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Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Eastern Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - EASTERN REGION VICKI KONCZAK-MILTZ EASTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio JOSEPH GARANT CLINICAL COUNSELOR LAURIE MOUSSEAU CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio LINDSAY WALKER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio MARCY TREMAIN-NUNNELEY CLINICAL COUNSELOR MARIA KANISZEWSKI CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio NICKOLE STEIN-FISHER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio RYAN BROWN CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio TINA LAMARRE CASE MANAGER CATHERINE ISBELL CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio

Meet the Clinical Counselors serving Central Northern Michigan at Catholic Human Services. Our licensed professionals provide compassionate, evidence-based counseling and behavioral health support to individuals, families, and communities. CLINICAL COUNSELORS - CENTRAL REGION VICKI KONCZAK-MILTZ CENTRAL REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio CHARLES "CHUCK" HUITEMA CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio JULIA ADAMS CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio TRACEY WHEELER CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio AMY HAGGERTY CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio MICHELLE KLINE CLINICAL COUNSELOR Click here for bio

Catholic Human Services Senior Volunteer Programs connect older adults with meaningful volunteer opportunities across Northern Michigan. Our programs empower seniors to stay active, engaged, and make a positive impact in their communities. SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS THERESA KERRY SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS DIRECTOR Click here for bio ASHLEY REDINGER LEAD VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Click here for bio GARRETT BANKS SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR Click here for bio TINA SCHICTHEL SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS RECEPTIONIST Click here for bio

Get in touch with Catholic Human Services in Northern Michigan. Contact our team for questions about counseling, recovery, prevention, senior programs, volunteer opportunities, or support services. We’re here to help and connect with our community. CONTACT CHS 1000 Hastings St, Traverse City, MI 49686 (231) 947-8110 REQUEST A CALL BACK First name* Last name* Email* Phone* What regional office would you like to hear from?* Traverse City Alpena Cadillac Gaylord I would like to learn more about the following services:* Substance Misuse Services Behavioral Health Employee Assistance Program Adoption and Pregnancy Recovery Care Services Alcohol Highway & Safety Impact Senior Volunteer Programs Supporting Families Up North Prevention Wellness Response Team Other Add a message or tell us more about what you need* SEND MESSAGE

Find Catholic Human Services locations across Northern Michigan. Access our offices for counseling, recovery, prevention, senior programs, and community services. Conveniently connect with our team to receive compassionate support near you. LOCATIONS 14 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT NORTHERN MI Traverse City Regional Administrative Office 1000 Hastings St Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: (231) 947-8110 chshastings@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chshastings@catholichumanservices.org) Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat - Sun | Closed Evenings by Appointment Alpena 154 S. Ripley Blvd. Alpena, MI 49707 Phone: (989) 356-6385 chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org) Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat - Sun | Closed Atlanta Thunder Bay Community Health Services (TBCHS) 11899 M-32 Atlanta, MI 49709 Phone: (989) 356-6385 chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Benzonia Benzie Community Resource Center 6051 Frankfort Highway Benzonia MI 49616 Phone: (231) 775-6581 chscadillac@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chscadillac@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Cadillac 421 S. Mitchell St. Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone: (231) 775-6581 chscadillac@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chscadillac@catholichumanservices.org) Mon - Thu | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Fri - Sun | Closed Gaylord 829 W. Main St., Suite C4 Gaylord , MI 49735 Phone: (989) 732-6761 Mon -Fri | 8:30-5:00 Closed for lunch | 12pm-1pm for lunch Sat - Sun | Closed Manistee 2198 US-31, Manistee, MI 49660 Phone: (231) 775-6581 Hours by appointment Harrisville 106 N. Fifth Street Harrisville, MI 48740 Phone: (989) 356-6385 chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Houghton Lake 206 Health Parkway Houghton Lake, MI 48629 Phone: (989) 732-6761 chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Mancelona Community Resource Center 205 Grove St. Mancelona, MI 49659 Phone: (989) 732-6761 Fax: (231) 587-4373 chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Mio Madonna Hall 209 West 8th Street Mio, MI 48647 Phone: (989) 732-6761 chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Rogers City Thunder Bay Community Health Services 205 S. Bradley Highway Rogers City, MI 49779 Phone: (989) 356-6385 chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Tawas Ascension St. Joseph 200 Hemlock Road Tawas City MI 48763 Phone: (989) 356-6385 chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsalpena@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment West Branch 335 E. Houghton Ave. West Branch, MI 48661 Phone: (989) 732-6761 chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chsgaylord@catholichumanservices.org) Hours by appointment Traverse City - Senior Volunteer Programs 1000 Hastings Street Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: (231) 929-7070 chshastings@catholichumanservices.org(mailto:chshastings@catholichumanservices.org) Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Sat - Sun | Closed

