#5 - Guest Bob Hansen - A Life in Behavioral Health and Recovery

Our guest this week on Hopecast from the City Mission is Bob Hansen, a longtime leader in behavioral health and recovery work across West Virginia. Hosted by Mitch Webb and Steven Little, this conversation walks through how Bob first entered the field, the experiences that shaped his leadership, and the lessons he has learned along the way.Bob spent years leading at Prestera Center, helping expand access to mental health and addiction recovery services across the region. His work later extended to the state level, where he played a role in shaping West Virginia’s response to the opioid crisis and strengthening systems of care for those in need. He has also been connected to community-based efforts like Harmony House, supporting practical solutions for individuals working toward stability and recovery.In this episode, Bob reflects on the realities of the work, the challenges facing communities today, and where he believes behavioral health and recovery efforts are headed in the future. It is a thoughtful, grounded conversation from someone who has spent decades in the middle of this work.