Meet Our Team

Board Members, Counselors, Peer Mentor, Student Advisors, Community Partners, Supporters

“When my son entered a treatment center I didn’t know where to turn. By chance I was referred to the Alternative Peer Group as a potential resource. The Counselor immediately responded to my request for information and set up a meeting. From our first conversation, I felt a flood of relief. I finally was talking with someone who understood the issues my family was dealing with before I even uttered a word. …While I completely understand how parents might be hesitant to talk about something as private and painful as their child struggling with addiction, they need not be fearful of any judgment or shame from this incredible organization.”

Parent of APG member

Meet the RecoveryBuild Team

Student Advisors

One of our core values is to include youth in the design of our work. We hope to amplify their voices, understand what resonates (or doesn’t) with youth and solicit feedback in general. Our Student Advisor volunteers have agreed to provide feedback to make sure our programs work with their peers. We welcome their insights and energy!

Melissa Hyer-Mitchell

Licensed Counselor

Melissa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of professional experience working with teenagers, young adults and families in outpatient, school and residential settings.

Melissa is committed to working with individuals using a strength-based, person-centered approach focused on supporting those who struggle with addiction and mental health needs.

Samantha Cronin

Counselor

Samantha is a graduate of Lesley University with a masters in Expressive Arts Therapy and Mental Health Counseling and has dedicated her career to children and adolescents.

She is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and is pursuing her license as a Licensed Medical Health Counselor (LMHC).