Joanne Corbo Cruz

Social Work and Behavioral Health Manager, Health Care Partners, Inc.

Location(s) served: Michigan

Address: Southfield, Michigan

Email: jcorbo72@hotmail.com

Area of Expertise:
Older Adult and Adult Behavioral Health

Caregiving Experience:
Grandfather had a stroke and assisted with care when I was around 8. My mom has had various illnesses since my teens have had been the advocate in my family. Currently, assisting my aging parents and parents-in-law with health issues

Fun Fact about me:
I was born in a third world country and thought about doing missionary work when I was 8.

Profile:
Behavioral Health Manager
Created Behavioral Health Program at Health Care Partners
Various speaking engagements regarding caregiving issues locally and nationally
Speaking engagements in the senior community about Healthy Mental Health
Psychotherapist since 1998
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist through the Beck Institute
Worked with the Developmentally Delayed population in creating programs and training families to manage behavioral issues.
Specialization in Chemical Dependency, Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Anxiety, etc. Older Adult Mental Health, Co-dependency issues, Caregiving issues, Home Care.
Working with families who are caregivers to help empower, teach and support