Chris Bates, Counselor
MSW, LMSW
Chris Bates is a licensed social worker specializing in alcohol and drug treatment. He earned his MSW from the California State University at Sacramento and then worked in Milwaukee, WI with clients involved in the criminal justice system before moving to Iowa. He joined SATUCI in 2019.
Sarah High, Counselor
BS, tCADC
Sarah High has a bachelor’s of science in psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has previously worked at Prelude Behavioral Services in Des Moines and is currently volunteering at American Red Cross. She joined SATUCI in 2020.
Ana Huerta, Counselor
BA
Ana Huerta has a bachelor’s of arts in psychology and human services from Buena Vista University. She has previously worked at Lutheran Services of Iowa working with people with special needs, and has also previously worked at Life Connections as a BHIS worker. She joined SATUCI in 2021.
Mindy Tullis, Counselor
BS, CADC
Mindy Tullis is a certified drug and alcohol counselor. She has a bachelor’s of science degree in psychology from Iowa State University. She previously worked as a caseworker from the House of Mercy in Des Moines. She joined SATUCI in 2015.
Credentials:
CADC Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
LMHC Licensed Mental Health Counselor
LBSW Licensed Bachelors in Social Work
LMSW Licensed Masters in Social Work
NCC National Certified Counselor
LISW Licensed Independent Social Worker
IADC International Alcohol & Drug Counselor
tCADC Temporary Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor
IAADC International Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor