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Stanley (Stan) Robinson, BSW, ChaplainClinical Director
CRADC, MARS, CPS Stan is a certified alcohol and drug counselor and an ordained Chaplain with a heart to bring peace to people who are suffering. His passion is known through his desire to see everyone that is suffering from substance use disorders and other addictions to be transformed into joyous and fulfilling lives.
His past experience include being a Jail Chaplain in Forth Worth, Texas, where he taught the principles of the bible and how to live a life without drugs and alcohol. He served as a Youth Pastor where he spent many years counseling teenagers who were suffering from various addictions. He was homeless as a teenager (age 13) and was addicted to drugs by age 14. After spending many years in the dark world of drugs, that included dealing to feed his addiction, he had an encounter with the Lord that changed his life forever. |
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Rosie Robinson, MRSS, Project DirectorThe Lord gave Stan and Rosie a vision to open up a drug and alcohol center in 2007. While praying and meditating on God's Word, the name for the center was revealed.
The Brook name came from 1 Kings 17:2-6. Elijah was at the brook and the ravens fed him there. The Brook would be a place where people would find hope and love. They were to teach them that by the Word of God, their minds would be renewed and their lives transformed. Stan and Rosie have been married for 20 years and have 5 children. |
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Donna Moshier, LPCDonna Moshier, BA, MS, LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor in both Missouri and Arkansas. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University and Masters’ Degrees in Addiction Psychology and Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She specializes in the treatment of addictions, trauma, anxiety, and depression through the use of a variety of counseling approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing to meet the needs of the client.
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Melissa (Missy) Hern, LPCMelissa Hern, BA, MS, LPC, MARS
I was born in California; this area is where my roots are and my home. Recovery gave my life back, helped me become a better person, and taught me to love myself & others. I was so fearful of being in recovery. I could not imagine my life without a substance in my body. However, I not only became sober, I started living recovery. I want others to be able to restore relationships, gain coping skills for life, complete probation & parole and Missouri Children’s Division requirements, identify & successfully achieve goals, improve communications, strengthen self-esteem, and promote healthy behaviors and change. I want to help clients be successful in their life, and their choices. It can be achieved one step at a time, and I want to be there as you make these small steps forward in life.
The addict is not the only one who suffers because of addiction, the entire family does too. I enjoy working with children, adults, and families to restore unity, life, happiness, and peace. I will welcome anyone who needs and wants to work collaboratively using different types of evidence-based treatment. |
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Judy Yoakum, LMSWOriginally From Overland Park, KS practicing social work for over 35 years as medical and mental health social work. Although not a substance user, I have experience as co-dependent partner for several years. Obtained Master Social Worker from University of Kansas with clinical emphasis. Moved to Branson area and retired in 2016, but returned to working part time at Cox Branson Women's Center as Social Worker with Substance users in 2018. I was drawn to the Brook by business relations with Rosie. I feel a spiritual connection here and I'm proud to be a part of this amazing helping agency. I give all the praise and glory to God through Christ, Jesus ,my Lord and Savior.
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Derrick Gilbert CRADC, CPS, Licensed MinisterDerrick has worked in the addiction field for eleven years counseling adolescents and their families. He has a passion for helping those who are working on their recovery, because he had his own struggle with addiction and has a personal story of recovery. Derrick went through a program called Teen Challenge at the age of 21. He was skeptical of the process and hopeless. The hopelessness all changed when he encountered Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior, and he has never looked back. Derrick felt the call to assist others with their personal struggle with addiction, and over his time working in the addiction field he has seen many families restored and countless lives transformed.
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Carla Perry, CPS, MARSMy childhood was crippled with domestic violence and brokenness as well as countless incidents of being molested by several family members, all before the age of 13. I quickly turned to drugs as a way to escape and to quiet the nightmares in my head.
Over time that led me down a path of numerous felonies and three trips to prison. Because of my numerous felony convictions for drugs; the last charges had me looking at two life sentences, plus 14 years! I had been to over 25 treatment centers and rehabs over the years, but this last time was different. I had a "Damascus road" experience with God!!! From that point on my whole life changed. I also incorporated mental health therapy alongside my treatment and wrap services in my community to develop a life that I used to only dream about having. Because of this; the Judge showed mercy and grace towards me and I received 5 years of probation. I have dedicated the rest of my life to serving God and serving others. Since that second chance, I have worked in the field of serving others through being an advocate for domestic and sexual violence, a tech at a sober living facility and working with the homeless community and advocating for resources. I am now able to pursue my passion in full time work in the recovery service's field. Because of God's Amazing Grace and hard work, I have been able to acquire my credentials as a certified Peer Specialist and I am currently working hard towards my Drug and Alcohol counseling credentials with a specialization in trauma and domestic violence. With God, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE !!! :) |
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Kandis Neumeier, Administrative AssistantKandis Neumeier has lived in the Branson area 25 years. A jack of all trades she has worked in tourism most of her life. With a 20 year passion to help families who have been affected by substance abuse, she has come to The Brook Wellness Center to help support the staff with what they do best; foster mental, emotional and spiritual health in the community.
Kandis is a wife and mother of one. She loves to travel and has an affinity for knowledge which has awarded her the nickname at The Brook of 'Ms. Google.' |
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Katie Young, Social Media EngineerA northern California native, Katie recently moved to Missouri with over 14 years of experience in the fields of education and recreation. Graphic design has been a passion of hers from a young age, and she feels fortunate that her previous employers allowed her the freedom to be creative and continue growing her skills.
Katie came to know about The Brook through divine intervention. She struggled with alcohol abuse for over a decade and it is only by the grace of God that she is still alive today. Her grandmother received a Brook brochure from a coworker, who gave it to her mother, who then gave it to Katie. Though her ego begged her to not seek treatment, she ultimately took the first step and enrolled in The Brook’s Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program. While attending the treatment program, Katie found ways to fill her time by volunteering at The Brook. Her tasks varied from assisting with fundraisers and events to creating digital art content. To her, it was a win-win. She was able to give back to the people who had never given up on her and her recovery, and she in turn, found a productive, healthy way to stay on the right track. Fast forward a bumpy year and a half, Katie successfully graduated from the program. She was offered the opportunity to be a part of The Brook team, and gladly accepted the position of Social Media Engineer. “If you would have told me two years ago that I would not only be maintaining my sobriety, but that I was working for the very place that provided the foundation of my recovery… I wouldn’t know what to think. God works in mysterious ways, and I am so grateful that I’m able to redeem my story by being a part of a team who help others who are also struggling.” |
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