Kyle Brewer

Background

About Kyle Brewer

Kyle Brewer, BS, PR, NCPRSS works for Landmark Recovery as a Clinical Liaison where he develops and fosters relationships with hospitals, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ultimately make the process of getting someone connected to treatment resources easier and more efficient. He previously worked for the Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts where he supported specialty court programs across the state through training, advocacy, technical assistance, and grant management. Brewer previously served as the Peer Support and Recovery Services Manager for NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals where he managed NAADAC’s peer support and recovery-related initiatives, trainings, contracts, credentials, and programming. Brewer earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Addiction Studies from the University of Central Arkansas in 2013. He went on to use his lived experience with drug and alcohol addiction to become a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist, where he became the first Peer Recovery Specialist in Arkansas to be stationed in an emergency department. He led the development and implementation of this position at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and multiple hospitals across the state. In 2020, he became one of the first ten Certified Peer Supervisors in Arkansas. He is a member of NAADAC and The National Association of Peer Supporters (N.A.P.S.). Brewer is a trainer on a variety of topics, including Peer Support, Peer Supervision, Professional Development, Overdose Response, and Narcan Training. He has served on numerous committees and boards to develop, strengthen, improve, and expand peer support and recovery services across the United States. He was awarded the 2021 Arkansas Peer Leadership and 2022 Kirk Lane Peer Champion Award which acknowledges and celebrates exemplary leadership that has significant and positive impact on advancing the peer movement and practices of the peer support profession. Brewer was recognized as one of the 2022 Arkansas Money & Politics Future 50. The Future 50 represents business, political and cultural leaders in Arkansas who are poised to do big things in their fields. Most recently, Brewer received the John Avery Award. This award is given to the staff member who has consistently excelled in his or her position, made outstanding contributions in the area of service and dedication to NAADAC, promoted teamwork and collaboration, and done so with a positive and forward-thinking attitude.