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- Phone: +1 (330) 308-8604
We are a non-profit agency funded by the Tuscarawas and Carroll County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board offering peer support, self-help and educational opportunities
Debbie holds certifications in Peer Support and in NAMI Connections group facilitation and is on the NAMI board for Tuscarawas and Carroll County. She is a trained facilitator for the Whole Health Action Management (WHAM) program. Debbie is responsible for all art related activities at ACE. She studied with the Art Instruction Schools in Minneapolis MN. She studied at the New York Institute of Photography as a photographer and trained and managed photo labs for CPI Corporation for over 10 years. She has also attended many classes at Kent State University in upper management and administration and graduated from New Pointe Institute in Biblical Studies. She is also one of the founders and co-owners of a non-profit ministry, His Words I Speak. This all adds a special dimension to the mix of our member’s experiences here at ACE. She is the proud mother of 3 sons and 4 grandchildren. Family and relationships are at the center of her heart.
Betsy was hired in June of 2024 as the Program Director/Client Services Coordinator. She is completing the final coursework for her Bachelor of Social Work with the University of Phoenix. She plans to continue her education with her Master’s at Malone University. She has a wide variety of training and certifications. She is a certified CPR instructor, CDCA, Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant, and Notary Signing Agent of Tuscarawas County. Her background includes office support and many years in the medical field. For the last five years, she has worked in mental health. Her experience is relevant and pivotal to our team. She received hands-on training at her most recent position at a behavioral health hospital. During her employment, she received her certification as a Handle With Care Instructor, a behavior management system. She also received CPI training; a crisis intervention program that is not hands-on. As well as her self-defense training. She trains individuals on safety. Since joining ACE she is receiving her Peer Support certification and training to become a NAMI connections facilitator. Her focus is on advocacy, mental illness, recovery, and education.
Betsy is a board member and public awareness chair for Soroptimist International and held the position of board member on the Scleroderma Foundation of Ohio for 11 years.
She is married to Eric, and together they have a blended family of four children, two granddaughters, two dogs and three cats. Family is foremost to her.
Nelson holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Kent State University. He is also certified in Peer Support, and is a NAMI peer support group facilitator. In 2020, he was the recipient of the prestigious Peer Advocacy award from Peg’s Foundation (see our “Partners” page for more details). Nelson is always a top performer in our fund-raisers. He has been a full time volunteer at ACE since 2009.
Doug holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kent State University. He is also a NAMI-certified peer support group facilitator. Doug has many years of experience in and around the mental health community in Ohio. His experience includes mental health case management, crisis intervention services, and database and report design. Doug’s position now is tapping into his lived experiences to support his peers at ACE. He lives a quiet life with his wife Tuoi and their two rescue dogs.
The prevalence of mental illness nationwide is on the rise. Because isolation is so prevalent among people who live with mental illness, A.C.E. provides a unique support system which often feels like family to those who drop in regularly. A.C.E. strives to meet the mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of its members, all under the umbrella of hope! We exist to offer hope to those who feel hopeless.
To create an environment that brings hope and improves the quality of life for persons affected by mental illness and substance abuse.
Everyone is entitled to live a quality life in the community. Our services should be person centered, recovery focused, holistic and peer driven.
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115 3rd St SW / PO Box 621
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
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