April Vadell

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
April

April Vadell

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS), Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Advocate Location
Wilmington , DE 19805
Specialty
Medical Guidance
Other Services
Survivor Support
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I assist patients, families, caregivers, and care partners who are navigating healthcare, behavioral health, recovery-related, disability, aging-related, and community resource challenges. Many individuals and families find themselves trying to coordinate multiple providers, understand insurance coverage, access services, locate resources, or determine what steps to take next. I provide guidance, advocacy, care coordination, and support throughout that process.

My areas of assistance include healthcare navigation, patient advocacy, care coordination, Medicare and Medicaid navigation, insurance-related concerns, provider and appointment coordination, transportation resources, housing resources, home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), mobility equipment, disability resources, caregiver support, behavioral health services, recovery support services, and social service navigation.

My experience includes working with individuals and families facing chronic medical conditions, complex healthcare needs, disabilities, behavioral health concerns, recovery-related needs, aging-related challenges, care transitions, barriers to care, insurance issues, and difficulties accessing services and resources. I assist with identifying available options, locating providers, understanding treatment recommendations, communicating with healthcare teams, coordinating services, connecting individuals to community resources, and navigating healthcare, insurance, and social service systems.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is Nationwide
My Survivor Support Advocacy Qualifications
I am a survivor of Behavioral Health and Recovery
I have been trained and/or certified as a peer mentor.
I am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in Delaware with a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling and a Master of Business Administration. Throughout my career, I have provided mentorship, guidance, advocacy, and support to individuals and families involved in behavioral health, recovery, healthcare, and community-based services. My professional experience includes care coordination, resource navigation, clinical support, and advocacy within healthcare and behavioral health settings. I have also supervised clinical staff and provided training, coaching, and professional support to members of interdisciplinary care teams.
My background includes healthcare advocacy, behavioral health services, substance use treatment, care coordination, and clinical supervision. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families facing medical, behavioral health, recovery, disability, and aging-related challenges. These experiences have given me a broad understanding of healthcare systems, community resources, and the obstacles people often encounter while navigating care and support services.
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My path to patient advocacy was shaped by both professional and personal experiences navigating complex systems and helping others do the same. Throughout my career, I have worked in healthcare, behavioral health, care coordination, and community-based services, supporting individuals and families facing medical, behavioral health, recovery, disability, aging-related, and life-transition challenges.

Over the years, I have seen how difficult it can be to navigate healthcare, insurance, social service, and community resource systems, especially during times of illness, crisis, uncertainty, or major change. I have also witnessed the impact that information, support, advocacy, and access to resources can have on an individual's ability to move forward.

These experiences led me to patient advocacy. They reinforced the importance of listening, understanding each person's unique circumstances, and helping individuals and families navigate barriers, identify options, and access the support and services available to them.
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Formal Education
Master of Science in Addictions Counseling (MS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Bachelor's Degree in Addictions Counseling (BS)
Additional Skills
My background includes patient advocacy, healthcare navigation, care coordination, behavioral health services, recovery support services, healthcare system navigation, insurance navigation, Medicare, Medicaid, disability resources, community resource coordination, housing resources, transportation resources, home health services, durable medical equipment (DME), caregiver support, chronic illness support, aging-related concerns, social service navigation, and support for individuals and families facing complex medical, behavioral health, and life-transition challenges.

I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA), a Master of Science in Addictions Counseling, and am a Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). My experience includes working with individuals, families, caregivers, older adults, disabled adults, Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries, and individuals navigating multiple healthcare, behavioral health, and community-based systems.

Additional areas of experience include provider coordination, appointment coordination, healthcare communication, treatment navigation, resource identification, barriers-to-care resolution, recovery support, behavioral health support, patient education, advocacy support, community outreach, and interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare and social service settings.
Professional Affiliations
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP), Delaware
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Delaware
• Acudetox Specialist (NADA Certified)
• Certified Doula
• Certified Lead Teacher, State of Delaware
• Narcan Administration Certified
• Extensive continuing education in addiction treatment, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, healthcare navigation, patient advocacy, care coordination, recovery support services, ethics, case management, and community-based resource coordination.
• Professional experience providing advocacy, care coordination, healthcare navigation, behavioral health support, and resource coordination across medical, recovery, and community-based settings.
• Experienced presenter and trainer on topics including addiction, recovery support services, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, pregnancy and parenting, healthcare navigation, patient advocacy, and community resources.
• Greater National Advocates (GNA)
• Patient Advocacy 360 (PA360)