Our Clinical Leader
Daniel J. Regan
Founder & CEO of HealingUS Centers | Author & Public Speaker
- 14+ Years of Experience
- Founder & CEO, Healing Us Centers
ABOUT Daniel J. Regan
Driven by Purpose. Committed to Healing.
Daniel J. Regan is the Founder and CEO of HealingUS Centers and a nationally recognized behavioral health leader, addiction recovery advocate, author, and public speaker.
With over 14 years of experience, he works to improve access to ethical addiction treatment, strengthen recovery communities, advance behavioral healthcare innovation, and influence public policy across the United States.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Founder & CEO, Healing Us Centers
- Founder, Healing Us Communities
- Advisor, KuraHealth
- Author & Public Speaker
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Social Work (Rutgers University - Newark)
- Associate of Science, Social Work (Brookdale Community College)
SPECIALITY AREAS
- Behavioral Health Leadership
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Community-Based Recovery Programs
- Recovery Community Organizations
- Ethical Treatment-Provider Practices
- Behavioral Health Policy Advocacy
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIP
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
- Certified Recovery Coach
Professional Memberships
- New Jersey Coalition of Treatment Providers (NJCTP) - President
Awards
- AFP - Excellence in Philanthropy
- City of Newark - Commendation Award
- State of New Jersey, Senate and General Assembly - Commendation Award

Treatment Philosophy
Daniel believes effective behavioral healthcare combines evidence-based treatment with compassionate, community-centered recovery. His philosophy emphasizes ethical care, peer support, long-term recovery planning, and improving quality of life for individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges.
Featured Media & Publications
Daniel regularly contributes to conversations on addiction recovery, behavioral health innovation, mental health advocacy, and recovery-focused public policy through books, keynote presentations, media interviews, and national conferences.
- Healing Us: A Memoir
- Healing Communities Through Connection
- Keynote presentations at universities and national conferences
- Panels at the United Nations Science Summit on Mental Health and Community Innovation
- Workshops and media appearances addressing PTSD, trauma, and ethical care
- Medical travel & digital health news
- Stigma-free voices; and Inside Business Today
Have Questions or Ready to Get Started?
Reach out to Daniel J. Regan to learn more about our programs and how we can help.