Peer Assistance Directory -- Peer Assistance, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Peer Assistance Helpline
(800) 654-5167

AANA Peer Assistance Resource Directory

Following resources are available for helping CRNAs and student nurse anesthetists facing chemical dependency or substance misuse issues. This assistance is also for the families, friends, coworkers, managers, supervisors, or colleagues seeking information or guidance.

Search by State for:

State Peer Assistance Advisors
Chemical Dependency Programs
- State Association Peer Assistance Program
- State Level Chemical Dependency/Peer Assistance Programs
State Boards of Nursing

Select a state from the drop down list below, then click search.

The first step in getting help is to contact your state peer advisor or call the helpline (800)654-5167

New York

State Peer Advisor (1)

Brian J. Bauhs, CRNA, MSN
Brooklyn, NY 11215
p: 646-287-6636
e: brianjbauhs@yahoo.com

State Peer Advisor (2)

Laura Ardizzone, CRNA, DNP, DCC
Jersey City, NJ 07302
p: 646-541-7755 (C)
e: lla99@hotmail.com

Chemical Dependency Program (1)

Statewide Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (SPAN) (P)
New York State Nurses Association
Ellen Brickman, MPH, MS, NP
11 Cornell Road
Latham, NY 12110-1403
p: 518-782-9400 ext. 265
f: 518-786-3007
e: span@nysna.org
Web site: http://www.nysna.org/span/main.htm

Chemical Dependency Program (2)

Professional Assistance Program (A)
State Education Department
Bernadette Lochner, RN, MS, NPP
80 Wolf Road, Suite 204
Albany, NY 12205-2643
p: 518-474-3817 ext. 480
f: 518-485-9378
e: PAP@mail.nysed.gov
Web site: http://www.op.nysed.gov/pap.htm

State Board of Nursing

New York State Board of Nursing, State Education Department
Barbara Zittel, PhD, RN, Executive Secretary
89 Washington Avenue
West Wing, Second Floor
Albany, NY 12234-1000
p: 518-474-3817 ext. 280
f: 518-474-3706
e: nursebd@mail.nysed.gov
Web site: http://www.nysed.gov/prof/nurse.htm

(D)	Disciplinary Program (State Administration or Recognized)
(A)	Diversion [Alternative to Disciplinary Program]
(P)	Peer Assistance Networking Program (Non-State Administered/Recognized)

Submit Peer Assistance Resource Directory revisions to:

Julie Rice
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
222 S. Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001
Phone: 847-655-1114
Email: jrice@aana.com
Fax: 847-692-4317