A) Mission Statement Emphasizing the principles of spiritual recovery, our mission provides intensive and comprehensive treatment programs for individuals who suffer from substance-abuse as well as those adversely affected by their disease. This is achieved with a well-structured, outpatient, substance-abuse education and treatment program that is licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. B) Summary of Organizational History Formerly the Addiction Treatment Center, The Next Step, a Place Where Families Recover, was born under the auspices of Longmont United Hospital as the Addiction Treatment Services. In 2002, the hospital ended this program to a focus on detoxification, which inspired our founder and President to form an independent nonprofit. The Next Step then refined its mission to meet the community’s need for an effective and affordable outpatient substance-abuse treatment program for individuals and families. Proud to be an integral and vital part of the Greater Boulder County health-service community, over the past 6 years we have provided services to residents of County and Weld County: 349 clients with our Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment Program, 251 individuals with our DUI Education & Therapy, 247 people with Family Therapy, and over 1,600 residents with public education and free telephone and face-to-face consultations. In 2007, Family Therapy clientele grew 20%. C) Current Program The Next Step, A Place Where Families Recover, offers programs for Front Range residents and their families. People struggling with addiction usually enter the IOP Program for first-time treatment or as a transition from inpatient treatment. Other individuals take advantage of our services as a result of relapsing into their addictive behavior following a period of non-addictive living. This program consists of 3 phases and is structured to be comprehensive and specific for each client. Phase I focuses on issues related to addiction and basic recovery education. Phase II focuses on transitioning to a unique and personal recovery program. Clients then move into Phase III, which focuses on continuing recovery and may include monitoring future substance-abuse. Applying a bio-psycho-social-spiritual model within the context of 12-Step principles, The Next Step has also stressed the importance of recovery for the entire family, not just those addicted to alcohol and/or drugs, and therapeutic models based on spiritual recovery have enjoyed remarkable success. Often the individual abusing substances does not see the need for help. While this denial continues, family members must endure the many consequences of living with or associating with an individual who refuses help. Designed to educate individuals intimate with someone who is abusing substances, the Family Therapy Program has grown significantly, and the organization offers a variety of therapeutic options for families, including Couples’ Therapy.

The Next Step is a progressive addiction treatment center that offers affordable fees, discounts for those without insurance, and substantial aid for low-income families and individuals.

Emphasizing the principles of spiritual recovery, our mission provides intensive and comprehensive treatment programs for individuals who suffer from substance-abuse as well as those adversely affected by their disease. This is achieved with a well-structured, outpatient, substance-abuse education and treatment program that is licensed by the Colorado Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.

The Next Step serves any adult or adolescent living in the Front Range area who struggles with substance-abuse.

Using a model whose elements are comprehensive and interdependent, the Intensive Outpatient Program includes 3 Phases that include the following services: 1) Assessment/Clinical Evaluation Service; 2) Individual therapy; 3) Group Therapy; 4) Licensed DUI Education and Therapy; 5) Continuing Care Groups; 6) Family Groups; 7) Couples in Recovery; 8) Adolescent Support Group; 9) Formal Interventions; 10) Sobriety Monitoring Services, which includes: Breath and Urine Analysis, Antabuse Monitoring, and Naltrexone Monitoring; 11) Free Presentations for the whole community; and 12) Free Consultations—often face-to-face—for random callers.

On April 10th, from 4--6PM, The Next Step is presenting Strikes for Recover--our first Bowling Tournament and Auction--at Centennial Lanes in Longmont.

