Matt Ellis, BA, LADC
Matt graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and obtained an Addiction Counseling diploma from Minneapolis Community Technical College. Matt began his career with Park Avenue Center as an intern with the Chemical Health Assessor department and, upon finishing his internship, officially joined the team. Matt developed a passion for the chemical dependency field while working with individuals in active alcoholic housing. Many of these clients were chronically homeless and underserved in the community and he sought a way to help them. In his role as a Chemical Health Assessor, Matt provides support and finds proper treatment opportunities for clients based on their individual needs. Outside of work, Matt enjoys playing the ukulele, watching Alabama football, going to music concerts, and traveling.