Sarah Michel
Sarah Michel, RN, BSN, serves as Director of Nursing at The Plymouth House, where she leads a dedicated team committed to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care. A New Hampshire native, Sarah earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Plymouth State University before beginning her career as a traveling emergency room nurse across the […]
Andrew Franchek
Andrew Franchek serves as Executive Chef at The Plymouth House, bringing extensive culinary expertise honed in fine dining establishments throughout Burlington, Vermont and Portland, Maine. As a Plymouth House alumnus with six years in recovery, Andrew offers an invaluable dual perspective—both as a skilled culinary professional and as someone who intimately understands the recovery journey. […]
Joseph Demers
Joseph Demers is a licensed drug and alcohol counselor with 10 years of experience helping individuals find hope and healing in both residential and outpatient settings. He discovered his passion for addiction counseling during the opioid crisis, where he witnessed the life-changing impact of compassionate, evidence-based care. Joseph brings a unique perspective to his work […]
Cheryl Wilkie
Dr. Cheryl Wilkie is a Forensic Psychologist and Master’s Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor with decades of experience serving individuals from adolescence through older adulthood. In 2010, she founded New Hampshire’s first medical detoxification center, pioneering safe, compassionate care for those struggling with substance use disorders. Recognized as Healthcare Leader of the Year by NH […]
Samantha Downes
Samantha is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 25 years of nursing experience spanning emergency care, travel nursing, and acute care. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida Atlantic University, a Master of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from Simmons University, and a Post-Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner […]
Justin Rossen
Justin Rossen serves as Director of Operations at Guardian Recovery, where he brings valuable insight from his personal 12-Step journey that began in 2015. Previously serving as a 12-Step Contact at The Plymouth House residential treatment center, Justin has extensive experience developing recovery meetings, collaborating with sober living environments, and guiding individuals through the twelve-step […]
Jay Cuthbert
Jay serves as Executive Director of The Plymouth House, bringing both personal recovery experience since 2003 and nearly two decades of professional expertise in addiction treatment. He holds a BA in Philosophy from UMASS Boston and has dedicated his career to the field since 2005. Jay began at The Plymouth House in 2011, initially leading […]
