Our professional staff share the standard of excellence that has made Hour House a driving force in the field of substance use disorders and in the community for years.
Working together... Hour House's licensed and certified substance use disorder counselors work together with you throughout the treatment process. Together you and your counselor develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects your personal goals and objectives.
Executive Director
As our organization's executive leader and CEO, Teressa is the Authorized Representative for the Department of Human Services-Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, manages contracting, funding, and employee relations, and works with the leadership team in planning new projects.
She has worked for our agency since 1984 i
Executive Director
As our organization's executive leader and CEO, Teressa is the Authorized Representative for the Department of Human Services-Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, manages contracting, funding, and employee relations, and works with the leadership team in planning new projects.
She has worked for our agency since 1984 in almost every aspect of agency operations, including direct service, clinical supervision, and administration. Teressa has devoted her career to work in the substance use disorder field and is deeply proud of our work and the lives our team impacts every day.
ph: 217-348-8108
Business Director
B.S. in Accounting, A.S. in Business Administration
Sara is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of several departments at Hour House that are integral to our role in prevention and treatment services, including Accounting, Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Management Information Servic
Business Director
B.S. in Accounting, A.S. in Business Administration
Sara is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of several departments at Hour House that are integral to our role in prevention and treatment services, including Accounting, Dietary, Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Management Information Services.
Her experience includes professional accounting for state education, private industry, and public accounting.
ph: 217-348-8108
Administrative Assistant
Sandra has assisted the administrative staff at the Hour House since 1994.
Before becoming the agency's Executive Secretary, she worked as the Program Secretary for Mattoon Adult Outpatient. After the agency was awarded a federal grant to expand adolescent services, Sandy focused her work on the Adolescent Outpatien
Administrative Assistant
Sandra has assisted the administrative staff at the Hour House since 1994.
Before becoming the agency's Executive Secretary, she worked as the Program Secretary for Mattoon Adult Outpatient. After the agency was awarded a federal grant to expand adolescent services, Sandy focused her work on the Adolescent Outpatient program.
At present, Sandy is the Administrative Assistant and supervises clerical staff at the Hour House.
ph: 217-348-8108
Program Director
M.A. in Gerontology & B.A. in Psychology
As Program Director, Janna leads the clinical care team of coordinators, clinicians, and monitors. She is responsible for clinical program development, recruitment, interviewing, training new and continuing staff, coordination with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with cli
Program Director
M.A. in Gerontology & B.A. in Psychology
As Program Director, Janna leads the clinical care team of coordinators, clinicians, and monitors. She is responsible for clinical program development, recruitment, interviewing, training new and continuing staff, coordination with external agencies, and ensuring compliance with clinical rules and regulations.
Janna has worked in non-profit organizations and education since 1982. At the Hour House, she has worked in Detox, Women's, Outpatient, and Prevention Services. Additionally, she served as Program Director of county-wide Outpatient Substance Abuse, HIV, Prevention, and Mental Health Services.
At Lake Land College, she served as Coordinator of Dislocated Worker Services. She also served as Psychology adjunct faculty at Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College for 20 years. Additionally, she served as Director of the Academy of Lifelong Learning at Eastern Illinois University and Executive Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida.
ph: 217-348-8108
Women's Halfway House & Recovery Home Coordinator
M.S. Clinical Counseling, M.S. Family Services, Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Amanda oversees the clinical operations of our women's services in our halfway house, recovery homes, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. As Women's Services Coordinator, she supervises the professional counseling and monitoring staff working in these gender-specific counseling services.
This intentional focus on women’s unique issues helps our team bring the best resources and treatment options to women in our programs.
ph: 217-348-8651
Women's Residential Coordinator
MS in Counseling Psychology & Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Amy supervises the women’s residential and equine programs. She has 15 years of experience in the field.
She loves to watch the amazing changes clients make when they enter recovery and the Aha moments the clients experience when working with horses.
ph: 217-348-8108
Men's Residential & Halfway House Coordinator
M.S. Family Services, Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
As a Men's Residential and Halfway House Coordinator and the Coles County Drug Court Liaison, Tammi sees firsthand the effect of substance use treatment upon individuals and families in our communities.
Tammi was honored to present about Substance Use Disorders at the National Rural Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. She was awarded the 2018 Outstanding Alumni Award at EIU in the Family and Consumer Sciences Department.
ph: 217-348-8108
Prevention Coordinator
M.S. Education in Guidance & Counseling & B.S. Education in Business Education, Teacher's Certificate (6-12 grade)
Michelle provides substance use disorder prevention services for Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Effingham, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties as Prevention Coordinator.
