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Mark A Grove

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Case Manager ll - REACH Program at The Connection, Inc.
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Mark A. Grove is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist with nearly two decades of experience in Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health. A former Director of Staffing and Diversity at Aetna, he holds degrees from Long Island University and a certificate from Yale. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated, professional champion for others.

Driven by a deep sense of purpose, Mark is a passionate advocate for advancing healing, dignity, and hope. His personal philosophy, shaped by resilience and empathy, is centered on the belief that giving back is essential to making a life, not just a living. He is committed to fostering trust and supporting others through profound challenges.

He received the White House Presidential Merit Award and implemented one of the countrys first corporate diversity programs alongside tennis legend Arthur Ashe Jr.

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Experience
48 Years
Current Role
Case Manager ll - REACH Program
Job Level
Middle
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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SUD & Mental Health
His career is dedicated to coaching, case management, and harm reduction for individuals with Substance Use Disorder and mental health issues, actively working to fight stigma.
Diversity & Inclusion
As a former Director at Aetna, he pioneered one of the first diversity programs in the US with Arthur Ashe Jr. , earning a White House Presidential Award for his work.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Case Manager ll - REACH Program
The Connection, Inc.
1-2025 - 1-2025
Recovery Manager
Lantana Recovery
7-2024 - 12-2024
Recovery Coach
WEST HARTFORD-BLOOMFIELD HEALTH DISTRICT
11-2023 - 4-2024
Mobie Employment Specialist
BHcare
7-2023 - 11-2023
Employment Specialist
FELLOWSHIP PLACE, INC
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Education
1971 - 1975
BA
Long Island University
5-1975 - 5-1976
Masters
Long Island University
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