Supporting Minnesota’s Community with Evidence-Based Addiction & Mental Health Care
Since 1975, CREATE has helped individuals in Golden Valley reclaim their lives through education, support, and compassionate care. We believe recovery is personal, and we’re here to guide each unique path with respect, hope, and community.
Our Mission
At C.R.E.A.T.E., Inc. (Community Resources for Education, Alternative Treatment, and Evaluation), our mission is to provide a variety of professional services that empower individuals to make responsible decisions regarding the role of mood-altering chemicals in their lives. Since 1975, we have been committed to supporting personal recovery through education, awareness, and compassionate care.
Our Vision
We believe that personal recovery is achievable through awareness, education, and community support. Our vision is to:
- Strengthen clients by increasing their awareness and knowledge, enabling them to contribute positively to their communities
- Empower clients by giving them a voice in their recovery journey
- Promote holistic health—mind, body, and soul—for every individual
- Foster collaboration between clients and our passionate, dedicated staff
Our values
We are guided by our core values:
- Finding hope in every situation and opportunity for recovery
- Honoring the importance of the client’s voice and individual recovery path
- Utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure effective care
- Upholding ethical standards with creativity and dedication in our staff
Our Team
CREATE EXECUTIVE STAFF
Dawn Gallagher
Scott Holtzleicer
Brian Zetah
CREATE PROGRAM Managers
Hannah Risty
Program Manager – Telesis
Niki Tirivepi
Program Manager – Golden Valley and Telehealth
Lillian Xiong
Program Manager – Billing/Admin
CREATE PROGRAM STAFF
Krista Gloppen
LADC
Linda Moore
Compliance Officer
Brenna Soderstrom
ADC-T
Mark Fischer
LADC
Hayley Grams
LADC
Heather Briggs
Office Support
Marybeth Tautges
LADC
Jay Clemens
LADC
Laura Lussier
Administrative Office Support
Juli Grage
LADC
Madison Snyder
Clinical Trainee
Abigail Orsburne
ADC-T
Maryann Undis
LADC
Vanessa Vanvorst
LADC
Renee Dixon
Intern
Jensen Van Duyse
LADC
Gretchen Rugg
LADC
MaryGrace Wanda
Clinical Trainee
CREATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Anthony Mailhot
Board Chair
Anita Kennedy
Vice Chair
Tim Brustad
Board Member
Scott Washburn
Board Member
Maggie O’Gara
Board Member
Emily Pavlik
Jonathan Pettengill
Treasurer/Secretary