Ericka Ludwig, DHS, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Capital University, her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University, and her Doctorate Degree in Human Services from Capella University. For the last 11 years, Ericka has been employed at Hopewell Health Centers located in the beautiful Hocking Hills, Ohio, providing direct clinical care to clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. In her current role as the Outpatient Supervisor/Coordinator of counseling services, she provides both direct care to a small case load of clients as well as provides clinical and administrative supervision of counseling staff. Her passion for this population can be displayed through her involvement in innovative programs addressing rural substance use concerns including the Hocking County Municipal Court Drug Court programs, Rapid Access, Project HOPE, and recovery housing. She was awarded the 2015 Hocking County Mental Health Advocate Award for her leadership on the creation of the county’s first recovery house.