directors
executive director
mark delong, msed., lcac
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Mark has been in the field of substance abuse for the past 30 years. He received his Bachelors Degree from Wilmington College (Wilmington, Ohio) in 1989 and his Masters Degree in Counselor Education from the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio) in 1997. For the 12 years prior to his position at Amethyst House, Mark worked as the Clinical Supervisor of Aurora Addiction Services at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. He served as a Board Member on the Addiction Resource Network of Indiana, Inc. from 1998 to 2006. Mark joined Amethyst House in November 2006 as Clinical Director and became Executive Director in 2010.
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clinical director
nancy nerad, lcac
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Nancy Nerad serves as Clinical Director of Amethyst House. In this position she supervises a team of clinicians who provide assessment, therapy, life skills and care coordination to adults in support of their recovery from alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction. Prior to this Nancy worked as Coordinator of Adult and Family Services for a community mental health center in Morgan County. Throughout her career, Nancy has provided clinical services and created new programs in support of a population of men, women and children who have experienced multiple layers of trauma, poverty, addiction and physical and mental health issues. Nancy received both her master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Loyola University Chicago, and is a Licensed Certified Addictions Counselor.
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ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
GINA LOVELL, BS
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Originally from Logansport, Indiana, Gina has lived in Bloomington since 1984. She graduated from Indiana University in 1988 with a degree in Quantitative Business Analysis. After graduation she worked at a couple of local banks until 1992 when she became a stay-at-home mom, although she continued to work part-time as an independent bookkeeper. Gina joined Amethyst House in November 2004 as a part-time, temporary bookkeeper and was hired full-time in February 2005.
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administrative staff
JERRI RUSNAK
Office Manager
Jerri is a lifelong resident of Bloomington, IN. She obtained her Undergraduate (BM) and Masters Degrees (MM) from Indiana University’s Jacob School of Music. Prior to joining Amethyst House as Office Manager in July 2017, she worked in the Property Management field for the past 15 years.
KIM GREEN
Billing Specialist
Kim was born in Chicago, IL but moved to Bloomington, IN when she was very young. In the past, she has worked in early childcare, DME billing, insurance verification and sales, as well as various administrative roles. Kim joined Amethyst House part-time in February 2020 and full-time in March 2021 in her new role as Billing Specialist and feels fortunate to have found such a welcoming team.
outpatient staff
DESIRAE DRALUCK, MS, LMHCA
Outpatient Counselor
Residential Overnight Tech Supervisor
Desirae earned two Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies at the University of South Florida. She moved from Florida to live in a place with seasons and to pursue her Master's degree in Counselor Education at Indiana University. She began working with Amethyst House in January 2015 as an intern at the outpatient office, where she was able to provide substance abuse counseling services. Desirae was hired part-time in December 2015 as a women's house case manager for Amethyst House's residential program. She has since become a counselor with Outpatient services residential night tech supervisor.
JENNIFER WOOD, MSW
Addictions Counselor
Jennifer was born and raised here in Bloomington and lived in Texas for the majority of her professional career before returning back home. She has earned a Bachelor's degree both in Criminal Justice and Psychology, followed by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work. After earning her degrees, she began working in the social work field, and has continued to do so for over 25 years. As long as she can remember Jennifer has had a passion for advocacy and social justice issues, which play an important role in her daily life. Jennifer loves hiking and can always be found exploring the outdoors.
Carmen Levasseur, LCSW
Addictions Counselor
Carmen graduated New York University in 2007 with a Master's degree in Social Work. She worked in New York City, serving adults with mental health and addiction issues until 2014 when she moved to Indiana. Carmen continues to work with adults, facilitating individual and group therapy. She has experience in CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing to treat addiction and mental illness, treatment of trauma, recreational and creative therapy, parenting and self esteem support. Carmen was a presenter at the NASW-IN conference in 2018 and 2019, facilitating a workshop on Supporting Clients with Trauma through creative expression.
