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THIS IS US....
I’m a person who has been passionate about recovery since I first entered it at the age of 18.
There have been a lot of twists, turns, bumps, and a multitude of pathways along my journey; ultimately culminating in the incredibly blessed life, I live today. I’m a living testimony of God using all things for the good, even the parts of my past that seemed beyond redemption.
Some of my greatest joy comes from giving back to others out of the wellspring of gifts that recovery has bestowed upon me. Besides all things recovery, I love spending time with my family, CrossFit, playing with our two Corgis, hiking, camping, biking, cooking, reading my Bible, praying, and having deep, meaningful conversations with just about anyone. My life today is more than I imagined was possible, and it just keeps getting better.
Tiffany Neuharth, LADC CPRSR
Founder, Executive Director
Co-Founder
My name is Chad Neuharth; I am the co-founder of Rise Up Recovery and a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
I am a person in long-term recovery and a blood-bought child of the most-high God.
My life before recovery was very messy. My life today is much less messy; it’s pretty great. I grew up in Hastings and am so blessed to be able to give back to this community through Rise Up Recovery.
When I’m not working, I coach youth basketball and spend time with my beautiful wife, kids, and our corgis.
Chad Neuharth, CPRSR
Hi!, You can call me Jo! I'm a wife, a mom, and a grandma. Like most, our family has substance abuse issues.
I greet visitors, answer phones, do miscellaneous office duties, and planted and tended our Hope Garden. It's a symbol of our participants, with their different personalities and needs. Our prayers and hope care for them.
On the first day here, I decided I wanted to become a PRS so I could better understand and help those we come in contact with. It has been a fantastic learning and growing experience and I love it here. I feel it was God-directed, and I'm so grateful for each day and the variety, joy, and challenges it brings.
JoEllen Joa, CPRS
Peer Recovery Specialist
My name is Rena; I am the Administrative Coordinator at Rise Up Recovery. l coordinate housing intakes, getting assessments for participants, keeping our EHR updated, and creating marketing materials.
Before this, I worked in the medical field for over 15 years. I have worked many jobs in my life, and God was preparing me to work here through all of them.I love working with the participants and seeing God working in and through them.
In my free time I like to work on diamond dotz, drink coffee, and spend time with my family.
Rena Hoff
Administrative Coordinator
Hi, my name is Ernest; I came to Rise Up Recovery after 25+ years of leading and coaching people in the manufacturing sector.
My love for God and passion to see people grow drives me to invest in the lives of others. I do this in my work, at church, and through community organizations.
My wife Julie and I have been married for over 30 years, and we have one grown daughter. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, reading, and playing strategy board games.
Ernest Stellingwerff, CPRS
Training & Development Coordinator
I'm Amber a hairstylist and peer recovery specialist. In my many years behind the chair, in the salon, I've always enjoyed connecting with people. Although, with my own recovery and healing journey, I knew I wanted to help others with their recovery path. To find light in the darkness of substance use.
My overall mission is to assist and motivate others to be the best that they can be. Live life to the fullest, in recovery, with gratitude and positivity!
In my free time I love reading, listening to music, spending time at my camper, or DIY projects. I am a mom of two amazing young men and two rescue pitbulls.
Amber Davies, SUP CPRSR-FE
Program Director
I am Adam Smith. I’m a man of God and a soldier of Christ. My recovery journey started in 2018 when God led me to Hastings.
Recovery has been a battle for me, and after 23 years, God has finally given me an upper hand in the battle. It took His gentle nudge, or a boot to the rear, to get me on the right track. Now I have been sober since January 4, 2022, and life keeps on making more sense.
God has blessed me with a beautiful wife, Savannah Smith, and the opportunity to walk alongside people at Rise Up Recovery. I’m passionate about Jesus, family, study, writing, service, food, and going to the gym.
Adam Smith, CPRS-FE
Housing Supervisor
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My name is Savannah Smith, and I am happily married to Adam Smith. I grew up in a loving family that has a history of substance and alcohol abuse disorder. I personally followed that path for a few years, as well as engaged in disordered eating habits.
