Staff

Jeanette Tolson, LCSW, CASAC-Executive Director

Jeanette Tolson is the Executive Director at FOR-DO. She is responsible overseeing all operations of the organization.  She provides supervision of student interns and assists in the development of a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC). She has over 5 years of experience working in the addictions field. She also has experience working in the fields of mental health, domestic violence, and end of life care.

“As a family member affected by addiction, I’m excited to be working with people in recovery in a way that honors their choices about recovery. I am happy to be assisting people in their own path to recovery and advocating for the development of a recovery-friendly community.”

 

 

John Arlet, The Turning Point Recovery Community Center-Oneonta Manager

John, originally from New York City, calls Oneonta his home since 2004 and has worked solely with local non-profit agencies since transitioning to Otsego County.

“…I know that I’m right where I’m meant to be at this stage. My work with The Friends Of Recovery of Delaware and Otsego Counties is about quality of life for anyone wanting to sustain their recovery from an addiction. From one day to the next our focus is about progress and wellness through any available means; which gives me a beautiful sense of purpose!”

 

Michaela Powers-Interim Recovery Care Manager

Bio coming soon!