About Us

Your Mental Health Recovery

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    Safe Harbor’s goal is to increase the level of self-esteem, independence, and quality of life for those who have experienced any type of behavioral health or substance use issue.

Safe Harbor Peer Support Services receives support from the Delaware-Morrow Mental Health and Recovery Services Board, and the Crawford-Marion ADAMH Board; we strive to raise awareness of and combat the stigma around mental health and addiction.

The Safe Harbor community is made up of peers who welcome all and understand their struggles because they have walked in their shoes. With peer support, those with similar experiences:

Create a bond that supports learning together
Share new ideas and ways of being
Break away from the limitations of stigmas

Our Mission

  
    Safe Harbor helps to empower individuals through peer support and lived experiences in order to foster hope and recovery in mental health and addiction.

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Our Values

  
    At Safe Harbor, we uphold values that shape our supportive community. Open communication and mutual respect are our cornerstones, ensuring every voice is heard. We honor personal growth at one’s own pace, recognizing each recovery journey as unique. Embracing hope, we empower peers with determination and self-confidence to achieve their goals. These values drive our commitment to a nurturing environment.

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Our Vision

  
    To inspire individuals to lead vibrant, joyful, and productive lives. We aim to build resilience, ensuring quicker recovery from setbacks and fostering hope for the future. We support living independently, cultivating meaningful connections, and creating an environment where everyone can express themselves freely and feel understood. At Safe Harbor, our vision is a community where each person feels valued and supported on their unique recovery journey.

Our Team

Administrative Staff

Diane J. Bricker
Executive Director

Diane Bricker is available to meet with your team or group to speak on or discuss mental health issues/concerns and the value of peer support. Diane can be contacted at dbricker@shpss.org or (740) 363-1619.

John Matthews
Associate Director

jmatthews@shpss.org

Katie Elson
Director of Finance & Community Engagement

kelson@shpss.org

Loretta Martin
No Limits Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

lmartin@shpss.org

Chelsea Lusby
Marion Outreach Recovery Center Manager

clusby@shpss.org

Daniel Reed
Annie’s Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

dreed@shpss.org

Greg Pierce
Annie’s Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

gpierce@shpss.org

Darin Elson
Marion Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

delson@shpss.org

Rachael Brown
Crawford Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

rbrown@shpss.org

Tamara Ferrell
No Limits Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

tferrell@shpss.org

Ashley Malone
Marion Outreach Certified Peer Recovery Supporter

amalone@shpss.org

Board of Directors

Being a peer-driven organization, we strive to have a majority of positions on our Board held by those we serve.

An additional benefit is that it encourages peer involvement in organizational decisions and helps build confidence and self-esteem which, in turn, aids in recovery.

Our board meetings are open to the public and held on the second Thursday of every month at 5:00 pm. For the meeting location, call our office at 740-363-1619.