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leader in the substance abuse health care profession, Robert
Garner brings the most current research-based methods to efficiently
coordinate services and operate a large County Department. As the
Director, his Department was the first County in the State to develop a
managed and coordinated system of care for adult treatment. His
Department was also the first to fund a psychiatrist to provide for
dually diagnosed clients in the treatment system and the first County
to fund a network of transitional housing services to support clients in
recovery.

Recognizing that continuing education is key to maintaining a high
standard of care, Mr. Garner developed the Learning Institute and the
Research Institute focusing on implementing evidence – based best
practices in the County and bringing nationally renowned experts to
provide on-going training to the provider groups that comprise the
County’s system of care. Robert Garner has brought forth the gold
standard for others to follow on how to blend high quality standards
into an integrated system of care that is strategic, evidence-based and
financially responsible

Robert Garner is also the Founding member and past President of the
California Association of County Drug and Alcohol Administrators
where he is currently the Chairman of the Youth Committee.

ROBERT B. KAHN, PH.D.

Robert B. Kahn is the President of the California Opioid Maintenance
Providers (COMP) and a Board Member of the American Association
for the Treatment of Opioid Dependence (AATOD). He holds a
Bachelor’s, Masters, and Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Clinical-
Counseling Psychology. Dr Kahn is both a licensed Marriage &
Family Therapist and a Clinical Psychologist. He has taught at several
colleges and Universities and has written numerous articles on
behavioral health. He is also the author of the book, To Your Health,
offering insights into our biochemistry and psychology.

Since the late 1960's, Dr. Kahn has administered programs that treat
mental health and substance abusing patients. He first began treating