Gail Nohr

Gail Nohr

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  • About me

    Veterans 1st Cottage Court Co-Founder, Substance Abuse Counselor IT, WI Certified Peer Specialist, Program Director, Resouce Navigator

  • Education

    • Hospital Corpschool

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      Corpsman Medical/Clinical Assistant A

      CNA duties, cared for injured veterans of all war eras. Helped veterans with their emotional and physical struggles as a result of their military service.

    • Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist

      2021 -
      Counseling/Counselor A+

      I learned how to walk along side, support and guide those struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. I can suggest community resources and other programs to help peers to recover from their challenges and offer them hope that they can attain Post Traumatic Growth.

    • CCAR Recovery Coach Academy

      2022 - 2022
      CCAR Certification Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling A

      Learned how how to promote recovery and remove barriers and obstacles to recovery, serving as personal guide and mentor for people seeking recovery from an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. Using self-direction, person-centered, empowerment, holistic, strengths-based, peer support, respect, responsibility and hope tools to help those in recovery.

    • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      2010 - 2015
      Associate's degree Health Care Business Services GPA 3.24

      Courses in Medical Law and Ethics, Medical Terminology, Healthcare Customer Service, Healthcare Computing, Medical Administration, Health & Disease, Nursing, Medical Assistant, Insurance Principles, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Healthcare Data Management, Psychology, Healthcare Relations, Diagnostic Procedures & Coding, Medical Billing Proceses.

    • Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

      2018 - 2021
      Associate's degree Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Highest Honors

      Highest Honors: Counseling, Substance Abuse Professional, Mental Disorders, Group Facilitation, AODA Assessment and Diagnosis, Ethical AODA Case Records Management, Child Maltreatment, Psychopharmacology, Advanced Counseling Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Internship 1 and 2, Human Services, Gerontology, Abnormal Psychology

  • Experience

    • U.S.Postal Service

      Dec 1989 - Apr 2011
      Administrative Assistant

      When I worked there a majority of employees were veterans. I started as a sorting clerk. Then was a window clerk and an administrative assistant. I was the Safety and Health representative on the management committee for 10 years. I was the Secretary of the APWU for many years.

    • Curative Connections

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
      Administrative Clerk

      I worked as a receptionist at the front desk and did all administrative duties as assigned and helped clients with their requests.

    • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

      Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
      Volunteer, Administrative Assistant

      Assisted the Volunteer coordinator in Administrative Duties and set up filing system and maintained files. Performed mail duties. Also worked as a greeter at the front desk.

    • Wisconsin Senior Employment (WISE) Program

      Apr 2015 - Aug 2019
      Executive Administrative Assistant

      I have done payroll for the WISE Program, career services, resume assistance, job searching, resource referral, participant evaluations, updated State GWAAR database with progresses and am currently assigned as a participant at Brown County Veterans Service Office.

    • Brown County Veterans Service Office

      Feb 2018 - Aug 2022
      Executive Administrative Assitant

      I help veterans with all their needs when they call or come in. I help them find resources in the community and with the state and federal veteran benefits. I update State and County databases and fill out forms for veterans to get benefits. I interpret National VA database information for veteran requests. I put together the monthly newsletter with timely information on veteran changes and updates. I am a mentor for Veterans Treatment Court and help them stay out of jail and recover from their addictions. I do all other office duties as assigned. I participate in veteran outreach events. Show less

    • BROWN COUNTY COMMUNITY TREATMENT CENTER

      May 2019 - now
      Administrative Assistant

      I help clients in crisis get admitted to the facility. I assist the general public in getting services, answer phones and direct visitors on where to go in the facility. I help callers get connected to community resources.

    • Veterans Housing and Recovery Program

      Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
      Group Counselor

      I facilitated recovery groups to assist veterans to gain coping skills and an understanding of their addictions and traumas. I helped veterans find housing and employment and documented their progress in Case Notes for the state WDVA and HMIS databases.

    • Veterans 1st of NEW

      Jul 2022 - now

      I will empower veterans who are struggling with stable housing and gainful employment. I will use my training, experience and passion to assist veterans to get jobs they can excel at and assist in affordable home ownership of tiny homes that we will develop for them.

      • Operations Program Manager

        Jul 2022 - now
      • Co-Founder

        Jul 2022 - now
    • Amanda’s House Recovery Home

      Aug 2022 - Feb 2024
      Case Manager. Admissions

      Screened applicants by doing background checks to determine if they would be a good fit. I was a Case Manager working with residents one on one to determine what their needs were and help them to resources to address their needs. Facilitated recovery groups.

    • Jackie Nitschke Center

      Mar 2023 - now

      I Counsel our recovery residents as they work through our program. I offer them coping skills and education on substance use. I facilitate recovery groups and assist residents with community resources to help them when they graduate the program. I am facilitating recovery support groups and part of the clinical team to present training/education in the area of addiction for clients with substance issues.

      • Substance Abuse Counselor In Training

        Jun 2023 - now
      • Clinical Care Coordinnator

        Mar 2023 - Jun 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Training, Responsibility, Involvement,and Preparation (TRIP)

      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
      Jan 2020
    • National Association Of County Veterans Service Officers

      NACVSO
      Jan 2020
    • Substance Abuse Counselor In Training

      Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services
      Jun 2023
    • Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist

      Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative
      Sept 2021
    • Veterans Affairs Accreditation

      U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gail Nohr
      AMVET Veteran of the Year 2025 Wisconsin State AMVETS Mar 2025
    • Awarded to Gail Nohr
      NWTC Soaring Alumni of the Year 2024 NWTC Sep 2024
    • Awarded to Gail Nohr
      Highest Honors Substance Abuse Counselor Associates Degree NWTC May 2021
    • Awarded to Gail Nohr
      Volunteer of the Year WPS Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Gail Nohr
      Veteran Volunteer of the Year 2024 United Patriotic Society
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Jobs/Education Coach, Mentor for members in poverty

      Issued by Circles Green Bay Community Church on Oct 2017
      Circles Green Bay Community ChurchAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Veteran Mentor

      Issued by Veterans Treatment Court on Feb 2019
      Veterans Treatment CourtAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Health Information Specialist

      Issued by St. Mary,s Hospital Green Bay on Aug 2012
      St. Mary,s Hospital Green BayAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Libertas Recovery on Jan 2018
      Libertas RecoveryAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Veteran Recovery Group Facilitator

      Issued by The Gathering Place on Apr 2022
      The Gathering PlaceAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Substance Abuse Counselor IT

      Issued by Vetetans Housing and Recovery Program on Feb 2021
      Vetetans Housing and Recovery ProgramAssociated with Gail Nohr
    • Secretary

      Issued by AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION on Jan 2001
      AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNIONAssociated with Gail Nohr