Now I have been free from drugs, alcohol and disordered eating for over two years. God has given me a great passion for rising above pain and trauma into a beautiful, healthy lifestyle.
I love art in any way of emotional expression using all modes or mediums. I enjoy all parts of God's creation, nature, animals, and people in all ways and forms. I look forward to seeing people learn and grow together!
Savannah Smith, CPRS
Peer Recovery Specialist
Nick Thornburg, CPRS
Mobile Peer Recovery Specialist
Hi, my name is Nicholas Thornburg. I am a spiritual being, and my passion is to work with people. As a person in long term recovery and who has lived it first-hand, I know what helped me and that was compassion, empathy, not being made felt like I was disposable and now it's my turn to give back and serve people to help them in their journey.
There have been many odds stacked against me, and I was blessed to make it through. I like to take long drives, state parks, hike, pray and stop in small towns to check out local restaurants and shops. It is an honor and privilege to be a part of Rise Up Recovery.
My name is Jordan Wheeler and I am a strong woman in Recovery. I have faced traumas and hardships and prevailed, finding a better way of living drug free since 1-28-2022. It goes far beyond abstinence. It’s a bountiful and life long process of growth, self change, and reclaiming yourself.
Recovery has helped me reach my full potential and always do my best. It gave me life and has allowed me to help others find that path too. I love to laugh, be around family, and enjoy the here and now. I’ve found joy in setting goals and reaching them. I take life every day as a blessing and use my gratitude to help others see it that way as well.
Jordan Wheeler, CPRS
Mobile Peer Recovery Specialist
My passion is to help people, break down barriers and provide a safe space for healing. I, myself have struggled with processing addictions along with many other things. If I did not get a chance to make mistakes and right my wrongs without shame and guilt, I would not be where I am today. I want to give back and use my story to help others, meet people where they are at and plant as many seeds as possible. I truly believe if a person has a safe space and safe environment to heal in, miracles happen!
I decided to open my own Recovery Homes so that I could provide a safe space for healing and transformation. I am also a woman of Faith and could never do any of this without my higher power, this is my calling and where I have been guided!
I am a mom of six beautiful children, a cat, a dog, a red bearded dragon, and a parrot. I love to be cozy, snuggle and marathon watch tv shows when I have time! My very favorite thing is when I have all 6 of my children in the same room at the same time! I am so happy to be a part of Rise Up Recovery, and I believe we will make a difference one moment at a time.
PRS Supervisor / Mobile PRS
Mandy Love, Supv CPRSR, ADC-T
Hi, my name is Robin Steger. I was born and raised by Jewish parents, and my father was 1st generation Holocaust Survivor.
Growing up in Los Angeles, California, in the ’70s led to a daily lifestyle of substance use for the next 34 years.
Reconnecting with my husband John in 2009 after 30 years! Brought Jesus and sobriety on January 12, 2010.
After many years of functioning in a fog, I am now clear-minded and committed to helping others find freedom in Christ and Sobriety.
Blessed and grateful
Robin Steger, CPRS
Community Project Coordinator / Mobile PRS
Dave Joa, CPRS
Hi. I'm Dave. I've been married to my lovely wife for 51 years, and we're still going strong.
I started working in recovery in 2021 and found the people there touched my heart, so I became a CPRS.
I look forward to being able to help people in recovery here at Rise Up Recovery.
Peer Recovery Specialist
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My name is Bailey Andre, and I am a woman in long-term recovery. I struggled with addiction for many years, and with the help of my community, I was able to not only get sober but recover my physical, mental, and spiritual health as well.
I am passionate about paying the support I received forward by continuing to do work surrounding the struggle of addiction and supporting people in early recovery. I manage Lion House, a sober home for women, and work as a Peer Support Specialist as well.
In my free time, I enjoy being creative in all facets. Whether it be painting, writing, or drag makeup, I find joy in expression.
I am so grateful to be working with Rise Up Recovery, investing in making a difference in as many lives as we can.
Mobile Peer Recovery Specialist
Bailey Andre, CPRS
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