Our Team


Jordan Hussey Rice, CAC1
Executive Director
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Jordan Hussey is a person in long-term recovery and makes it her life’s mission to help others who are facing similar struggles. During her early recovery from Substance Use Disorder, she found many people didn’t talk about recovery, wellness or the resources that are available. Today, Jordan speaks about that struggle and uses her experience to advocate and empower others and to connect them with the resources they may need.

Before joining J’s Place, she worked with the Georgia Council on Substance Abuse as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Peer Recovery Coach at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Prior to this, she was a Substance Abuse Tech at Twin Lakes Recovery Center.

She is  CAC1 Certified as a Peer Specialist in Addictive Diseases, Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, in Medication Assisted Treatment and Trauma Informed Care as well as Whole Health Action Management.

 

ALESHA JORDAN, Recovery Coach
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Alesha Jordan is a Certified Peer Specialist in Addictive Disease (CPS-AD) with five years of sustained recovery. She is a graduate of the Respect Institute and brings both professional training and lived experience to her work. Having overcome personal challenges, including a period of incarceration, Ms. Jordan is deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating recovery and reentry. She is passionate about helping others rebuild their lives and provides guidance, encouragement, and advocacy to those facing similar circumstances.
JESSICA PAYNE, Recovery Coach
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Jessica Payne is a person in long-term recovery. She graduated Drug Court in 2021, a milestone that shaped her commitment to living a better life and helping others do the same.
She moved to Gainesville in 2012 and has proudly made it her home since then. Today, She is working to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Delivery & Administration with a concentration in Substance Addiction Studies.
She says, “As a Peer Recovery Coach at J’s Place, I am passionate about supporting others in recovery and giving back to a community I once drew so much from.”

 

NORA ROE, Recovery Coach

Nora Roe has been in long-term recovery since 2007.  She is a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist, with Certification as a Peer Specialist in Addictive Disease (CPS-AD).  Nora is an active member of her recovery group.  After spending over 20 years with a local CPA firm, in 2026 she made the decision to rededicate her ‘work-life’ to one in recovery.  “I feel called to give back that which was so freely given to me; to work with others on building a life of freedom, stability and happiness.  Everyone deserves recovery.”

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