Gary R. Hazy
Executive Director
Gary leads Lotus Behavioral Health's mission: helping kids and families find hope and heal from substance use. He guides the vision, partnerships and the nonprofit's commitment to access to care.
About Gary R. Hazy
Gary Hazy serves as the Executive Director of Lotus Behavioral Health. Over a career of more than 20 years in behavioral health, he has dedicated his work to kids and families facing challenging situations, and he has long advocated for accessible, compassionate, evidence-based care.
Gary builds a collaborative environment where team members are challenged, accountable and able to thrive. He values the expertise of the Lotus team and believes in empowering them to make a difference in the lives of the kids in their care.
Background
- More than 20 years in behavioral health
- Leadership roles across several states
- Advocate for accessible, evidence-based care for kids and families
His Role at Lotus
- Leads the organization and its mission
- Builds partnerships with referral sources, schools and insurers
- Oversees the scholarship and nonprofit work
Articles by Gary
How Long Does It Take to Break an Addiction? What Should I Look for in a Residential Treatment Program for Teens? Signs of Anxious Avoidant Attachment Style in Teens Addiction Relapse Rates in the United States Revealed Mixing Aspirin and Alcohol: Risks, Side Effects and What to Know How Long Does it Take to Break an Addiction? Keppra and Alcohol: Risks, Side Effects and What Happens Neurotypical vs Neurodivergent: How The Difference Impacts Teen Mental Health 57+ Cell Phone Addiction Statistics & Facts Narcan in Schools: Should Florida Campuses Stock the Overdose Antidote? Social Media Dealers: How Teens Get their Drugs OTC Drugs Teens Use to Get High Signs of Depression in Teens: What Parents Should Know What Is The “Robo Drug” and Why Teens Turn to Robotripping? OTC vs. Prescription: Understanding the Risks for Teen Health Drug Abuse Prevention Programs for Youth Crack vs Powdered Cocaine Most Effective Ways to Prevent Drug Abuse in Teens Navigating the Complex Trauma Healing Stages in Recovery How is Childhood Trauma and Addiction Connected? Can alcoholism run in the family? The Impact on Teens Teen Drug Abuse Stats in Florida Underage Drinking Statistics: Shedding Light on the Issue Vaping Statistics & Facts Exposed Social Media Addiction Statistics & Facts Revealed Why is my teen using drugs?
