Kristina Benter
My name is Kristina Benter and I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I facilitate inpatient groups at Compass Point, conduct evaluations, as well as many other things. I believe in making addiction treatment educational as well as fun and have been putting the glue and glitter back into therapeutic groups for over 18 years. I am very […]
Stacey Nickelson
My name is Stacey Nickelson and I am Compass Point’s systems administrator.I have worked at Compass Point since 2010, left in 2020 and came back in 2022. Some of my strengths are having a background in computer tech/repair, and I am an avid speed reader (close to 800 wpm). I have 2 children and 3 grandchildren. I […]
Lea Essink
My name is Lea Essink. I have a bachelor’s degree in several areas of education which has been surprising helpful in this field. I currently hold a Certified Addiction Counselor certification in which I have obtained through the University of South Dakota. I was born in Alaska and I have lived in the Black Hills […]
Luke Johnson
My name is Luke Johnson. I am currently an Addiction Counselor Trainee at Compass Point. I have had first-hand experience with all aspects of addiction and treatment. I am both interested and qualified in running and facilitating the Intensive Outpatient Program as well as Inpatient groups. I strive to make connections to patients and show […]
Hillary Schwab
Heather Ochocki
My name is Heather Ochocki. I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor. I earned my Masters degree from the University of South Dakota in Addiction Studies. I love seeing others grow and thrive in recovery. I have been in the field for 10 years. Inpatient treatment services is an area I especially enjoy working with, and I have […]
Joy DeCook
My name is Joy DeCook. I was born and raised in Nebraska but have lived in South Dakota for the last 20 years and I consider SD home. I am currently the administrative manage and billing specialist. I am married with a large blended family of six children and several spoiled grandchildren. In my free […]
Bonnie Johnson
My name is Bonnie Johnson. I grew up in Windsor, Colorado and moved to South Dakota for college. I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling and Prevention from the University of South Dakota in 2019. I have been working with Compass Point since 2019, starting as an ACT (Addiction Counselor Trainee) and got my CAC (Certified […]
Lu Ann Kellsy
My name is Lu Ann Kellsy. I was born and raised in Sturgis. I joined the Compass Point team in January of 2022. I love my position as a Chemical Dependency Technician. Since starting I have earned my Medication Aide and CPR certification. I pride myself in my ability to help people and to not judge […]
Candy Bieber
My name is Candy Bieber and I am the Office Administrator for the Sturgis Office. I have been employed here since January, 2022. I started in the Inpatient facility and worked my way into my current position. I am a certified Medical Technician and I have over 40 years of customer service experience. I grew […]