Monika Taylor, LCSW, CASAC

Monika Taylor, LCSW, CASAC
Monika Taylor, LCSW, CASAC
Director Behavioral Health
Crouse Health

Ms. Taylor is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) with over 20 years work experience including direct clinical care and a variety of administrative roles. She presently is the director of behavioral health services at Crouse Hospital. Throughout her career Ms. Taylor has been dedicated to improving substance use disorder treatment for women, individuals with co-occurring disorders and other disadvantaged populations. Her current efforts include advocacy on the local, state and federal level for treatment on demand.

Ms. Taylor serves on many Boards and coalitions, including New York State Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers; Onondaga County Drug Task Force; Prevention Network; Elmcrest; Onondaga County Community Services Board; Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Coaliton and others. Ms. Taylor has participated in community forums and interviews to help raise awareness and work towards solutions addressing the heroin epidemic.