Meet the dedicated support staff at Catholic Human Services who ensure smooth operations and effective service delivery across Northern Michigan. Their behind-the-scenes work helps empower individuals, families, and communities with compassionate care. SUPPORT STAFF HEATHER EVERETT OPERATIONS MANAGER Click here for bio FAYE HOUTZ BILLING SPECIALIST APRIL WEBER REGISTRATION AMANDA PRIAMI WESTERN/SOUTHWESTERN SUPPORT STAFF SYDNEY BRANDT WESTERN RECEPTION Click here for bio CHRISTINE BARLEY BILLING SUPERVISOR DOROTHY KEPLINGER WESTERN RECEPTION DAWN MCSWAIN REGISTRATION & SUPPORT STAFF JENNIFER BIRD EASTERN SUPPORT STAFF MICHELLE CHAPPA REGISTRATION CATHERINE HUNT CENTRAL SUPPORT STAFF REBEKKA WELSH CENTRAL RECEPTION

Compassionate support for individuals, families & communities across Northern Michigan. Catholic Human Services offers behavioral health, substance use prevention, senior support, recovery services & more to strengthen resilience and foster hope. Services for individuals, families and communities across Northern Lower Michigan All are welcome regardless of faith, income, or circumstance. OUR SERVICES FIND US IN YOUR COMMUNITY CAREERS 14 Locations throughout Northern Michigan | Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF International) Interpretive Services Available | Licensed by the State of Michigan | Over 50 Years of Experience ABOUT US Founded in 1972 by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gaylord, Catholic Human Services (CHS) has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and professional support throughout Northern Lower Michigan. Guided by Catholic values and a deep commitment to human dignity, we are proud to serve individuals and families of all backgrounds, regardless of faith, income, race, or ethnicity. Over the decades, CHS has expanded to serve all 21 counties in Northern Michigan through a network of regional and satellite offices. With regional main offices in Traverse City, Alpena, Gaylord, and Cadillac, our teams are embedded in the communities we serve, offering accessible, person-centered services where they are needed most. Each year, more than 26,000 individuals receive support from CHS across a continuum of services, including behavioral health counseling, substance misuse treatment and prevention, pregnancy counseling and open adoption, senior support, and community-based social services. We are proud to collaborate with local, county, and state agencies to deliver evidence-based programs that reflect the highest standards in our field. At CHS, we are committed to restoring hope, strengthening families, and fostering resilience, one life at a time. OUR SERVICES ADOPTION SERVICES ALCHOHOL HIGHWAY SAFETY & IMPACT BEHAVIORAL SERVICES EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PRIME FOR LIFE RECOVERY CARE SERVICES SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS SUPPORTING FAMILIES UP NORTH PREVENTION WELLNESS RESPONSE TEAM UP NORTH PREVENTION Up North Prevention is a regional initiative led by Catholic Human Services, designed to create a cohesive and collaborative approach to substance use prevention across Northern Lower Michigan. Its mission is to strengthen prevention efforts by unifying strategies across a broad geographic area, optimizing resources, and fostering a shared regional vision. By prioritizing prevention at the forefront, Up North Prevention builds a coordinated framework that supports families, empowers communities, and promotes long-term well-being. VISIT UPNORTHPREVENTION.ORG CHS CAREERS JOIN OUR MISSION-DRIVEN TEAM At Catholic Human Services, our work is more than a job—it’s a calling. We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated professionals who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across Northern Michigan. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore current opportunities and become part of a team committed to hope, healing, and human dignity. EXPLORE CAREERS SERVICE AREAS Catholic Human Services operates regional offices in Traverse City, Alpena, Gaylord, and Cadillac. Each regional office serves as a central hub, supporting a network of services delivered in communities across our 21-county service area. 3-YEAR ACCREDITATION Recovery Friendly Workplaces (RFWs) support their communities by recognizing recovery from substance use disorder(SUD)/opioid use disorder (OUD) as a strength and by being willing to work intentionally with people in recovery. RFWs encourage a healthy and safe environment where employers, employees, and communities can collaborate to create positive change and eliminate barriers for those impacted by substance use disorder.

