Hope Messer

Hope Messer has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Hope is currently employed as a Substance/Mental Health Counselor at LifeStream Behavioral Center, Inc., where they conduct daily biopsychosocial assessments and treatment plans for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. Hope also communicates with a case load of 50-60 clients and serves as the lead counselor for Florida Department of Corrections offenders.

Prior to their current role, Hope founded Hope in the Heart Inc., a non-profit organization, in 2017. Hope was responsible for implementing and adhering to federal-state program guidelines to support individuals with disabilities in obtaining and maintaining employment. This involved resume building, application submissions, employer communication, and new hire orientation support.

Before that, Hope worked as an Employment Specialist at employU, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In this role, they identified employment barriers for individuals with disabilities, established connections with employers, and maintained knowledge of local, state, and federal guidelines.

Hope's earlier experiences include working as an English Teacher at VUS - The English Center, an Employment Specialist at Quest, Inc., and a Mental Health Case Manager at The Transition House, Inc. In these roles, they focused on providing educational support, coaching, and case management services to various client populations.

Hope's work history also includes positions as a Mental Health Coordinator at Front St. Inc., a Program Coordinator at North Carolina Public Health Regional Surveillance Team 3, an Accounts Manager at Southeast Real Estate Investments, and an Assistant Nurse/Senior Nurse Tech Recruiter at AdventHealth.

Throughout their career, Hope has demonstrated a commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities, promoting mental health, and fostering employment opportunities.

Hope Messer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Hope also holds an Associate of Arts degree in General Studies from Valencia College. In addition, they have obtained a Certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language (CTEFL) from LanguageCorps. No information is available regarding the specific start and end years for their education and when they obtained their certification.