anyone face that reality alone. As an Engagement Specialist at Wayspring, Rodney shows up with unwavering compassion and grit, bringing s...

05/06/2026

Experience a day in the life of a Wayspring Community Outreach Specialist!

Shannon guides us through her typical routine—from enrolling new members to gathering essential resources that help members stay on track with their recovery. Her work highlights the dedication and hands-on approach needed to engage our members, overcome barriers, and foster lasting connections.

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04/27/2026

HEDIS isn’t just about metrics; it’s about better patient outcomes.

Sarah Mansouri, Market President at Wayspring, details five actionable best practices SUD providers can use to improve HEDIS performance, strengthen partnerships with health plans, and prepare for a value-based future.

Read the full blog here: https://www.wayspring.com/5-best-practices-for-improving-hedis-measures-and-why-every-sud-provider-can-benefit/

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Wayspring is proud to announce that we have been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, an honor made especially meaningful because it is based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

04/21/2026

“They say that the sky is the limit, but that’s not the case for everyone, and especially for people in my situation. But once this record is gone, that will be the case for me.”
-Cindy Raymond, Manager of Member Outreach at Wayspring

Lived experience is a cornerstone of effective substance use disorder care. Yet for many people, past involvement with the criminal justice system creates barriers to hiring, certification, and career growth, leaving critical roles unfilled in an already strained workforce.

Recovery is about second chances, and at Wayspring, we believe employment practices should be, too.

Read the full article from Behavioral Health Business here: https://bhbusiness.com/2026/03/03/second-chance-hiring-strategies-can-provide-relief-amid-ongoing-sud-workforce-shortage/

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This is an exclusive BHB+ story. Lived experience is considered a cornerstone of substance use disorder (SUD) care through employed peer specialists.

04/09/2026

We are excited to announce that Wayspring has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner!

This honor is especially meaningful because it’s based entirely on feedback from our own employees and reflects the culture and purpose that drive our work every day.

Learn more: https://www.wayspring.com/wayspring-named-a-2026-usa-today-top-workplaces-winner/

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Wayspring is proud to announce that we have been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, an honor made especially meaningful because it is based entirely on feedback from our own employees.

04/02/2026

We’re proud to share that Wayspring has been named #9 overall on the Financial Times’ list of America’s Fastest‑Growing Companies, and #4 among healthcare companies.

This recognition reflects years of steady growth driven by our focus on expanding access to high-quality, whole‑person care for individuals with substance use disorder and serious mental illness.

Proud of our team and the impact we’re making together.

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03/27/2026

🚀 We’re hiring on our Network Solutions team at Wayspring—and this work truly matters. Wayspring’s Network Solutions team uses advanced analytics and real‑world outcomes data to help health plans and providers improve quality, reduce unnecessary cost, and perform in a value‑based care environment. Join this team to turn complex behavioral health data into actionable insights that drive measurable improvement across SUD and behavioral health networks!

If you’re passionate about using data, strategy, and collaboration to improve outcomes for people facing substance use disorder (SUD), we have two exciting opportunities to join a growing, high-impact team:

Network Solutions Manager: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6189920.careers?ShowJob=688283722

Network Solutions Analyst: https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6189920.careers?ShowJob=688283721

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03/24/2026

Brandy didn’t fully understand addiction until it nearly cost her everything. After a life‑threatening overdose, she made a choice to fight for her life, and that’s when she connected with Wayspring.

With Sara by her side, Brandy found steady support, trust, and someone who saw all of her.

“She actually cares about me as a person.”

Today, Brandy works full‑time, drives her own car, and is on the Dean’s List studying social work so she can help others find their way, too.

Brandy’s story shows what’s possible when no one has to recover alone.

Watch her full story below and explore more powerful member journeys in our latest Impact Report: https://www.flipsnack.com/A55A687A9F7/wayspring-impact-report/full-view.html?p=30

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03/19/2026

Our 2026 Impact Report is live!

Proud to share the stories, progress, and 150,000+ moments our team showed up for members with substance use disorder and serious mental illness.

👉 View the report: https://hubs.ly/Q047xpHh0

03/18/2026

We’re feeling extra lucky today thanks to our amazing Wayspring team. 💚

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our teammates across the nation! 🍀