Catholic Human Services’ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports Northern Michigan employees with confidential counseling, work-life resources, and guidance. Our services help individuals and organizations promote wellness, resilience, and productivity. EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR EMPLOYERS AND THEIR TEAMS In today’s world, employees are facing more stress and mental health challenges than ever. According to Gallup, nearly 70% of employees are struggling rather than thriving—resulting in disengagement and lost productivity that affects businesses across the board. As a Northern Michigan business leader, you have the opportunity to make a difference. Catholic Human Services offers a cost-effective Employee Assistance Program (EAP) designed to support your workforce with compassionate, confidential care. WHAT IS CHS EAP? Our EAP is a voluntary, work-based program that offers employees and their families: Free, confidential short-term counseling Assessments, referrals, and follow-ups Support for personal and work-related issues Services are delivered promptly, locally, and in private settings—often with appointments available within 48 hours. CONTACT A CHS NEAR YOU

Catholic Human Services provides home-based services across Northern Michigan, delivering personalized care and support to individuals and families. Our compassionate team offers in-home counseling, case management, and assistance to promote health, safety, and well-being. HOME BASED SERVICES NICKOLE STEIN-FISHER HOME BASED SUPERVISOR Click here for bio MICHELLE BAILEY HOME BASED SERVICES

Catholic Human Services offers comprehensive behavioral health services in Northern Michigan. Our licensed counselors provide counseling, therapy, and support for individuals and families to promote mental wellness, resilience, and overall well-being. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING WITH DIGNITY, RESPECT AND HOPE Life can be overwhelming. Whether you’re coping with loss, navigating relationship challenges, or facing mental health concerns, Catholic Human Services is here to help. Our licensed counselors offer compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals and families throughout Northern Michigan. We work with people of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels, using best-practice strategies to guide clients toward healing, clarity, and personal growth. Our counseling services are accessible through in person or teletherapy via Zoom along with individual, couples, families and or group therapy services. HOW WE CAN HELP Our counseling services address a wide range of life challenges, including: Grief and loss Stress management Mild to moderate mental health issues Marital, family, or relationship difficulties Life transitions and adjustment concerns Trauma and emotional wounds Anxiety and depression Substance use and addiction All services are strictly confidential and delivered in accordance with state and federal privacy guidelines. CONTACT A CHS NEAR YOU

Catholic Human Services offers recovery care services that support individuals on their healing journey across Northern Michigan. Our compassionate, person-centered programs provide guidance, resources, and long-term support for lasting recovery and wellness. RECOVERY CARE SERVICES AMY MULLARD RECOVERY CARE SERVICES MANAGER Click here for bio DR. JASON BEATTY Click here for bio GAGE BEATTY PEER RECOVERY COACH GRAYSON LEWIS PEER RECOVERY COACH Click here for bio CHELSEA NOFFZE RN BSN REGISTERED NURSE - ALPENA REGION Click here for bio REBECCA "BECKY" MEEKER RN REGISTERED NURSE - GAYLORD REGION BRANDON BOURDON WESTERN PEER RECOVERY COACH/CLINICAL APPRENTICE Click here for bio SARAH HEGG WESTERN/SOUTHWESTERN REGION CLINICAL SUPERVISOR Click here for bio RENEE CUNNINGHAM MSN RN REGISTERED NURSE - TC AND CADILLAC REGION Click here for bio

Catholic Human Services offers the Prime for Life program in Northern Michigan, helping individuals reduce risky substance use through evidence-based education and prevention strategies. Our program promotes safer choices, awareness, and long-term wellness. PRIME FOR LIFE A JUDGEMENT-FREE PATH TO AWARENESS, PREVENTION AND GROWTH Prime for Life is an evidence-based prevention and intervention program offered through Catholic Human Services, designed to help individuals understand the risks associated with alcohol and drug use. Whether you're here due to a legal requirement or seeking personal growth, Prime for Life offers a respectful, non-judgmental space for self-reflection and learning. We believe that education, not shame, inspires real change. This program helps participants explore their values, assess their choices, and take meaningful steps toward a healthier future. WHAT MAKES PRIME FOR LIFE DIFFERENT? Doable: Shifts attitudes, beliefs, and risk perceptions—bringing real behavior change within reach. Informative: Uses research-based content presented in an easy-to-understand way, with real-life application. Motivational: Offers self-assessment tools that help participants connect personal values with decision-making and understand what they may be risking. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Our trained facilitators guide participants through three key areas: Exploring: Gain awareness of your personal risk and how it relates to your current choices. Protecting: Understand the progression of substance use and identify where you may be on that path. Reflecting: Prepare for personal change through meaningful insight and goal-setting. AGES 13-18 REGISTER HERE AGES 19 AND OLDER Promoting a Life Well Lived: Concerned with the role that alcohol or drugs play in your life? Do you want to make a change but need to learn more? Catholic Human Services offers Prime For Life® classes as a way of understanding how alcohol and drug-related problems develop, what we can do to prevent them, and why we sometimes need help. The virtual course presents carefully selected information in a non-judgmental way which provokes new thinking and provides individuals with a solid basis for making decisions about their alcohol and drug use. Individuals who may not have access to WiFi, a cell phone, tablet, or computer – may request assistance during the registration process. Once we receive your registration, we will email you a confirmation and send class materials through the U.S. mail service. Details: $120 for a 8-12 hr Substance Use Disorder intervention course that is offered virtually. Please call (231) 775-6581 to register and pre-pay for the course.