Brian McManus

Brian McManus is a Hamden native and currently resides in Fairfield with his wife and family. He earned a B.A. in History from Providence College and a Juris Doctor from Quinnipiac University School of Law. Brian practiced law for 17 years before transitioning in 2013 to the field of mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery. Since then, he has held roles with several organizations, including the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), Mountainside, The Lighthouse, and most recently Bicycle Health, a telehealth-based opioid use disorder treatment program. 

Brian holds the Recovery Coach Professional–Facilitator (RCP-F) designation through CCAR and is a Certified Peer Support & Recovery Professional (CPSRP) through the Connecticut Certification Board.

Outside of his professional work, Brian enjoys spending time with his family and serving his community. He is a member of the board of directors for Operation Hope of Fairfield, which works to address housing and food insecurity across Fairfield County. He has also mentored high school students through The Shepherds Program and remains active in the Providence College alumni community, where he previously served as president of the Providence College National Alumni Council.

Brian has been in sustained recovery since November 2010.

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