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 Executive Officer
Glenn Parker
Co-Founder
Chief Operating Officer
Glenn Parker's journey into the realm of recovery is deeply personal, stemming from his own path to long-term sobriety, which now spans 17 years. He has a solid background in business operations, as well as in food and beverage; and, he has collaborated with his wife, Dr. Katy Parker, on her endeavors in the field of treating substance abuse disorders.
Mr. Parker's diverse experience in the recovery field includes Director of Operations for an intensive outpatient recovery program and serving as the Chief Operating Officer at a residential substance use treatment facility. His tenure at that organization was marked by a broad range of responsibilities, including managing billing services, coordinating with culinary staff to meet food and beverage needs, as well as developing and maintaining comprehensive program budgets.
Mr. Parker views his contributions to the field of recovery not just as a professional endeavor but as his life's work and a privilege. His personal recovery journey has endowed him with a profound desire to help others escape the grips of addiction, and he aims to extend his support to a broader audience through Front Porch Recovery.
Todd has been dedicated to serving his community as a licensed healthcare professional since 1996, with 23 years in physical rehabilitation and 6 years as an addiction recovery counselor. 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.
Todd Merry
Clinical Director
LCDC, CADC, CCTS-A
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.
