USCG (Ret.) Military Liaison & Peer Support Specialist
Nick Antis, USCG (Ret.), serves as the Military Liaison and Peer Support Specialist at Panacea Behavioral Health & Wellness Center. Throughout his Coast Guard career, he held a variety of operational, leadership, and instructional roles, including Search and Rescue Specialist, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Deployable Team Leader, Tactical Law Enforcement Operator, Explosive Detection K-9 Handler, and Instructor.
His service included conducting high-risk operations throughout the United States and deploying internationally to work alongside allied and partner nations, supporting maritime security missions, providing specialized training, and strengthening international partnerships. Today, Nick is dedicated to serving veterans, active-duty service members, Reserve and National Guard personnel, and their families by connecting them with behavioral health resources, peer support, and community-based services.

He works to build collaborative partnerships with military organizations, educational institutions, veteran service organizations, and community agencies to expand access to care and strengthen support for the military community. As a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitator, Nick combines operational leadership, real-world experience, and evidence-based peer support to help veterans and service members build resilience, overcome challenges, and strengthen their path toward long-term wellness. His passion is building partnerships that expand access to care and improve the well-being of the military community.
Specialties & Interests:
Anxiety
Attachment Disorders
Behavioral Issues
Blended Families
Caregiver Support
Depression
Domestic Violence
Life Transitions
Marital/Relationship Issues
Mood Disorders
Parenting Support
Self-Esteem
Substance Use
Social Skills/Relationships
Stress Management
Women’s Issues