2. STAFF MEMBERS

Sarah Hills, Director & Therapist. M.A., Community Counseling, U.N.C. B.S. Psychology, C.S.U. Licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) III. Employee of The Next Step, 4 years.
Mark Klosterman,,Development & Outreach Coordinator. M.A., Psychology, Norwich University, B.A., Sociology, Kean College. Development Director, Solstice Institute. Author, Produced Playwright, and Professional Editor. Employee of The Next Step, 8 months.
Michael Seeley, Individual & Group Therapist. M.A., Professional Counseling, Liberty University. Ph.D. Candidate, Clinical Psychology, Walden University. B.S., Human Services, Metro State College of Denver. Licenses: CAC II, CAC III, which he’s upgrading to become a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Therapist, adolescent substance-abuse, 2 years. Therapist, adult substance-abuse, outpatient, 13 years. Therapist, methadone clinic, 2 years. Dept’ Head, hospital-based outpatient program, 3 years. Lead Counselor, Level II DUI program, 3 years. Therapist, ATC, 5 years. Michael has one more year of supervision to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Employee of The Next Step, 3 years.
Laura LeBon, Individual & Group Therapist. B.S., Human Services, Addictions emphasis, Metro State College. Therapist, Addiction Recovery Center, Boulder, 1 year. Clinical Intern, ATC, 2 years. Volunteer Positions: Girl Scout Co-leader, Crisis-line phone Counselor, Board Director, CLUB. Public Speaker, Addictions field. Employee of The Next Step, 2 years.
Sherry Simmons, Administrative Assistant. General Studies, CSU, 2.5 years. Legal Supervisor, BC
Services (Bonded Collection), 20 years. Sign Language Interpreter, Church services, 15 years. Employee of the Next Step, 10 months.
Peter Melendez, Bilingual Therapist. M.A., Counseling Psychology & Criminal Justice, Chapman University. Psy. D, Grad-Intern, Child Psychology, Pepperdine Grad’ School of Ed. & Psychology. M.S.Ed., Special Ed. & Child Development. B.A., Public Admin’ & Cultural Specialist, CA State University Fullerton. Credentials: Peace Officer Standards & Training; CA Youth Authority Institutions Training; Adult/Juvenile Probation Supervision Investigation; Child Welfare Institutional Code; L.A. County Bilingual Certification; Adult Ed./Parenting. Employment: DUI Interventionist & Group Leader, Safety Consultations, Inc., CA, 1 year; Mental-Health Service Consultant, Plaza de la Raza Head Start, CA,1.5 years; Alcohol/Drug Interventionist, School Ten, Inc., CA, 6 months; School District Social Worker, Victor Elementary School District, CA, 1.5 years; Prevention Behavior Specialist, Alternative Resources, Inc., CA, 7 years. Sr. Social Worker, L.A. County Dept’ of Children’s Service, CA, 7 years.

1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Note: 100% of our Board contributes money, 37% raise funds, and 80% contribute time and/or expertise. They have twelve monthly meeting each, once of which is an intensive retreat.


Stephen R. Henderson, President. MD, Baylor College of Medicine. Partner, Longmont Clinic, 22 years.
Longmont, CO, Residency, Urology, University of Colorado, Board Certified. Primary founding Board member of ATC. Medical Director, Longmont Surgery Center, 2 years. Former President and current Board member, Rocky Mt. Kidney Center, 15 years. Scout Master, Boy Scouts of America, 2 years. Kim DePree Service Excellence Award Nomination.

Stan Barrett, Vice President. Associate, Business, Mesa State College. Owner, BarrettLongmont, CO Investments. Stan Barrett Inc. General Manager, Stan Barrett Ford. President, New Car Dealers Association. Board Director, Horizon Banks. Member, Longmont Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Mary Faini, Secretary. M.D., Georgetown University. Pre-Med B.S., Notre Dame. M.D., Longs Longmont, CO, Peak Family Practice. Flight Surgeon, Military pay-back, U.S.A.F., 4 yrs. Family Practice Resident, Duke University, 3 yrs. Boulder County Medical Society, 5 yrs. Chief of Staff-Elect, Longmont United Hospital, 1 yr. Chief of Staff, Longmont United Hospital, 1 yr. Internship, Willford Hall, U.S.A.F. Medical Center, 1 yr.

Donald H. Alspaugh, Law degree, University of Colorado School of Law. B.A. Political Science, Texas Longmont, CO, Tech University. Missile Combat Crew Commander, U.S. Air Force. Partner & Officer, Schey & Schey, P.C., 22 years. President, Education Foundation of St. Vrain Valley. Board member, Friends of the Longmont Senior Center. Co-chair, capital campaign, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Longmont. Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Don’s law practice focuses on Elder Law issues, Medicare planning, wills, trusts, estate planning and administration, real estate development, real-estate transactions, and business planning.

Mike Butler, Chief of Police, City of Longmont, 13 years. Police Officer, 29 years with Longmont, CO, nationally recognized departments. During his tenure as Police Chief, Longmont Police Dept’ was chosen as one of the Top 10 Community Policing departments in
America by the U. S. Dept’ of Justice. He also assisted and/or initiated the development of several innovative management systems.

