Andrea Connolly, B.Sc., CACII
Founder/Director
Andrea has been in recovery since March 29, 2010. She graduated from UNG with her BSc. in Human Services. She is a Certified Addiction Counselor level 2 and an Education Provider through GACA, and is working toward becoming a Clinical Supervisor in the future. She is a board member for GARR, assisting other programs across the state to practice with ethical standards. She is a former drug court counselor and has been working in the field for 10 years.
Andrea enjoys being a mother and grandmother, and spending time with friends. She believes that women are often broken after a life in addiction, arriving with trauma or guilt, and need compassion and patience to find lasting recovery.
Katie Dunagan, C.A.R.E.S, CPS-AD
Case Manager/Group Facilitator
Katie found her purpose helping others in recovery after she graduated from Hall Co. Drug Court in March 2013. She obtained a bachelor's degree with a major in psychology and minor in sociology with a focus on addiction. She is trained in Trauma Informed Care and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan). She believes a strong foundation begins with willingness and confidence. Her goal is to show people in recovery their value and get them to believe in themselves. She loves baking, cooking and animals, especially her 5 cats.
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." Maya Angelou
Rachel (Rae) Ackland
Office Support Staff
Rae has been in recovery since October 13, 2023. She graduated A Better Way Recovery and has since made it her goal to help the recovery community. She is working on becoming a Certified Addiction Counselor level 1.
Rae enjoys spending time with her family, and being of service to others.