Our Team 

"What an awesome experience! The uncertainty I felt walking through those doors the first time quickly evaporated. My counselor was great, patient, open, understanding, honest... were a few things about her that made my experience fruitful. The knowledge I obtained was/ is invaluable. I have no doubt that my success in the future, would be a direct result of having gone through this program. I would absolutely recommend it to someone who may need help! Thank you Sara!"

-Former Client

Sara Allee-Jatta, CSAC, ICS, SAP
Clinical Director  and  Counselor,  CCS Provider

Sara has been working with adolescents and adults who struggle with substance abuse issues for over 12 years in multiple treatment modalities, from outpatient treatment to halfway house setting. She has extensive experience working with those with opioid use disorders receiving medication assisted treatment. Sara’s focus is on helping people discover their true sense of self by building a healthy support system and developing a lifestyle which sets the foundation for their success. Sara utilizes a holistic approach to counseling and other services to address each person’s individual needs.

In addition to providing substance abuse services, Sara works with people experiencing homelessness by providing case management and other supportive services. 
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Sara is licensed as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) and Independent Clinical Supervisor (ICS) by the Department of Safety and Professional Services in Wisconsin. She is also nationally licensed as a qualified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). 
​Catherine Lewis, SAC, LPC
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​Dual-diagnosis Counselor, ​Client Rights Specialist, and CCS Provider
Catherine has been working in the Mental Health and Substance Use field for over four years. Catherine first started her career working in Drug Treatment Courts, where finding treatment solutions instead of long-term incarceration for addiction was the focus. Catherine moved through different levels of care after obtaining her licenses-  starting in a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program, then to an Opioid Treatment Center, and now in a Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Partial Hospitalization Program. Catherine has always had a passion for helping and supporting those who have been struggling and by working in outpatient clinics, she has been able to do just that. 

Catherine is licensed as a Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) by the Department of Safety and Professional Services in Wisconsin.
Munroe Whitlock, CSAC

​Outreach Specialist and Counselor



Munroe is licensed as a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)  by the Department of Safety and Professional Services in Wisconsin.






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Lamin Jatta

​Outreach Specialist, Rehabilitation Worker, CCS Provider
Lamin has been working with individuals struggling with mental wellness, addiction, poverty, and homelessness through his jobs at Mendota Mental Health Institute, and Sankofa Behavioral and Community Health for the past 4 years. He is incredibly passionate about serving the community and building relationships with everyone he encounters. Lamin comes to us from The Gambia, West Africa. His insight and perspective have brought many consumers comfort and connection. He uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach for working with individuals. 

Lamin is a certified rehabilitation worker through Dane County CCS and a certified psychiatric care technician-advanced, which entails crisis management through therapeutic behaviors. He also provides outreach and engagement and intensive case management services. 








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