Ron Cheyney, Owner, Ron’s Printing Center, Longmont, 29 years. Board Director, Longmont Longmont, CO, YMCA, 9 years. Board Director, Longmont Chamber of Commerce, 6 yers. President, Heart of Longmont Association. Board of Director, Longmont Downtown Development Authority, 2 years. Member & 2x President, Longmont Lions Club, 30 years. Vice-President, Rollins Pass Restoration Association, 15 years. Board Director, Longmont Humane Society’s Advisory Board, 5 years. Member & Reviver, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In 1993, Ron’s Printing Center was named “Small Business of the Year” by the Longmont Area Chamber of Commerce. In 1996, Ron was named “Longmont Citizen of the Year” by the Longmont Association of Realtors. In 2005, Ron was inducted into the Boulder County Business Hall of Fame. In 2006, Ron was the Longs Peak Council of the Boy Scouts of America’s Longmont Distinguished Citizen of the Year.

Louis Krupnick, Ed.D., Integrative Psychology, School of Educational Change & Development, Longmont, CO University of Northern Colorado. Owner & Director, WorkWise, LLC. of Longmont., 6 years. Director, Behavioral Health Services, 6 years. Private
Psychotherapist, 5 years. Creator, Addictions Specialist Provider Panel, Psychotherapy Provide Network. Clinical Director, Sierra Tucson Inpatient Treatment Center, 2.5 years. Clinical Director, inpatient treatment centers, CA and CT, 4 years. Licensed Psychologist, CO. Certificate of Proficiency, Treatment of Alcohol & Other Substance Use Disorders, American Psychological Ass'. Director, Krupnick Counseling Associates.

K.G. Campanella-Green, M.Ed., Principal, Special Services, Teacher Certification, University of
Longmont, CO, Massachusetts. Educator Licenses: Family Therapy, University of Denver. Employment: Teacher, Michigan, California, & Massachusetts, 7 years;
Social Caseworker & Child Protective services/Supervisor, Jefferson County & Boulder County, Colorado,12 years; School Counselor, St. Vrain Valley School District, 20 years; Lead Counselor, St Vrain Valley School District, 7 years. Student Assistance Services Coordinator, St. Vrain Valley School District, 7 years. Private Practice Family Therapy, CO, 7 years. Affiliations: CO School Counselor Association; American School Counselor Association; CO Education Association; American Education Association; St. Vrain Valley Education Association, Board of Directors,1 year. Honorable mention Colorado School Counselor of the Year, 2 years.

City of Longmont $10,000
Longmont Community Foundation $ 2,500
Daniels Fund $25,000
Rand Foundation $ 6,000
COPIC Foundation $ 5,000
Lynn & Helen Clark/Ray Lanyon Funds $ 7,500
Anschutz Foundation $ 5,000
Legacy Fund $ 2,000
Wells Fargo (Corporate) $ 1,800
Horizon Banks (Corporate) $ 1,500
Centennial West Bank (Corporate) $ 1,000
Longmont Surgery Center (Corporate) $ 1,000
Longmont Clinic (Corporate) $ 2,000
Seizure Funds (Longmont Police) $ 5,000
Sam’s Club (Corporate) $ 2,000
Boulder Sheriff’s Dept’ $ 2,000
Board President $ 2,400

Total $56,700

We are the only internsive out-patient program in Boulder County that emphasizes spiritual recovery and is long-term (6 months--1 year).

On an organizational level, we have 6 new goals: 1) to build a stronger Development Team; 2) to strengthen and develop our Board of Directors; 3) to expand our community outreach campaign by doubling the number of people we serve over the next 12 months; 4) to maintain our involement with St. Vrain School District's Alternatives to Suspension, an educational program that stresses the need for prevention as well as treatment for at-risk youth; 5) to expand our support groups for adolescent who need support with personal recovery or family addiction; and 6) to garner matching funds to convert the CAP Fund into an endowment so that we do not have to rely so much on charitable fund-raising to support low-income clients.

In 2007, we recruited an educator with the St. Vrain School District to join our Board of Directors, and she open the door for our newly hired bilingual therapist (our 1st one) to present an ongoing series of educational presentations that focus on the prevention, recognition and treatment of substance-abuse.