John Otenasek was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1984. Since that time he has experienced many modes of treatment and has enjoyed a hard-fought for recovery. He has worked as a consumer-provider of direct care services since 1992, in such capacities as support staff, halfway house manager and more recently as program manager for a residential treatment facility. He moved to Virgina in May of 2005 and was hired as REACH program director of May 2007. He serves on the following Boards of Directors: HRCSB (Harrisonburg Rockingham Community Services Board), Gould Farm, Crossing Creeks, and VAPRA (Virginia Psyichiatric Rehabilitation Association). He helps lead a weekly support group in Harrisonburg, where the REACH office and his home are.
Our Mission
REACH promotes self-discovery and self-appreciation through improving life
skills, fostering increased confidence, and investing in personal recovery.
Staff
John Otenasek was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 1984. Since that time he has experienced many modes of treatment and has enjoyed a hard-fought for recovery. He has worked as a consumer-provider of direct care services since 1992, in such capacities as support staff, halfway house manager and more recently as program manager for a residential treatment facility. He moved to Virgina in May of 2005 and was hired as REACH program director of May 2007. He serves on the following Boards of Directors: HRCSB (Harrisonburg Rockingham Community Services Board), Gould Farm, Crossing Creeks, and VAPRA (Virginia Psyichiatric Rehabilitation Association). He helps lead a weekly support group in Harrisonburg, where the REACH office and his home are. 
Our Mission
