New Hope Adds to the West Virginia Team
Rock Hill, S.C., June 9, 2025 – New Hope Treatment Center’s filled out the West Virginia staff at the Milton home with the hiring of eight team members.
The initial team joining the leaders in place of Gabe Conley (Director of Residential Operations), Joseph Hall (Program Director) and Shannon Bragg (State Director) consists of six Residential Counselors, a Case Manager and a Therapist.
“We’re beyond happy to welcome some new members to the New Hope team,” said Conley. “We have been blessed to have our first group of Residential Counselors go through training and are waiting on our first residents. We will be taking our first kids very soon. What a journey it has been so far! The payoff will be so sweet when we are able to start helping the kids of this state.”
The Residential Counselors
Cheyenne Shamblin:
Cheyenne has spent over a decade working with young people with vast capacities, and it’s truly a calling for her to help others. She wants to help them become the best version of themselves. She strives to live altruistically, approaching life with compassion, kindness and purpose; spreading love wherever it is needed. “I grow my own organic garden and value self-sufficiency. I am especially excited that the youth here will have the chance to enjoy the outdoors and even garden some themselves. I feel there is something powerful about watching things grow, Including ourselves.”
Hadley Aliff:
Hadley loves art and painting, spending time with friends and family and her pets (including cupcake, her Asian forest scorpion). She has worked in the field for the past several years and came to New Hope to be a positive example to our children, helping them grow and be truly happy.
Katie Robinson-Bowen:
Katie is very family oriented and loves her dog, Cali, as well as her cat, Otter. She likes going to the movies and spending time with her son. She joined New Hope to be a support to the residents and show them life is not always so hard. Her mission is to make a difference however she can.
Aaliyah Renee Brown:
Aaliyah values family, her pets and helping others. She enjoys skateboarding, hiking and attending music events. She joined the New Hope team to be able to see our children in a way that not many take the time to do to build a better relationship. “I hope to make true long-lasting change in myself and the youth I get to work with.”
Chelsea Mabon:
Chelsea is very excited to be a part of the team supporting youth with developmental and behavioral challenges. She brings previous experience working with adults with disabilities and is passionate about creating a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for every individual. As a single mom to a lively three-year-old, she understands the importance of patience, empathy, and consistency – values she brings into work every day. “I’m looking forward to growing in this role and making a positive impact in the lives of the children we serve.”
Mia Danae Topping:
Mia’s family and friends are the most important things in life, as well as her two cats. She’s expecting her first child in January, 2026. “My goal is to reach our clients and have a positive impact on their lives while working with everyone here at New Hope.”
Our Therapist
Laurance Orr:
Laurance has worked in the field for over a decade working with and starting programs to help those in need. Her main passion and focus is trauma and educating people on how to understand and cope with the effects. She likes spending time with family in nature and doing photography. Her goal is to be in a leadership role training on all aspects of trauma.
Our new Case Manager
Stella Mark:
Stella is married with six children and enjoys spending time outdoors. She and her family spend time together hiking, camping and fishing. She came to New Hope because of the culture and the family-like environment which she felt the moment she walked through the door. “My goal as the Case Manager is to consistently be a great role model and the type of adult that every child needs.”
About New Hope
Since our opening in 1987, New Hope Treatment Centers has been a welcoming place for young people in moments of crisis. Our programs have played a role in countless success stories, thanks to our relational approach to behavioral care. We get to know our kids on an individual level, and work with them and their families toward a brighter next chapter. We believe that positive, empowering, and healthy relationships are the key to changing young lives that have been impacted by childhood trauma. At New Hope, the drive is simple: change the world, one kid at a time, through the healing power of relationships. Our people show up every day, passionate about changing young people’s lives. It’s our name and our promise: new hope for every kid who comes through our doors.
