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Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches is proud to announce their CEO, Dr. Linda DePiano, has recently been awarded the Peter Faircloth Memorial Recognition Award from the Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehabilitation Programs (CARP).

Dr. DePiano, who was selected for the award because of her tireless dedication to helping individuals with substance abuse problems, has been with Oakwood Center for 26 years and has, throughout her career, helped to advance mental health issues and awareness through published articles, teaching and trainings. Dr. DePiano is chairperson of the Human Services Coalition of Palm Beach County, serves on the executive committee of the Board of Directors of the Florida Council for Community Mental Health as Board Secretary, a member of the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Planning Council.