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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH/AODA SERVICES —
(715) 478-4332

Behavioral Health evaluation and treatment, family therapy, individual and group counseling.  Also, we offer intensive outpatient AODA treatment and aftercare. We also off Psychiatry services for medication management and psychological assessment services.

 

WALKING 4 DIRECTIONS —
(715) 478-4332

We offer AODA prevention through education and educational activities. Focus is on tribal youth; however, some programming is for all ages.

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Betty Thunder, M.S.W., C.D.S III, R.C.S. Behavioral Health Director Professional & Personal Background Betty Thunder is a Certified Mental Health and AODA Clinician. She has been directing the Behavioral Health Department for the last 8 years. Her areas of interest are Historical Trauma, Adolescent Development and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder associated with Veterans. Her passions in life are horses, flower gardening and researching Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Education and Licenses  • Master’s Degree - Social Work, Indiana University  • Certification: Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders Professional Memberships  • NASW - National Association of Social Workers  • UMICAD - Upper Midwest Indian Council on Addictive Disorders • R.C.S. - Registered Clinical Supervisor, Wisconsin Certification Board
Gloria Jean Johnston, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W. Psychotherapist Professional & Personal Background From 1997 to the present, Gloria Jean Johnston has been a Therapist/Clinical Supervisor at the FCP Health & Wellness Center. Her practice includes adults, couples, families and groups. She offers special programs for women in transition, couples’ communication, bereavement, adult survivors of child sexual abuse and adult children of alcoholics. Previously, Gloria Jean had 15 years clinical practice at The John Hopkins Medical Institutions. Education  • BA, University of Maryland  • MSW, University of Maryland School of Social Work Wisconsin Licenses/Certifications  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)  • Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS-G) National Certification  • Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) Professional Memberships  • NASW - National Association of Social Workers • Adjunct Assistant Professor - University of Maryland School of Social Work
Anne M. Warren, M.S.A.T., P.C. Professional Counselor Art Therapy Professional & Personal Background Before becoming a professional counselor at the Forest County Potawatomi Health & Wellness Center, Anne Warren worked with children and adolescents using art therapy for 3 years in various schools and art studios in Southeastern Wisconsin. Her practice is Art Therapy with children and adolescents. Art Therapy Feelings and experiences are sometimes hard to express in words and people may find themselves overwhelmed by strong emotions which are difficult to talk about. Art therapy offers an opportunity to explore intense or painful thoughts and feelings in a supportive environment. No art experience or talent is necessary, because the message from the art is more important than what the finished art piece looks like. Education and Licenses • BFA, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design • MA education, Mount Mary College • MS Art Therapy, Mount Mary College • Professional Counselor (PC) Professional Memberships • AATA – American Art Therapy Association • WATA – Wisconsin Art Therapy Association
Brian Waugh, CADC III, AODA Counselor Professional & Personal Background Brian Waugh enjoys working with the public in helping deal with substance abuse and mental health issues. He has been working in the field of addictions and mental health for over 11 years. Brian has experience working in the public and private sector, including community mental health and private practices and institutions. His expertise is in relapse prevention and aftercare. Brian’s hobbies include music, surfing the net, traveling, Native American and Celtic spirituality, writing and journalism, and just enjoying life. Education and Licenses  • Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III  • CADC III through WCB in state of Wisconsin  • 1999 - Three years completed in Human Services, Calumet College of St. Joseph, Hammond, Indiana Professional Memberships  • NCB (Wisconsin Certification Board)  • ICRC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium)
Dr. Dennis Elmergreen, Psychologist Professional & Personal Background Dr. Dennis Elmergreen grew up on the Stockbridge-Munsee Indian Reservation. He has been a licensed Psychologist for over 19 years. Dr. Elmergreen previously was in practice for 16 years at Elmergreen Associates, Inc., in Wausau, WI. He is married with three children. His wife is a part-time psychotherapist. Dr. Elmergreen likes spending time with his family, reading and traveling. Education and Licenses  • BS — UW Stevens Point – 1981  • MA — Biola University – 1983  • Psy.D (Doctor of Psychology) Biola University –  1986  • Licensed 1986 – State of Wisconsin – Psychologist

 

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