John Walker CAC I, CADC I
John Walker is the Chief Operating Officer of ConRoc Inc DBA Rockdale Houses for Men and Women. John has been working with those struggling with addiction for 12 years. Prior to joining our staff, he worked for 8 years as a case manager and administrative staff at one of the largest inpatient men facilities in the state of Georgia. His own personal journey of recovery inspired him to become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and a local pastor in Monroe.
John uses a variety of modalities which incorporate best practice from CBT, MIT and Solution Focused, client centered approaches. John believes that when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, they are free to experience change.
John, and his wife Cindy, live in Monroe, Georgia. Most of their free time is spent with their children and grandchildren.
Lisa Hall, CACI, CAMS, ACT, PP
Lisa has been a grateful employee at the Rockdale House for Women since February 2018. She is pursuing her certificate in addiction counseling. Lisa is responsible for supporting individuals with developing an active and healthy recovery program. She exhibits and promotes consistency which is a key ingredient for recovery and structured compliance through progress tracking, relapse prevention and required accountability. Through understanding and compassion, Lisa wants to help each individual find their purpose and help them rebuild families and communities one by one.
Mary Edmondson, ACT, PP
Mary grew up in Covington Ga, graduating from Eastside high school.
Mary found her passion in addiction recovery and is currently training to be
certified in addiction counseling. However, in the mean time, enjoys her position as
house manager at the Rockdale House for Women, assisting individuals through daily living skills in a structured environment.
Shawn Lee Adkins, ACT, PP
Shawn is not only a House Manager but was once a client. He started his journey in 2016 and has not looked back. He has very strong feelings when it comes to giving back what has been given to him. Everyday is a gift, challenge and a lesson learned. He is currently working on getting his Bachelor in Psychotherapy.
Phil Rodgers, ACT, PP, CAMS-I
Phil was a client in the Men's House from January 2011 until June 2011. His love for plants and the recovery process kept him coming back to visit and help with the greenhouses. In 2015, he went to work at a 28 day treatment facility in Newton County. In late 2019, he joined the staff at Rockdale House for Men. His recovery slogan is " When the student is ready, the teacher will appear".
Alan Rogers Counselor PP, CAMS I, CCIT
Alan is an addiction counselor and the program director for the men’s house. Alan just loves recovery! Deeply rooted in 12 step work, Alan brings his own experience with recovery to the men of the Rockdale House. Alan has been a part of the RHM family for many years. He has been both a house manager and a group facilitator. He, along with all of the RHM team, effort to instill life changing, recovery based skills and routines in the clients they serve in order to promote life changing, lifelong sobriety.
Deonna Hamby, CAMS-I
Deonna is our Office Manager for Rockdale Houses for Men and Women. She handles financial matters such as client billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and various other administrative tasks. You can reach Deonna by phone at 770-483-3984 or 770-483-0213 and by email at d.hamby@comcast.net