JAMES WALKER, MSW, LCSW
Program Contractor
James was born and raised in the Bloomington area. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and certificate in Criminal Justice from Indiana University in 2011. In his pursuit of a Master of Social Work degree, he began working with Amethyst House for his initial internship in 2015. He continued volunteering with Amethyst House after completing the internship until June 2016, when he became an outpatient intern once again. James was hired part-time in September 2016 as a counselor for Amethyst House’s outpatient program, then hired full-time in December 2016, where he has been able to provide substance abuse counseling services.
Walter A. Keller, PhD, HSPP
Walt is a psychologist who works part time with Amethyst to provide case reviews, case consultation and training services. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from IU in 1970 and his PhD from the University of Rochester in 1976. He has worked in the field for over 45 years as assistant professor, trainer, consultant, founder and organizer at the local, state and national level. He has served on many boards and has been associated with Amethyst House off and on since 1984.
Outpatient Counselor
Residential Overnight Tech Supervisor
Desirae earned two Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Religious Studies at the University of South Florida. She moved from Florida to live in a place with seasons and to pursue her Master's degree in Counselor Education at Indiana University. She began working with Amethyst House in January 2015 as an intern at the outpatient office, where she was able to provide substance abuse counseling services. Desirae was hired part-time in December 2015 as a women's house case manager for Amethyst House's residential program. She has since become a counselor with Outpatient services residential night tech supervisor.
JENNIFER WOOD, MSW
Addictions Counselor
Jennifer was born and raised here in Bloomington and lived in Texas for the majority of her professional career before returning back home. She has earned a Bachelor's degree both in Criminal Justice and Psychology, followed by obtaining a Master's degree in Social Work. After earning her degrees, she began working in the social work field, and has continued to do so for over 25 years. As long as she can remember Jennifer has had a passion for advocacy and social justice issues, which play an important role in her daily life. Jennifer loves hiking and can always be found exploring the outdoors.
Carmen Levasseur, LCSW
Addictions Counselor
Carmen graduated New York University in 2007 with a Master's degree in Social Work. She worked in New York City, serving adults with mental health and addiction issues until 2014 when she moved to Indiana. Carmen continues to work with adults, facilitating individual and group therapy. She has experience in CBT, DBT and Motivational Interviewing to treat addiction and mental illness, treatment of trauma, recreational and creative therapy, parenting and self esteem support. Carmen was a presenter at the NASW-IN conference in 2018 and 2019, facilitating a workshop on Supporting Clients with Trauma through creative expression.
JAMES WALKER, MSW, LCSW
Program Contractor
James was born and raised in the Bloomington area. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and certificate in Criminal Justice from Indiana University in 2011. In his pursuit of a Master of Social Work degree, he began working with Amethyst House for his initial internship in 2015. He continued volunteering with Amethyst House after completing the internship until June 2016, when he became an outpatient intern once again. James was hired part-time in September 2016 as a counselor for Amethyst House’s outpatient program, then hired full-time in December 2016, where he has been able to provide substance abuse counseling services.
Walter A. Keller, PhD, HSPP
Walt is a psychologist who works part time with Amethyst to provide case reviews, case consultation and training services. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from IU in 1970 and his PhD from the University of Rochester in 1976. He has worked in the field for over 45 years as assistant professor, trainer, consultant, founder and organizer at the local, state and national level. He has served on many boards and has been associated with Amethyst House off and on since 1984.
residential staff
HEATHER BLAND
Case Manager, Men's House
Heather was born in Bloomington and has spent the last several years as an advocate for those seeking long term recovery without reinforcing the stigma of addiction. She began working at Amethyst House in October 2020 as a Residential Technician and became a Case Manager in February 2021. Heather has strong family roots in the community. She is passionate about developing positive core beliefs which support the opportunity clients have to rebuild their lives and families. Heather enjoys spending time outdoors and creating natural art. She uses these interests to help clients find a creative outlet to support positive habits and joy in recovery.