Michelle has worked for Hour House since 1996 and is excited about the growing resources the agency can offer for primary prevention. Her belief in treating everyone the same, no matter where they are in their life, helps her be the best example, educator, and peer that she can be.
ph: (217) 258-6137
Recovery Outreach Supervisor
M.A. Public Policy & B.S. Family Consumer Science
As the Recovery Outreach Supervisor, Karen oversees the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) grant that covers Coles, Cumberland, Clark, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Moultrie and Shelby Counties. She also supervises the ROSC Coordinators and Recovery Navigators.
Karen is an Eastern Illinois University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer Science and a master’s degree in Public Policy. Karen is passionate about community support and identifying resources that best fit the needs of those in recovery. Karen assists communities in the service area by conducting needs assessments and implementing activities to support those recovering from substance use disorder. Karen has prior experience in representing agencies at state and local levels to advance agency programs.
ph: 217-258-6018
Adult & Adolescent Services & Intake Coordinator
B.S. in Family Services & Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Melissa manages our Adult and Adolescent Outpatient Program and our Intake Programs. Through her nearly two decades of experience in the substance use disorder field, she can assist clients from the beginning with the intake process and see the progression made throughout their time in services.
Being able to intervene and work with women and teens to help positively redirect the trajectory of their lives is incredibly meaningful.
ph: 217-258-6018
Illinois Family Resource Center Coordinator
M.S. in Educational Psychology, Certified International Alcohol and Drug Counselor, & Certified Family Partnership Professional
Nancy is responsible for coordinating the statewide Illinois Family Resource Center project.
With over 40 years working in the Substance Use Disorder field in both treatment and prevention, as well as “Lived Experience” with family members experiencing substance use disorders, she feels so fortunate to give back and make a difference in our client’s lives.
ph: 217-258-6018
Health Care Coordinator
Licensed Practical Nurse
Teresa is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Health Care Unit while also assisting with the development of health care related policies and practices across the agency.
Teresa has worked in the addiction field for the past 8 years and loves being an advocate for the underserved.
ph: 217-348-8108
Monitor Supervisor
As the Monitor Supervisor, Cheri supervises all the monitors for the agency. She works one on one with them to train them in various aspects of their jobs. Cheri is in charge of maintaining and updating the monitor schedule, as well as covering any shifts as needed. She also works with the rest of the management team to meet other needs for the agency.
Cheri started working for the Hour House 14 years ago as a monitor, working in various programs across the agency. Since then she has continued to learn and train new monitors. Cheri is excited for this new position as the Monitor Supervisor, to be able to be more available for training and any needs the monitors may have.
ph: 217-348-8108
The hardest step is the first one – asking for help. All you need to do is contact us at 217-348-8108 and we will guide you through the next steps. After a free and no-obligation screening (by phone or in person), we will provide recommendations for services through the Hour House or provide a referral to another agency that best fits your need.
We have ten locations in east central Illinois where specialized services for Men, Women, Adolescents, or Women with Children are available.
Call us today to find out more: 217-348-8108
Locations in east central Illinois
Charleston, Mattoon, Lerna, Shelbyville
635 Division Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-8108
Offering intake assessments, drug and alcohol detoxification services, adult men's residential programs, men's halfway house, adolescent detoxification, and speaker’s bureau services
1501 1/2 18th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-5444
Offering outpatient recovery programs for women
1501 18th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348- 5444
Offering residential recovery for women with children
726, 4th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-8118
Offering adult outpatient recovery programs and resources and DUI Evaluation/Risk Education services
720, 4th Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-8651
Offering residential recovery for women
657 Division Street, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-8108
Offering residential recovery for men
416 N. 19th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-2968
Offering adult outpatient programs and DUI Evaluation
513 N. 13th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6018
Offering outpatient services for adolescents, the Illinois Family Resource Center and the Recovery Oriented System of Care Councils
521 N. 13th Street, Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6137
Offering comprehensive substance use disorder prevention education resources for individuals and community organizations
8500 E Co Rd 150 N, Lerna IL 62440
(217) 235-1303
Offering adult women's residential programs
155 South Morgan, Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-5566
Offering adult outpatient programs and DUI Evaluation
We are committed to providing quality services while maintaining affordable fees. Individual cost varies with services. We accept medical insurance, Medicaid, Managed Care Medicaid, private pay by cash and all major credit cards. For more information on payment, please call contact us at (217) 348-8108.
Fees & Payment accepted
Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council (d/b/a Hour House) is accredited through CARF, licensed and funded in whole or in part through the Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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