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the story
Our deep belief in recovery and the passion for helping drove us to search out a home and property big enough to serve 6 adult men at a time, with substance use issues as well as rescuing animals to utilize as part of treatment. We know that long term recovery is not only possible but probable, with the right tools. At Front Porch Recovery, we aim to provide each client with a robust and varied tool box of options to discover what particular elements will prove most helpful.
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Dr. Katy Parker's road to creating Front Porch is paved with a personal story beginning in childhood through her current life of being married to a man in long term recovery. Her personal story and desire to help led to her to obtain her Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
​Her extensive experience ranges from providing direct therapy to the disenfranchised population in San Francisco's Tenderloin District to serving as the Executive Director of privately held intensive, residential outpatient programs. Dr. Parker was also sought out for the establishment of a new, six-bed, gender-specific substance use residential treatment program on the West Coast. Her work at the facility transforming a family home into a thriving recovery center, served as the underpinning for the creation of Front Porch.
For more than a decade, Dr. Parker also contributed to business development for major national behavioral health companies, aiding individuals, and clinicians in finding clinically appropriate treatment resources. Her extensive travels across the country to visit and assess various programs deepened her understanding of the intricacies, as well as challenges, encountered by those in pursuit of recovery and healing. The founding of Front Porch Recovery represents not just a significant professional accomplishment but also a deeply personal endeavor, encapsulating what Dr. Parker regards as her heart's most profound passion.
Dr. Parker's responsibilities as CEO of Front Porch Recovery encompass a range of critical duties aimed at the organization's success and efficacy in treatment delivery.
Dr. Katy Parker
Co-Founder
Chief Inspiration Officer
Glenn Parker
Co-Founder
Chief Operating Officer
Glenn brings extensive leadership and operational experience to the field of substance use disorder treatment and recovery services. With a strong background in business operations, hospitality management, and healthcare administration, he has dedicated much of his career to developing and supporting programs that help individuals achieve lasting recovery.
Mr. Parker has worked closely with his wife, Dr. Katy Parker, in advancing high-quality treatment services for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. His professional experience includes serving as Director of Operations for an intensive outpatient treatment program and as Chief Operating Officer of a residential substance use treatment facility.
Throughout his career, he has overseen a broad range of operational functions, including financial management, billing and revenue cycle operations, budget development, regulatory compliance, facility administration, and coordination of food and beverage services. His ability to combine strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership has helped create effective, client-centered treatment environments.
Having maintained long-term recovery for more than 18 years, Mr. Parker also brings a valuable perspective to his work and a genuine understanding of the recovery process.
Through Front Porch Recovery, Mr. Parker is committed to expanding access to quality treatment services and helping individuals build strong foundations for long-term recovery and wellness.
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Kristine Nutt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Addictions Specialist. She holds an MSW from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and a B.A. in Sociology from UNC-Asheville.
Kristine began her career as the program director of a treatment program under the department of corrections in North Carolina, where she developed and implemented treatment programs for individuals affected by substance use, mental health, domestic violence, and other compulsive behaviors.
She was a member of a National Disaster Response Team for FEMA, as part of a pilot project to provide therapeutic services to individuals experiencing substance use and mental health issues following natural disasters.
Kristine has years of experience working with individuals and organizations in various leadership roles and as a consultant to develop programs, work with leadership, serve as a clinical advisor, trainer, and has also presented on various topics at state, local, and national events.
Kristine has worked for some of the most highly respected treatment programs in the country and has years of experience working with individuals and families affected by complex mental health and substance use issues.
She grew up in Western N.C, loves the outdoors, and is an avid hiker and dog rescuer.
Kristine Nutt
Clinical Connection Director
LCSW
Todd Merry
Asst. Clinical Connector
LCDC, CADC, ICADC, CCTS-A, SPARC, CPGC
Todd has been dedicated to serving his community as a licensed healthcare professional since 1996, with 23 years in physical rehabilitation and as an addiction counselor since 2018. He has extensive undergraduate work in psychology, counseling, and healthcare management and has served as clinical director and lead counselor in multiple settings.
Active in his own recovery journey since March of 1992, Todd is dedicated to staying up to date on current research especially the neuroscience of addiction and recovery which he has presented in multiple settings. In addition, he holds certification as Clinical Trauma Specialist – Addiction from the Arizona Trauma Institute, Addiction and PTSD certificate in the Seeking Safety curriculum, and has completed specialty training in Addiction Treatment in Military and Veteran Culture through NAADAC.
He believes no one single approach is a best for everyone, that care should be founded upon the needs of the individuals he serves. Todd utilizes an integrated approach to care founded on Trauma-Informed Care utilizing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and 12 Step Approach.
Todd’s daughter is the light of his life, and has a cat named Vienna. He is an avid mountain/gravel/road cyclist, SCUBA diver, and holds instructor-level Shaolin Wing Chun Black Sash, as well as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt. He has competed across the country in triathlon, cycling events, and martial arts tournaments. Todd has volunteered time and effort in fund-raising for cancer research. He also enjoys building and playing guitars.
Todd’s greatest goal is to pass on his knowledge and experience so others may find lasting recovery and peace.
With more than 23 years in recovery, I have dedicated my life to carrying a message of hope, healing, and transformation to individuals struggling with substance use disorders. From 2007 to 2017, I founded and operated The Journey Continues, a men’s residential recovery home that provided a safe and supportive environment for men seeking lasting recovery.
My commitment to service and advocacy in the recovery community led to my nomination by Mr. Roger Metts, Chairman of the Clinch County Council, for appointment to Governor Brian Kemp’s Georgia Council on Substance Abuse. I was honored to be accepted to serve on the panel in 2020; however, the position was placed on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throughout my recovery journey, I have consistently worked with individuals in jails, correctional institutions, treatment settings, and the community, providing mentorship, peer support, and one-on-one counseling. My passion is helping those who are suffering from addiction discover that recovery is possible and that a fulfilling life can be achieved through faith, perseverance, and connection.
Today, I continue to serve as a trusted advocate for recovery, using both lived experience and years of service to empower others to begin and sustain their own journeys toward healing and purpose.
Marvin Richardson
Lead Counselor
CCIT
the fight
After arriving in Savannah to open this program, we were met with NIMBY ( Not In My Backyard ) a very typical and heartbreaking reaction to a rehab trying to open. A vocal number of misguided, misinformed and as a result fearful, community members came out to protest recovery. We had to fight to open, to save lives. We won and here is the story of how we came to be.
