Paige Falco

Paige earned her master’s degree in social work with a focus in Direct Practice in Mental Health and Substance Misuse from the University of Texas at Arlington and shortly after was awarded her license master social worker through the State of Texas. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of North Texas. She has worked in the mental health field for 7 years in the non-profit sector, specifically working with individuals dealing with severe and persistent mental illness. She is passionate about helping individuals, knowing that each person’s life is unique and special, and they should be treated with empathy, kindness, and respect. She believes that empowering the students at UNT to help them achieve their right to self-determination is key to being a successful withdrawal coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her three cats, spending time with loved ones, reading, and doing all the different things outdoors.