The Need Everyone Deserves a Safe Place to Call Home
Homelessness, mental health concerns, and addiction are profound challenges, but they do not define a person's worth or their future. In the Pikes Peak region, countless individuals and families face the daunting intersection of housing insecurity, mental health struggles, and substance use. Without a stable foundation and a compassionate support system, breaking this cycle can feel impossible.
We believe that true recovery starts with dignity. People need more than just temporary relief; they need a non-judgmental, empowering community that meets them exactly where they are. They need a bridge to stability, health, and economic independence.
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Our Approach & Leadership A Community of Compassion and Action
At Homeward Pikes Peak, we don't just treat symptoms; we treat the whole person. By championing a "Supportive Housing" approach combined with customized clinical and recovery programs, we create a tangible, proven pathway out of homelessness. This work is driven by our dedicated staff and volunteer board—experts, advocates, and compassionate peers who walk alongside our clients every step of the way.
- Glenn Pressman
President - Scott McBride
Vice President - Grant Westerfield CPA
Treasurer - Robert Worral
Secretary - Brian Wortinger
Board Member - Dave Blazis
Board Member - Dr. Amanda Walls
Board Member - John Colgan
Board Member - Tony DeLollis
Board Member - Jennifer Smith
Board Member - Beth Hall Roalstad, MSW
Staff Liaison
- Beth Roalstad, MSW
Chief Executive Officer - Heather Ryan-Figueroa, LCSW, LAC
Vice President of Programs - Colleen Cooper, MAOL
Director of Finance - Mundi Ross
Director of Development - Alena Melbourne
Director of Human Resources - Tasha Harrell
Director of Sober Living Programs - Katie Edelson-Milo, LCSW, LAC, M.Ed.
Sr. Director of Clinical Services - Steve Wyant LCSW
Director of Street Outreach - Francie Crary
Director of Business Operations
Recovery Homes (Bloom House & Harbor House)
- Erin Turner
Case Manager, Bloom House - Jazman Stock
Case Manager, Harbor House
Administration (Development & Finance)
- Sara Potter Communications Development Specialist
- Brody Stegman Staff Accountant
Clinical
- Shannon Derbique, MSW, LSW Clinician, The Clinic
The Commons Supportive Housing
- Brooke Sulski
Program Manager, The Commons - Jon Clark
Lead Peer Case Manager, The Commons - Dina Espinoza
Housing Assistant, The Commons - Frank Garcia
Case Manager, The Commons
Street Outreach
- Kara Barranger Street Outreach, Clean & Safe
- Hayley Crist Street Outreach Specialist
- Rob Decker Street Outreach, Clean & Safe
- Demi Ficken Street Outreach, Clean & Safe
Supportive Housing
- Mandolin Deyer
Case Manager, PSH & Dual Diagnosis - Alisha Apodaca
Case Manager, PSH & Dual Diagnosis - Danielle Griffin
Lead Case Manager, PSH & Dual Diagnosis - Khristopher Thomas
Case Manager, Veterans - Sarah Willow
Case Manager, PSH & Dual Diagnosis