New Horizon Community Care (NHCC) is a non-profit agency that specializes in residential and outpatient behavioral health services, serving at-risk children, teens and adults all around the valley.
Established in 2001, NHCC has developed a programming structure that challenges, encourages and empowers clients to enhance self-esteem and to modify their behaviors in order to become productive community members. Clients participate in activities, groups and life lessons that help them assess their internal strengths, capabilities and improve decision-making skills.
Our agency proudly and productively works with everyone involved with each client’s program. Our experienced staff guides each client in building a strong foundation that will benefit them as they develop the skills to reach their fullest potential in an ever-changing and expanding world.
New Horizon Community Care is a place of purpose, commitment, and integrity. Our mission is to serve, influence, and empower others to reach their full potential.
Our story
New Horizon Community Care, previously known as New Horizon Youth Homes, opened its first group home in 2001. The home quickly filled up, having only had 2 clients in the beginning, and new homes were opened. In its first year of operation, NHCC received the Outstanding Provider Award in recognition of exceptional service to Arizona’s most troubled juveniles from Arizona Department of Juvenile Corrections. Over the years NHCC has kept up their high standards, always looking for ways to better serve our clients. We currently have 6 homes in operation.
In 2008, NHCC opened its first outpatient center, which quickly grew into multiple programs and branched out to more centers. The CHOICE program begun in 2012 and is currently our largest outpatient program. Our four outpatient centers now serve over 300 clients all around the valley.
New Horizon has been a premium behavioral health provider in Arizona for over 15 years. Our exceptional service and dedication to our community is what has allowed us to succeed.
We are actively finding ways to expand our programming to better serve our community. Most recently New Horizon became the founder of Providence High School, a new tuition-free charter school in Chandler. Providence High combines instructional rigor and relationship focused interventions to achieve an environment where students feel safe and welcomed as they continue to grow and achieve their goals.
Our Staff
Thomas B. Granado, EdD, LASAC
Executive Director
Thomas B. Granado, EdD, LASAC
Executive Director
Thomas Granado is a man of vision, compassion and action! He inspires and challenges his employees each and every day. His dedication and enthusiasm for helping others is contagious and transfers to everyone around him.
Thomas Granado graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and pursued his graduate studies at Ottawa University where he received his Master of Arts in Human Resources.
Mr. Granado is a licensed associate substance abuse counselor and has worked in the Behavioral Health field for more than 25 years. Recently, Dr. Granado has completed a Doctoral degree in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University.
AMee Vermeire, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
AMee Vermeire, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
AMee Vermeire is our Clinical Supervisor who overlooks and supports a team of master’s level clinicians that provide various services within each program of NHCC. She has her Master of Social Work degree from Illinois State University. She is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. AMee is an ardent supporter of equality rights and education for youth. AMee has been working with NHCC since 2011.
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Gavin Dosil, LMSW
Residential Clinical Director
Gavin Dosil, LMSW
Residential Clinical Director
Gavin Dosil is our Residential Clinical Director. Gavin excels working with clients receiving treatment for substance abuse and sexually maladaptive behaviors. Gavin graduated with his Master’s Degree from Arizona State University School of Social Work and is licensed through Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. As a native to Arizona, Gavin is passionate about giving back to the clients in the community and helping them gain insight and develop necessary skills to lead healthy lives after leaving NHCC. Gavin has been working with NHCC since 2012.
- Certified Sexual Offender Treatment Provider - IATP
- Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN-1) Administration Certified
- Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN-1) Local Trainer
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Tamara Tuia
Assistant Clinical Director
Tamara Tuia
Assistant Clinical Director
Tamara Tuia is an Assistant Clinical Director with New Horizon Community Care. She has her Masters of Social Work through Arizona State University. She is from the Navajo Tribe and grew up in the Gila River Indian Community. Tamara excels working with adolescents and families and is compassionate in supporting and motivating adolescents to be the best they can be, while working with families to create positive and healthy relationships. Tamara has been working with NHCC since 2012 and has experience collaborating with families of our clients in both Outpatient and Residential environments.
Marlisa Rader, LAMFT
Clinical Coordinator
Marlisa Rader
Clinical Coordinator
Marlisa Rader is a Clinical Coordinator with New Horizon Community Care overseeing Youth Mentoring and Family Preservation. Marlisa has her Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Friends University and is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist through the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners. Marlisa is passionate about seeing families build strong and healthy relationships with one another, as well as ensuring that children are provided with safe and nurturing environments to foster their physical, mental, emotional and social development. Marlisa has been working with NHCC since 2012.
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- Strengthening Families
Amanda Roy
Clinical Coordinator
Amanda Roy
Clinical Coordinator
Amanda Roy is a Clinical Coordinator with New Horizon Community Care. She has her Masters in Psychology through Grand Canyon University. She has a natural inclination towards helping others; Amanda has been described as having “a calling to be a mother” -- not just as a support to her own children, but to others by utilizing those skills to guide and change clients’ lives through support and care. Amanda is compassionate about her role and doing her part in assisting others to make lasting change for generations. Amanda has been working with NHCC since 2013.
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Mindy Leon
Administrative Director
Mindy Leon
Administrative Director
Mindy Leon is our Administrative Director overseeing all NHCC programs. Mindy utilizes her strong fiscal leadership and project management skills to ensure the top programs are running within NHCC. Mindy is responsible for the overall financial administration of NHCC and works closely with our CEO regarding operations, internal controls, and other issues influencing NHCC. Mindy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Phoenix. Mindy is an Arizona native devoted to giving back to her community by helping develop and advocate programming for community members in need. Mindy takes pride in creating strong, effective community relationships and has worked primarily with non-profit organizations. Mindy has been working with NHCC since 2006.
Tricia Bruns
HR Director
Tricia Bruns
HR Director
Tricia Bruns is our Human Resources Director with NHCC. Tricia brings her broad skills in human resource operations, organizational development, and employee relationships with over 16 years of Human Resource experience to the agency. Tricia is responsible for talent acquisition, employee development and engagement, and benefits. Tricia obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Human Resources with Southern New Hampshire University and is a member of Society of Human Resources (SHRM). Tricia has worked mostly with non-profit organizations with Human Resources and strives to provide a positive and encouraging culture for NHCC employees. She takes great care to help provide services for the community and shares the same zeal that staff have in supporting and uplifting those in need. Tricia has been working with NHCC since 2012.
