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Center City Family Program: all presenters
and counselors:
“We are so grateful. You have given us back our
son!”
This testimonial came from a recent Hazelden Betty Ford alum in response to our Carry the Message program which
encourages patients and program participants to share his or her treatment experience.
Congratulations to the staff members from across the
organization who have recently been recognized.
Nikki Erdman
Supervisor Addiction Program Plymouth, Minnesota Eight years of service
“Extremely compassionate and patient...our journey to recovery began here.”
Kate Roselle
Family Program Professional 2 Plymouth, Minnesota Two years of service
“Thanks to Kate who created a safe and tight-knit Family Program I was able to delve deep within myself. With her
affirmations I was able to accept my family, my reality
and myself.”
Tim Craley
Addiction Counselor 4 Newberg, Oregon
Six years of service
David Bjorklund
Addiction Counselor 1 Plymouth, Minnesota
2 years of service
“I am nominating David because, out of the many therapists &
counselors my daughter has had, he is the only one she says she
trusts completely! And, because he was great at coaching us parents
too!”
“He defends and protects.”
Kent Hermanson (Cook) and the Lodge staff
Dan Anderson Renewal Center
Center City, Minnesota 12 years of service
“The dedicated passionate staff are incredible models of
a better, happier life and impart that wisdom in their own special ways. And Kent is the man!!”
Fred Holmquist
Lodge Program Director Dan Anderson Renewal Center
Center City, Minnesota 15 years of service
“The time I spent with him was short, but amazingly
valuable.”
Paul Mladnick and Ray Rickels Supervisor Family Program Family Program Professional 2 Center City, Minnesota Center City, Minnesota 15 years of service 15 years of service “You both took the time “we” need to help us. Thank you.”
JoAnn Campbell-Rice
DARC and Spiritual Care Manager
Dan Anderson Renewal Center Center City, Minnesota
Six years of service
“JoAnn advised me to focus on the fact that I was going to live in a positive environment with people who loved me and wanted me there. It really helped change my perspective. ”
Maureen Blodgett
HST - Medical Unit
Center City, Minnesota 3 years of service
“I appreciated the very big mirror she put in my face. Maureen was a huge factor for my recovery. She was
the biggest reason I changed my life!”
Sandy Chesbrough
LPN – Medical Unit Center City, Minnesota
1 year of service
“You were there for me from admission ‘til
discharge. You were like an angel. Thank you and all my love and prayers.”
“I wish I could just nominate all of the Hazelden [Betty
Ford] staff. It seems unfair to choose one when everyone there reaches the highest
level of care and commitment.”
This testimonial came from a recent Hazelden Betty Ford alum in response to our Carry the Message program which
encourages patients and program participants to share his or her treatment experience.
Congratulations to the staff members from across the
organization who have recently been recognized.
Phil Oliver
Spiritual Care Professional Newberg, Oregon
17 Years of Service
“Father Phil is such an inspiration as a counselor, healer and spiritual leader. I have struggled with my addiction. I hear his words over & over: living by the Steps: honesty & hope & faith
and learning to live life on life’s terms---.”
“the Chef ”
Center City campus, Minnesota
“Always friendly & personable. Hustles &
works & does his best!”
Kelley Harrison
Addiction Counselor 4 Center City, Minnesota
Ten years of service
“I was treated with respect and can honestly say that
this has been one of the greatest experiences of my
adult life.”
Bob Wharton
Addiction Counselor 2 Plymouth, Minnesota Six years of service
Angela DePauw
Addiction Counselor 2 St. Paul, Minnesota
Less than one year of service
“Angela was a great listener, and she recognized and encouraged my
strengths.”
Kristen Nelson
Spiritual Care Professional Center City, Minnesota
One year of service
“Every counselor and therapist at Hazelden was excellent, but Kristen stood
out from the rest. Her friendship and compassion
were unmatched by anyone, and she was like talking to a
close friend.”
Mary Wenaas
Addiction Counselor 3 Plymouth, Minnesota
7 years of service
Julie Karsky
Yoga Instructor Center City, Minnesota
15 years of service
“Julie provided enlightenment and encouragement in my recovery program at the Lodge. She inspired me to see every
new day as a gift, and be mindful of the truths we enjoy in recovery.”
Celeste Stensvad
Family Program Professional 1 Newberg, Oregon
Less than one year of service
“She went above and beyond to check-in with me and her keen
intuition, genuine kindness, humor & grace made her a monumental figure in my ongoing recovery in which I might add is beyond my
wildest dreams. I owe her tremendous gratitude.”