David W. Covington, LPC, MBA

David W. Covington, LPC, MBA is a nationally recognized innovator in behavioral health crisis care. He is CEO and President of Recovery Innovations and Managing Partner at Behavioral Health Link, where he co-developed the Georgia Crisis and Access Line. David co-founded the Crisis Now and Zero Suicide initiatives, shaping crisis systems across the U.S. and globally. He also produces Moving America’s Soul on Suicide and co-hosts Lifelines: The 988 Podcast. A licensed professional counselor and award-winning leader, David continues to champion systems that respond with compassion, not handcuffs.