First Step Services LLC.

Henry Tarkington, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS is the Owner/CEO of First Step

Staff Members

• Frank Jolly, J.D., SAC is Associate Director and substance abuse counselor . Frank has 18 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient substance abuse facilities. Prior to joining First Step in 2004 he spent several years as an Intensive Outpatient Counselor. He also has experience as a Clinical Supervisor in an outpatient substance abuse treatment setting. Frank has a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. He assists clients with substance abuse & DWI assessments, group therapy, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, and individual counseling sessions. He also coordinates Community Outreach at First Step.

Denise Thompson, M.A., LCAS, CCS-I; Durham Program Director

Tom Watkins, M.A., LCAS; Garner Program Director

Cheri MacLean, R.N., SAC, Facility Director Six Forks

Enrique Lopez, M.D, Medical Director, Psychiatrist

Susann Stupka, MSW, LCSW

Robin Skinner, Administrative Assistant

Justin Ayre, MSW, LCSW, CAS-I

Randee Conn, B.A., CSAC-I

Don Burke, M.A., CAS-I

Norman Jackson, MSW, LCSW, LCAS

Nichole Dube, B.A., SAC

Brian Deese, SAC I

Terrell Herbig, Adminsitrative Assistant, SAC Trainee

Corrie Swanson, CSAC-I

Barbara Stephens, Administrative Assistant

Erin Grupp, MSW, SAC, Spanish Language Program Director

David Sloan, B.A., Substance Abuse Counselor

Fletcher Burnett, BSW, CSAC -I, Substance Abuse Counselor

Donna Heyel-Hanson, Administrative Assistant

Mandy Hopper, MSW, SAC

Krystal Kelly, Administrative Assistant

Camilla Wilkins, Administrative Assistant

Ana Maria Cauthen, Administrative Assistant

Emily Vargas, Administrative Assistant

Allison Grubbs, MSW Student Intern

Phyllis Kirby, Wake Community College Intern, Volunteer

Cynthia Lyons, Wake Community College Intern, Volunteer

Derrick Jones, BSW Intern