Heather Aspero, CRS
Certified Recovery Specialist
Heather Aspero is a Certified Recovery Specialist supporting the Whole Health Study, led by Dr. David Mandell, Dr. Hillary Bogner, and Dr. Kyle Kampman, which focuses on the treatment of opioid use disorder and psychiatric disorders in a primary care setting. Heather has been a Recovery Specialist for the state of Pennsylvania since 2015. Prior to joining the center was working with individuals with Substance/Opioid use disorder in the community and in outpatient settings.
Heather is passionate about Substance use, and Mental health care accessibility and continuing her education to further help others.
Outside of Penn, Heather enjoys relaxing and spending time with her two children, friends, family, and pets.
Whole Health Study
Collaborative Care for people with OUD and Mental health conditions. This study will refine and rigorously test a collaborative care model for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, or an anxiety disorder in primary care. We also will examine clinician and practice characteristics associated with successful implementation and the cost effectiveness of different care models.