Kelly Reuter, LCSW
Education and training
Master of Social Work (MSW) – University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology – Buffalo State College
Professional interests
Serious mental illness, criminal justice reform, improving access to low barrier permanent supportive housing, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed care.
A little about me
I previously worked in New York City at the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES) for a grant-funded program Intensive Mobile Treatment (IMT). I conducted outreach to individuals experiencing serious mental illness and street homelessness. I worked with individuals with criminal justice involvement conducting visits at Rikers Island and forensic psychiatric hospitals.
Why I love my job
I am dedicated to ensuring individuals with behavioral health diagnoses receive the highest quality of care. My familiarity and interest in the Institute for Family Health began through a partnership with my former employer CASES. CASES and the Institute provided primary care services co-located at the Nathaniel Clinic in Harlem.
Professional certifications or affiliations
Acceptance and Committment Therapy (ACT)
Trauma Recovery and Empowerment Model (TREM)