Meet Our Staff

I am a person in long-term recovery from opioid use disorder, a journey that began tragically with the loss of my beloved brother, Clifford Rhodes, on November 4, 2016. His untimely passing became the catalyst for my own path to recovery. 

To honor Clifford's memory and to support others battling substance use disorder, I founded Open Rhodes 2 Recovery (OR2R), Somerset County's first 501(c)(3) non-profit Recovery Community Organization. Our center is a sanctuary of hope, support, and love—for individuals in recovery. By sharing our lived experiences, we aim to provide essential resources, build recovery capital, and demonstrate the unwavering love and support needed to heal from this devastating illness. 

Allison Ibinson, MSW, LSW, CPSS. is a Licensed Social Worker in the States of Pennsylvania and Maryland. Allison has been working in the mental health field since 2019 and enjoys working with individuals with high acuity needs such as severe and persistent mental illness and her new found passion working with those who have substance use disorder. As a social worker, Allison acts as an advocate for all individuals to ensure they are receiving the treatment and services they need to be the best version of themselves. Allison identifies with the recovery community through the family lens and is excited to share her personal expertise with those who utilize OR2R and their families. “Open Rhodes 2 Recovery allows me to feel a sense of purpose when I can develop a relationship with those in the recovery community and help them obtain resources and help them obtain a life worth living outside of active addiction. I enjoy being a smiling face for those who come to the center and need love and support.”

Shannon Deets, Ph.D. Is a licensed psychologist and a licensed professional counselor working in Pennsylvania with over 20 years of experience in providing services to individuals, couples, and families. She specializes in working with individuals with serious mental illness and substance abuse difficulties. She has specialized training in working with dual diagnoses, trauma, and personality disorders. Dr. Deets tailors her treatment plan to each individual and will include a variety of interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, interpersonal process therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy as well as other methods she deems medically appropriate for the individual. Acting as an advocate for individuals struggling with substance abuse and mental illness, Dr. Deets works to reduce stigma, increase patient's self-worth, and help each person find a healthier and more joyful life. She is thrilled to be a part of the Open Rhodes 2 Recovery mission!