Laura Ragle is a behavioral health professional, social worker, and person in long-term recovery with more than 12 years of lived recovery experience. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work and has built her career serving individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.
Her professional experience includes work as a Peer Recovery Support Specialist and Chemical Dependency Counselor, as well as leadership within behavioral health and outpatient services. This combination of lived experience, direct service, education, and leadership provides Laura with a unique perspective on the behavioral health continuum of care.
Laura is passionate about reducing barriers to treatment, strengthening recovery-oriented systems of care, and ensuring the voices of individuals and families are represented. She is honored to bring both her personal and professional experiences to her role on the Preble County Mental Health & Recovery Board.
