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Mental health, substance use disorder treatment clinic opens in Buffalo, Missouri. BUFFALO, Mo. - Centerstone held a grand opening for its first clinic in Buffalo, celebrating the expansion of behavioral health care services into Dallas County. The clinic is located at 309 S. Ash St. next to Woods Supermarket at the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Missouri Highway 32. Centerstone held a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce Aug. 21. "We recognized that opening a clinic in Buffalo could be a transformative step for those who live in Dallas County," Centerstone Market President Clay Goddard said. "Clients will be able to visit therapists in person and receive additional care at a dedicated telehealth space in the clinic. A group gathering space will allow us to offer group therapy and educational opportunities." The Centerstone Buffalo clinic offers outpatient therapy and counseling, medication management, community support services and substance use recovery treatment. The grand opening marks an effort to expand access to behavioral health care across rural communities in southwest Missouri, and to ensure that help is available for anyone in need. About Centerstone: Centerstone is the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in the United States. With more than 10,000 team members working at 360 locations in communities across the country, Centerstone provides healing and hope to people of all ages through mental health services, addiction care and social supports. Centerstone is a leader in operations for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Centerstone's Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes lives. Learn more at Centerstone.org. Location Finder

Dove House welcomes Courtney Pence, MSW Director of Operations in bartholomew County. Please join Dove Recovery House in welcoming Courtney Pence, MSW, as the Director of Operations for Dove Recovery House: Columbus. Courtney brings a wealth of experience in substance use treatment, recovery housing, community advocacy, and systems change, along with a deep personal commitment to helping individuals and communities thrive. Prior to joining Dove Recovery House, Courtney spent eight years with Centerstone of Indiana, where she served as Residential Manager, overseeing residential substance use treatment and recovery housing programs. Her leadership experience extends beyond direct service work. Courtney has served as Director of Communications and Development for the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Mental Health America of Indiana (MHAI), Chair of the Brown County Recovery and Wellness Coalition, and a consultant with the Opioid Response Network (ORN). Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about strengthening recovery systems, advancing harm reduction efforts, and developing partnerships that create healthier, more connected communities. Courtney recently earned her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Indiana University, with a concentration in macro social work, community organizing, and policy. Her professional background spans substance use treatment, recovery housing, harm reduction, recovery advocacy, and systems-level change. She has also completed specialized training in tele behavioral health and e-social work practice while contributing to statewide and national recovery initiatives through leadership, education, consultation, and advocacy. What drew Courtney to Dove Recovery House was the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up. As the Columbus location prepares to serve women in recovery, she sees the work as more than preparing a facility. For Courtney, it is about creating a home, assembling a strong team, and fostering a community where women feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal. As Director of Operations, Courtney oversees many aspects of the Columbus program, including daily operations, staff recruitment and development, community partnerships, resource coordination, and ensuring the residence provides a safe and welcoming environment for women. She enjoys the variety that comes with the role and the opportunity to help shape the resident experience from the very beginning. When asked about the impact she hopes to make, Courtney shared her desire for every woman who walks through Dove's doors to experience a genuine sense of belonging and hope. She believes recovery can often feel isolating, and she wants residents to know they are worthy of love, support, and new beginnings. Her goal is to help women reconnect with themselves, their families, and their communities while building confidence in their ability to create a brighter future. Dove Recovery House is especially meaningful to Courtney because recovery is personal. As a person in long-term recovery herself, she understands firsthand the power of healing, support, and community. She believes that having people who believe in you can change the trajectory of a life, and she sees Dove as a place that embodies hope, second chances, and transformation. Outside of work, Courtney enjoys spending time in nature, watching birds, collecting pinecones, stacking rocks into cairns, and exploring Maine whenever she has the opportunity. She also enjoys thrifting and searching for unique vintage treasures, as well as spending quiet time with her family and pets. Courtney has been married to her husband, Jim, for more than 10 years and is a proud bonus mom to three amazing adult children. One of Courtney's favorite quotes is, "Remain curious, not judgmental." It's a philosophy she strives to live by, approaching both life and recovery work with compassion, curiosity, and a belief in the interconnectedness of people and communities. Dove Recovery House is thrilled to welcome Courtney to the Dove Recovery House team and look forward to the leadership, compassion, and experience she will bring to the women Dove Recovery House serve in Columbus. Welcome, Courtney!

Centerstone announces Tom Weber as its next Chief Operating Officer. SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Centerstone, the nation's largest nonprofit behavioral health system, has announced the promotion of Tom Weber, CPA, to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Weber will oversee Centerstone's day-to-day operations across its multi-state footprint, as well as its national service lines, including school-based services, military services, and crisis services. "I love the thrill of building a relationship with someone and encouraging them," Weber said. "Our teams make decisions that are for our mission and for our clients, as well as for sustaining the mission. I think that's been a huge part of our success story." Weber has been Centerstone's west division president since the organization's merger with Springfield, Missouri-based Brightli in 2025. Prior to the merger, Weber served as Brightli's chief administrative officer since 2021. In that role, Weber was responsible for the organization's operations, investment and debt strategy, and its facilities master plan with more than 225 offices, clinics and treatment centers. Weber has a finance background and worked for KPM CPAs in Springfield for a decade, with most of his practice focused on audits, mergers and acquisitions, and tax preparation for community banks. He made the move to behavioral health care by joining Preferred Family Healthcare, now part of Centerstone, in 2015. "When our company was smaller, I could go in and turn the dials and really affect change quickly," Weber said. "Now I've got to trust the team and work with the relationships we have; we've created a large system in a short amount of time, and so we have to help our people navigate it." At Centerstone, which serves more than 250,000 people each year, Weber is known for sharing his guiding principle, "We need to take care of the people who take care of our clients," and it is a phrase many team members find empowering. "Tom is deeply committed to supporting and developing his teams," Centerstone CEO Dr. C.J. Davis said. "He combines sharp business acumen with humor, authenticity and strong relationship building skills to inspire collaboration and drive results. His leadership philosophy is rooted in a genuine commitment to people, and his relentless pursuit of excellence is always guided by a desire to create the best possible outcomes for those served by the organization." Weber holds a Master of Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University. About Centerstone: Centerstone is the largest nonprofit behavioral health organization in the United States. With more than 10,500 team members working at 360 locations in communities across the country, Centerstone provides healing and hope to people of all ages through mental health and addiction services, primary care, dental services, and social supports. Centerstone is a leader in operations for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Centerstone's Military Services offers specialized care nationwide for veterans and the military community. Centerstone's Institute provides guidance through research and technology, leveraging the best evidence-based practices for use across its communities. Centerstone's Foundation secures philanthropic resources to support the work and mission of delivering care that changes lives. Learn more at Centerstone.org. Location Finder