Qualified. Caring. Supportive. All words that describe the people who create the healing environment that is Hopewell. This remarkable team nurtures and challenges our residents as they work together in our farm community. Hopewell's program is developed and supervised by licensed mental health providers with many years of experience in a variety of settings. Clinicians are active in resident and family counseling, case coordination, psychiatric and medication management and discharge transitions.
Rick Karges, LISW-S, ACSW
Executive Director
Rick was attracted to Hopewell because of our innovative therapeutic farm community-based model. He believes it offers us an opportunity to be on the leading edge of behavioral healthcare treatment. In his more than 20 years in the mental health field,...
Amy Mould
Marketing Manager
Making connections is Amy's job here at Hopewell. She works to develop and cultivate relationships with mental health professionals so that more people know about Hopewell's unique healing environment. Amy's interest in working at Hopewell stems from her personal beliefs. She...
Betsie Arvin
Intake Services Coordinator
Betsie is often the first person families and referral organizations "meet" on the phone or computer. Her compassion and her belief in Hopewell's mission mean that she is always going the extra mile to help people. Betsie is one of Hopewell's...
Candace Carlton, MSW, LISW-S
Clinical Manager & Compliance Officer
Candace is the one who keeps us on track here at Hopewell. Using her exceptional organizational skills, she oversees our accreditations with a variety of mental health licensing organizations and collects our research data. Candace does double duty as...
Colleen Welder, RN, C
Director of Program Services
Colleen makes sure that day-to-day operations run smoothly and that program staff are working to benefit our residents. She has worked in the mental health field since 1996 and started at Hopewell in 2003. An advocate of Hopewell's treatment model, Colleen...
Daniel Horne
Clinical Manager
As a licensed social worker and licensed professional clinical counselor, Daniel views treatment from a holistic approach. He was immediately drawn to the healing power of the Hopewell environment and program. Daniel's responsibilities as Clinical Manager include counseling residents...
Leslie Mapes
Director of Development
As someone who loves the outdoors, the idea of nature as a healing agent for people with a mental illness instantly resonated with Leslie. She sees it as a privilege to be able to connect people interested in supporting Hopewell's...
Lynn Childers
Finance Manager
Lynn's careful attention to detail and her love of Hopewell make her a dedicated and skilled Finance Manager. She works every day with families, residents, staff and board members – a pretty diverse group of "customers". Lynn takes pride...
Rachael McLaughlin, LPCC-S, NCC
Director of Admissions & Senior Mental Health Clinician
As Director of Admissions, Rachael has the unique opportunity to be the first person to meet potential residents and their families. Because Hopewell candidates come from across the country, Rachael is often jumping in a car or boarding a plane to...
