Our Founder's Commitment
Helen Brushart
Founder, Director
Helen started Second Chances Treatment after years spent working across the addiction recovery landscape - not just providing support, but building programs and helping others shape spaces where people can truly heal. She believes that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and to be seen as more than their struggle. Helen's dedication comes from both professional experience and the heart to serve her community.
Her vision is simple: create an environment where every individual feels safe, respected, and understood. For Helen, recovery goes far beyond stopping harmful behaviors - she believes it means rediscovering strengths, reuniting families, securing employment, and regaining confidence. She founded Second Chances Treatment so clients could receive practical tools for life along with unwavering support, knowing that transformation is possible when someone walks the journey beside you. Helen remains committed to building hope and partnerships rooted in human connection, one client and one day at a time.
Our Heart and Mission
Real transformation begins with dignity and connection, not just treatment plans. The story of Second Chances Treatment grows from many years spent helping people unlock their own strength, long before we opened our doors. The founder's path led through every layer of addiction and recovery support - direct client care, program development, and guiding other organizations to create safe places for healing. Along this journey, a simple, powerful truth emerged: real recovery happens only when people are seen for who they are.
Second Chances Treatment exists for one purpose: to treat each person with the respect, compassion, and faith they deserve. Here, clients receive more than strategies for sobriety - they gain practical tools, hope for the future, and a community that believes in them. The center's mission is grounded in helping individuals rebuild their self-worth, reconnect with families, learn new skills, and step into life with renewed purpose. Our intentionally small, relationship-focused model keeps care personal, making sure each person is valued and known by name. This commitment, rooted in authentic experience and unwavering belief in possibility, shapes everything we do at Second Chances.
Our Dedicated Care Team
Fredrick
CDCA
Fredrick brings a deep passion for helping others find stability and meaning in recovery. With a background supporting individuals throughout various stages of addiction and healing, he draws from personal experience and clinical training to make each client feel seen and respected. Fredrick believes in small, daily victories and focuses on building trust so clients develop the skills to make real changes. He is dedicated to trauma-informed, strengths-based care that treats every person as more than just a case - helping people reconnect with hope, family, and community.
Mark
LICDC
Mark has extensive experience as a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, providing support and guidance to people navigating complex challenges. He combines clinical expertise with a genuine belief in each person's ability to change. Mark's approach is rooted in dignity, collaboration, and understanding the full individual. Clients feel valued and safe working with him as he helps them set achievable goals and build confidence. Mark is dedicated to continuous learning and compassionate care, making sure every person receives personalized attention and clear guidance.
Ashley
Administration
Ashley is the center's anchor when it comes to administrative support and day-to-day operations. She creates a welcoming environment, helping clients feel comfortable from their very first contact. With a helpful and positive attitude, Ashley manages details so that clients and staff can focus on healing and progress. Her commitment to client well-being shines in every interaction - she advocates for clear communication, privacy, and support, ensuring everyone is treated with respect and kindness throughout their journey.