Mark Stewart - MS, LICDC, QMHS
The providers at Fresh Start Behavioral Health, Inc. have decades of experience in medicine and mental health treatments. Each member of our team is trained in a variety of approaches for substance abuse and other mental conditions, and all are passionate about helping patients attain the fresh start they need to move forward with their lives. If you are looking for a nurturing environment staffed by professionals who will focus on your needs, we invite you to come meet the team at our offices in Dayton and Milford, OH.
Irfan Dahar MD Medical Director
Ebenezer Aluma PhD PA-C CAQ Psy - Executive Director
Isatou Kassama LSW - Practice Manager
Gracarrie Heath CDCA - Intake and Outreach Coor
Chelsea Miller - Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Anna Rice - Administrative Assistant
Irfan Dahar, MD - Medical Director
Ebenezer Aluma PhD PA-C CAQ Psy - Physician Assistant
Gloria Adjei PHMNP (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner)
Heather Lutz - Medical Assistant
Bethany Keister - Medical Assistant
Jessica Finney LICDC, LSW, SW-A
Mildred Arnold Graham, LICDC
Isatou Kassama, LSW
Donna Pitts Abas, LSW
Mildred Bailey, LCDC III, QMHS
Mildred Arnold-Graham, LICDC
Vernelle Kelly, CDCA
Damonte Bailey, CDCA
Kim Howard, PRS
Ayo Phifer, CDCA
Gracarrie Heath, CDCA
Kaitlyn Spitzer, LSW
Tela Gibson, QBHS - Female Housing Manager
Anthony Shackleford, QBHS - Male Housing Manager
Anthony Shackleford, QBHS - Transportation Manager
Anthony Graham - Driver
Jason Pion - Driver
Michael Dabney - Driver
Anna (Charlie) Rice, MA
Heather Lutz, MA
Bethany Keister, MA
I served almost 11 years in the U.S. Army Rangers and traveled the country doing what I love which is helping others. I have a passion for any technology related, and how things operate in general, I now have changed my focus to help others through addiction, as I suffer from the same struggles as well. I love doing what I do today, and I love giving back what was so freely given to me, If I can help just one person in one day, I believe that is a miracle within itself.
I have worked in this field for almost 4 years, as a recovering addict myself it's became my passion to help others find their true self and help start them on a path of living their best life. This kind of work is so rewarding and I feel truly blessed to be able to wake up and have the chance to make a difference and be apart of someone's life changing journey!
Fun fact: I can wiggle my ears lol
Years of experience: 6 years
Places where you worked and specialties in which you worked: I worked at Nova Behavioral Health from 2018-2024. I started as a Behavioral Health Tech then moved to Case Management. I started here at FSBH in July 2024 as the Intake Coordinator and just recently added Outreach Coordinator to my job title.
Your professional passion/what drives you: I love helping people, and encouraging and empowering men and women. What drives me is the ability to be a voice for the people in our community who need help and guidance.
One fun thing about you/your personal passion: I love to spend time with family and friends and have fun, eat, and listen to music. My passion is to complete school and obtain my Bachelor's in criminal justice in May 2025 and then start my Master's in social work. I want to be able to help with Mental Health in our community.