MAUREEN FORMAN
Case Manager, Women's House
Maureen is originally from the Hudson Valley, NY. She moved to Bloomington in 2006 to pursue an MFA in painting at Indiana University after receiving her BFA in painting from MICA. Maureen started working for Amethyst is 2012 as a part-time night technician and waiting list coordinator and joined Amethyst as a full- time case manager in 2019. Previous employment experiences include teaching college level drawing, painting and art history courses at Indiana University, Ivy Tech, Herron College of Art, the University of Alabama and Samford University. In addition to painting, Maureen also spends her free time taking ballet classes at the University.
BRYNN MICHAELS
Case Manager, Women's House
Originally from Los Angeles, Brynn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Previously, she interned and volunteered with an anti-human trafficking organization in Colorado. Brynn moved to Bloomington in 2019 along with her two cats, dog, and partner. Her interests include cooking, reading (especially fiction), and challenging addiction and mental health stigmas. She began work with Amethyst House in 2020.
Felicia Helvey
Case Manager, Men's House
Felicia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Berea College in 2012 and her Master’s degree in Sociology from IU in 2015. She is currently in the Master of Social Work program at IU in Bloomington and will graduate May 2023. Felicia came to Amethyst house in 2022 as a Case Manager. Prior to coming to Amethyst House, Felicia worked with people who have substance use disorders for over 4 years. In her free time, she spends time with her ferrets and cats as well as painting and drawing.
JILL HALL
Admissions Coordinator
Jill is a Bloomington native who began working with Amethyst in 2018. Jill is committed to breaking barriers to treatment in her position as the Admissions Coordinator. Jill’s educational background is in criminal justice and looks to use this knowledge to help clients navigate the criminal justice system.
Case Manager, Men's House
Heather was born in Bloomington and has spent the last several years as an advocate for those seeking long term recovery without reinforcing the stigma of addiction. She began working at Amethyst House in October 2020 as a Residential Technician and became a Case Manager in February 2021. Heather has strong family roots in the community. She is passionate about developing positive core beliefs which support the opportunity clients have to rebuild their lives and families. Heather enjoys spending time outdoors and creating natural art. She uses these interests to help clients find a creative outlet to support positive habits and joy in recovery.
MAUREEN FORMAN
Case Manager, Women's House
Maureen is originally from the Hudson Valley, NY. She moved to Bloomington in 2006 to pursue an MFA in painting at Indiana University after receiving her BFA in painting from MICA. Maureen started working for Amethyst is 2012 as a part-time night technician and waiting list coordinator and joined Amethyst as a full- time case manager in 2019. Previous employment experiences include teaching college level drawing, painting and art history courses at Indiana University, Ivy Tech, Herron College of Art, the University of Alabama and Samford University. In addition to painting, Maureen also spends her free time taking ballet classes at the University.
BRYNN MICHAELS
Case Manager, Women's House
Originally from Los Angeles, Brynn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Previously, she interned and volunteered with an anti-human trafficking organization in Colorado. Brynn moved to Bloomington in 2019 along with her two cats, dog, and partner. Her interests include cooking, reading (especially fiction), and challenging addiction and mental health stigmas. She began work with Amethyst House in 2020.
Felicia Helvey
Case Manager, Men's House
Felicia earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Berea College in 2012 and her Master’s degree in Sociology from IU in 2015. She is currently in the Master of Social Work program at IU in Bloomington and will graduate May 2023. Felicia came to Amethyst house in 2022 as a Case Manager. Prior to coming to Amethyst House, Felicia worked with people who have substance use disorders for over 4 years. In her free time, she spends time with her ferrets and cats as well as painting and drawing.
JILL HALL
Admissions Coordinator
Jill is a Bloomington native who began working with Amethyst in 2018. Jill is committed to breaking barriers to treatment in her position as the Admissions Coordinator. Jill’s educational background is in criminal justice and looks to use this knowledge to help clients navigate the criminal justice system.
residential technicians
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Women's Halfway House:
Brooklynn Newland Shanda Sung Rebecca Figg Ellison Mills Mindy Caron Danielle Morris Aspen Elias |
Men's Halfway House:
William Nichols Ryan Bennett Evan Copelly |
