Tessa Garrow

Biography

Tessa Garrow is a Behavioral Health Specialist for Purdue Extension in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. In addition to her training and experience in public health, Tessa worked as a therapist, supervisor, and clinical director in the mental health profession for over 10 years. Tessa has worked with a diverse range of mental health issues and in a variety of clinical settings, such as outpatient, inpatient, residential, and school-based locations. Tessa utilizes her combined public health and mental health expertise to implement several statewide mental health and substance use education initiatives for Purdue Extension in Indiana.

Education

• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling (MS)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Indiana and New York
• Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)
• Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Instructor
• Navigating Difference
• Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper
• Former SAFE ZONE Trainer

Professional Affiliations

• American Counseling Association (ACA)
• American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Purdue Cooperative Extension Specialists Association (PUCESA) - Executive Council Member