Next Step Recovery for Men

	A Transitional Living Community for Adult Males Recovering from Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Next Step Recovery House for Men
828.350.9960
149 Courtland Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
info@nextsteprecovery.com

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Our men’s recovery program is led by Executive Director Susan Stader who is a certified addictions counselor. Susan is supported by her team of highly qualified and caring staff and a structured program that ensures all residents participate in and contribute to Next Step's recovery community.

Our team includes all of our residents who live and work together in our supportive recovery community. Men who are farther along in their recovery process serve as mentors to newer residents, and every resident has an AA or NA sponsor who supports them in their 12-step work.

	Susan Stader, MS, LPC, LCAS, NCC, is Next Step Recovery’s founder and Executive Director. Susan is a licensed professional counselor specializing in substance abuse issues and holds a master’s degree in community counseling. She founded the Next Step Recovery House for Men in 2006 to support adult males recovering from substance abuse. She opened the Next Step Recovery House for Women in 2009 to support the needs of adult women in recovery.
	Toney Gause is a House Manager and cofounder of Next Step Recovery for Men. Tony helped open the men's facility in May of 2006 and was one of its first residents. Toney is an ordained minister who enjoys the challenges and rewards of helping residents as they work on their recovery. Toney is honored to support, encourage and guide Next Step Recovery residents as they work hard to change their lives.
	Brian Nolan is our Office Manager. Brian uses his extensive office management experience to ensure our office runs smoothly, and he educates prospective residents and families about our transitional living program for men. Brian also supports current residents on a daily basis, drawing on his own experienceworking on his individual 12-step program.
	Terrence Streeter is our Men's Program House Manager and Peer Support Specialist. Terry maintains the structure of Next Step Recovery's program by ensuring residents comply with house policies. Terry also transports residents to and from nightly AA/NA meetings, which are a vital component of their recovery plan. Terry is in the process of completing his educational and work requirements to become a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.
	Greta Hillin, LPC, leads Next Step Recovery’s Life Skills program. She helps residents understand unhealthy relationship patterns, beliefs and behaviors that underlie addiction. Greta encourages residents to identify core values that support recovery. She helps residents develop emotional maturity as they learn practical life skills like money management, goal setting and communication skills. Greta has worked with addictions recovery for more than 20 years and was a counselor at The Meadows in Arizona, a world-renown holistic treatment center for trauma, addiction and recovery.
	Scott Lantay is our Men's Outdoor Adventure Program Coordinator. Scott has extensive experience as a wilderness guide for both recreational and therapeutic programs. Through a variety of outdoor activities, Scott encourages residents to connect with nature and challenge themselves to overcome their self-imposed limitations. Our outdoor adventures provide opportunities for healthy, substance-free recreation and encourage a sense of personal power and connection that is vital for recovery.