Ryan Reusser is a behavioral health professional, recovery advocate, and community leader dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges, substance use disorders, crisis situations, housing instability, and justice system involvement. He currently works in crisis services at Cascadia Health, where he provides direct support, de-escalation, resource navigation, and crisis intervention services for individuals experiencing acute behavioral health needs.
Ryan is also the Executive Director of Dads Helping Dads, a peer-led organization focused on strengthening fathers, supporting family reunification, and helping parents build stability, accountability, and healthy community connections. Through this work, he advocates for trauma-informed care, peer-delivered services, and equitable access to support systems for underserved families and individuals.
In addition to his direct service and leadership roles, Ryan serves as a father and an Advisory Board member for The Pathfinder Network, and participates in multiple community collaboratives and advocacy groups, including the FITCOG with the PPB, serves on the DCHS CBAC for Multnomah County, and is active on the ODHS Steering Committee. His work centers on bridging gaps between systems and the people they serve while amplifying the voices of individuals with lived experience. He is committed to helping improve behavioral health systems, peer support services, and family-centered approaches through collaboration, advocacy, and community engagement.
Ryan holds multiple professional certifications, including Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS), Certified Recovery Mentor II (CRM II), Family Support Specialist (FSS), Forensic Peer, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Registered (CADC-R), and Qualified Mental Health Associate – Registered (QMHA-R). Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, he is passionate about crisis response, peer support, recovery advocacy, fatherhood engagement, and building stronger, more compassionate communities.