Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab Facility In Albion

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Kelly Basham, Executive Director

Kelly Basham has been with Hickory before the opening of the Albion facility in January of 2022. Kelly was the Director of Nursing for the first two years and transitioned into the role of Executive Director in May 2024. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Saint Francis and is pursuing a master’s degree in healthcare administration. Kelly is very excited to continue in a leadership role and be able to support and reach out to more employees. She is passionate about supporting an inclusive and positive work environment for all staff in the building and creating strong work relationships, which will ensure a healthier team where positive changes can occur. When we make a healthy and positive work environment, we can give our clients the best care and outcomes to start their journey in recovery. 

Ashley Evans, Director of Nursing

Ashley is a registered nurse who has worked with Hickory Treatment Center in Albion since March 2022. She started as a third-shift nurse and then transitioned to the ADON position. In May of 2024, she accepted the DON position, and within those 2 years, there came a great deal of hard work and dedication to her profession. She has 18 years of intermittent healthcare experience in long-term care and obstetrics. While attending a local college and completing the nursing program, she took an interest in mental health and substance abuse and just knew that it was going to be her continued passion.  

Lisa Bartelheim, Clinical Director

Lisa is an experienced licensed mental health professional incredibly dedicated to the people she serves. With over a decade of practice and a diverse range of experiences, including serving as a Clinical Director in various organizations, she brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to her work. Her commitment to compassion, honesty, and nonjudgmental support creates a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to explore their challenges and work toward positive change. Lisa’s passion for helping people overcome obstacles and live more fulfilling lives is evident in her approach to therapy.

Melissa Shull, Lead Case Manager

Melissa has four years of experience in case management and a bachelor’s degree in human and social services. She is excellent at time management and very thorough about client needs. She loves her job as lead case manager, is very dedicated, and is goal-oriented. She believes that with an excellent aftercare plan, anyone can be successful in sobriety.

Heather Watson, Behavioral Health Technician Manager

Heather has been a dependable, caring, and thoughtful member of Hickory in Albion since first opening. Through her dedication to bring her best everyday Heather has been promoted four time during her tenor with us. Heather believes strongly in the mission and never takes for granted what walking through the employee entrance means. Heather understands the impacts of long-term substance abuse on individuals and families, and she understands that the best thing she can do for those in service is treat them kindly, compassionately, and use the tools of the program to guide them toward personal success.

Kim Merriman, Human Resources Manager

Kim has a wealth of knowledge from previous work experience, including law and child welfare. She is very solution-focused in meeting challenges for our facility and the unique needs of the individuals that we serve. Kim values relationships and is seldom a stranger or local stakeholder; she is an acquaintance of many. You can count on a friendly greeting when Kim is at work, but when she is not at work, she enjoys being outside at a horse show, the lake, or sitting around the bonfire.

Chanthima Collins, Dietary Manager

Chanthima or Pommy as she is known to us, is from Thailand and moved to the USA at 15. She has a bachelor’s degree with Dietary Manager Training, Serve Safe Certified, and Knife Skills Certification. She enjoys traveling and has done so extensively throughout the world and within the US. She also has many hobbies and loves being in nature. Growing up, she watched her mom cook and loved the particular and precise Thai spices and other authentic ingredients specific to Thai food that she made. Pommy strives to incorporate taste and natural ingredients into every meal that she makes. She loves bring joy into our facility through the delicious meals that she makes. She will always be after the next recipe that leaves an impression and will be loved by others.

Sandy Caskey, Housekeeping Supervisor

Sandy Caskey is our Housekeeping Supervisor at Hickory Recovery in Albion. She has many years of experience working in a variety of roles. Sandy started as our Maintenance Supervisor and transitioned into the Housekeeping Supervisor role.

She takes great pride in her work to keep our building looking great. She is a fun, loving, and caring person. Family and friends mean a great deal to her, especially her grandchildren, whom she loves dearly. She is excited to bring her knowledge and skills to the Albion team.

Contact Hickory Recovery today to find a location near you. We would love to become part of your sobriety success story!