Jenn McCreight has over 15 years experience in the behavioral health industry. She is down to earth and resilient; she strives to bring people together through her honesty and kindness. She has worked in serving clients in a variety of settings including detox, residential and duel-diagnosis facilities, allowing her to have a unique understanding of protocol and how to best aid in meeting the needs of clients. Jenn works to aid in the coordination of administrative and clinical departments at Coastline. While she enjoys working with the team, Jenn is most passionate about working to ensure that clients are given the appropriate care and coverage to allow them to be as successful in treatment. Raised in Southern California, Jenn has four sons, ranging in age from 14 years to 5 months and enjoys spending time with her husband raising their sons. Jenn and her family are involved in several physical activities that promote physical fitness, unity, and empowerment. She strives to take this mindset to all areas of her life and is blessed to be able to share her passions with the Coastline family. What Jenn likes about her role at Coastline is the chance of working with an effective treatment program which provides redemption for Jenn’s own struggle with addiction. Her relationship with God is paramount, and she is inspired and motivated by Coastline’s commitment to the success of its clients.

Gary Tucker, MA, LMFT has been personally involved in substance-abuse recovery for over 23 years. In addition, I have had close family members suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse problems. The bulk of my professional career has involved owning and managing two small businesses. However, there is no doubt in my mind that my work over the past 6 years in the field of addiction recovery has been the most rewarding of my life. Although I have found that the work is not without significant challenges, in my opinion, there is nothing quite as fulfilling as being a part of a client’s successful recovery from the devastation caused by drug and alcohol dependence. On both a personal and professional level I am also keenly aware of the acute effect substance abuse has on non-addicted family members. I view addiction as a “family disease” and welcome interaction with those whose life has been impacted by a loved one’s addiction.

David DeMille, M.A.Ed, CATC IV, LAADC is a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC) who has enthusiastically joined the Coastline team in the role of case manager and group counselor, assisting clients who want to become free from the wreckage of alcohol and drug addiction. David’s first career was in the field of education, first as a classroom teacher for 9 years, then as a curriculum and instruction administrator of various federal and state educational initiatives for 13 years. During that time, he received a Master’s Degree in school counseling. David has facilitated Drug and Alcohol groups, as well as Domestic Violence classes, for the past two years, and hopes to continue his education so that his work with clients will yield increased results. He continues to write curriculum and materials used to influence client change in specific areas of need, including the many facets of substance abuse and treatment. He brings his teaching and coaching abilities to his current work, along with the insights he has gained from his own experience with drug addiction and subsequent recovery. David strongly believes that recovery is available to anyone who genuinely wants it and that developing the self-efficacy of the client is imperative. Equally crucial, personal transformation is accomplished by learning new ways to think and act. Long term personal growth is acquired by gaining tangible insights in a therapeutic setting, then practicing their application in real world situations. He trusts that when recovering addicts are given the “scaffolds” necessary to learn and enjoy a new way of life, and then those scaffolds are slowly removed over time, a sustained recovery is indeed possible. David is inspired by his Christian faith, is devoted to his wife and five children, and is motivated by his compassion for the “addict who still suffers.” He looks forward to providing all Coastline clients with competent, quality care in a safe and friendly environment.

After receiving a psychology degree from a university in western Pennsylvania, Michelle Glinski began her career working with people effected by intellectual disability, mental health, autism and addiction, along the way realizing many of the great challenges and stigmas that had been afforded to those that she served. As she journeyed with them on their path to recovery and empowerment, she gained invaluable experience helping them to magnify their own strengths and in turn, helping them to create a vision of their ideal future. After over five years of providing a variety of services in Pennsylvania, she left her comfort zone and relocated to California, where she found the opportunity to bring her knowledge and passion for helping others to the Women’s Experiential department at Coastline. It is here that she uses her professional experience in human services, and her personal experience supporting loved ones in addiction, to help each client bridge their physical strengths and abilities with their mental health and longterm sobriety. Michelle believes, “Each day brings a fresh start and new opportunities, and that we sometimes need to get out of our comfort zone to embrace them.”

Nicole Loukes attended the University of Minnesota where she received her Masters Degree in Social Work with a focus on Co-Occurring Disorders and Trauma with an emphasis on Native American populations. Soon after graduation, she received her Chemical Dependency Certification and has worked with the court and probation systems, the homeless populations and women. Nicole continues to be influenced by her early years where her parents fostered children and she wants to continue to work to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Nicole joined Coastline Behavioral Health as a therapist for the women’s program and is eager to help clients on their path to sobriety. One of Nicole’s favorite quotes is from Brene Brown who said, “Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy and creativity. It is the source of hope empathy, accountability and authenticity.”

Stephanie Zaugg graduated with honors from National University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She is also in the process of completing her coursework for her Masters Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling from Pepperdine University. Through her career she has held various positions in teaching and has worked with county programs for multiple DUI offenders. Stephanie has personal family experience with addiction and mental illness and was drawn to working with in the addiction field. She joined Coastline Behavioral Health as a Case Manager for the women’s program to fill a much needed role for the growing client census. Stephanie is passionate about working with others and has a keen ability to relate to clients on a personal and clinical level. Since joining the company, Stephanie has helped with restructuring the program to focus on client needs with a focus on accountability and life skills. She likes to think outside of the box and to not always do things the same way as before. Stephanie positive outlook is demonstrated in the positive growth she sees working with clients and reminds them “Everything changes – even in our best days and the bad days.”

Emerson grew up in Tucson Arizona and at a young age, he became addicted to drugs. After failing to get clean on his own, he moved to California for rehab and has been here ever since. Emerson completed his CADC studies in drug and alcoholism, and he is also recently married with a child on the way. He has always had a passion for helping others and is an active member of Calvary Church and the ministry outreach program with LOTS (Life on the Streets). Emerson enjoys his work as a case manager and the opportunity to continue to develop our ChristLine program. Emerson believes, “My faith has been an instrumental part of my personal journey in sobriety. I am extremely fortunate for the opportunity to work with clients and help guide their spiritual growth to build a strong foundation for long-term sobriety.”

Andre Buggs began his journey of recovery after losing a respected career with Los Angeles County Probation Department and getting incarcerated as a result of poor decision making while in his addiction. Upon being released, he understood in order to not become a projected statistic, he needed to make real changes in his life and stay sober. Andre found hope and a new way of living through being an active member in a 12 step program.

While on this journey, Andre has developed a genuine passion for working in recovery and walking alongside those struggling with addiction to help them achieve sobriety. He is currently working to finish his Addiction Studies Certificate at Cypress College, and will continue to further his education to earn his B.S. in Human Services.

Logan joined the Coastline family in July 2017 and is currently a member of the support staff as a treatment technician. His role has many responsibilities including the day to day oversight of clients in our sober living homes and transportation. It was through encouragement from a fellow AA member that Logan went back to school. He has completed the Drug and Alcohol practicum required for CCAAP and he is currently in the process of finishing the required hours for CADC-I. Logan is active in own sobriety with attending AA meetings and sponsoring other men. When asked about what keeps him strong in recovery, he replied “Sobriety is complete abstinence. There is no ‘gray area’ when it comes to crossing the line with using any kind of drug or alcohol.”