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About LITE

LITE (Living in Transition Effectively) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to walking alongside individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and successful reentry into the community. We believe that everyone is recovering from something, and we’re here to offer hope, help, and a way forward. What began as a jail reentry program has grown into multiple different entities and services that we offer. We operate out of the Milford Methodist Meeting House in Milford, Indiana, and are supported by a devoted team of staff, volunteers, and peer recovery professionals.

Our Mission

To assist individuals in every stage of their recovery journey by offering personalized support, access to essential resources, and connection to a compassionate community. We provide educational, vocational, spiritual, and relational support and training to help people build a self-directed plan for lasting recovery.

What We Do

As a Certified Recovery Community Organization and Regional Recovery Hub, LITE provides a wide range of services including:

  • Certified Peer Recovery Coaching

  • Mental Health & Substance Use Support

  • Recovery Café

  • LITEhouse Women's Residence

  • Men's Transitional Home

  • Harm Reduction Outreach (including free Selfcare Kits)

  • Transportation Services

  • Support individuals in every stage of their recovery, by assisting them with resources, transportation, referring them to treatment, housing, food and more.​
  • As a Regional Recovery Hub we serve Kosciusko, Fulton, Marshall, Miami, Wabash, Huntington, Cass, St. Joseph, and Elkhart counties.

     

Our Certified Peer Support Professionals (CPSP) and Resource Navigators offer hope and mentorship to individuals facing mental health challenges, addiction, and systemic barriers like incarceration or housing instability.

Our Philosophy

We believe in all pathways to recovery. Though inspired by the faith of our founders, LITE is open to individuals of all beliefs. Our work is guided by the Four Dimensions of Recovery: Home, Health, Community, and Purpose.

LITE empowers individuals to overcome barriers through compassion, lived experience, and practical guidance. Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in connection.

Get Involved

LITE is fueled by community support. We welcome both in-kind and monetary donations, which directly impact the services we offer. Sponsorships help fund vital programs and give visibility to recovery and social responsibility.

Want to help? Visit www.LITErecoveryhub.org or email us at info@literecoveryhub.org.

Locations & Hours

📍 Milford Office: 210 W Catherine St., Milford, IN 46542
📍 Warsaw Office: 121 W Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580

🕒 Hours:
Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 12 Noon

Stay Connected

📞 574-306-0006
📧 info@literecoveryhub.org
📱 Facebook | Instagram​​​​

Meet The Team

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Tammy Cotton

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Executive Director

tammy@literecoveryhub.org

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Rochelle Taylor

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CSPR-PR, CAPRC II-MH,

Mental Health First Aid Certified

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Dez England

CAPRC II

Certified Peer Recovery Coach

des@literecoveryhub.org

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Stephanie Harney

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Marketing Manager

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Shelly Metzger*

CPSP

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Certified Peer Navigator

shelly@literecoveryhub.org

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Rachelle Dickey

CPSP

Certified Peer Recovery Coach & Certified Narcan Trainer

rdickey@literecoveryhub.org 

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Chris Cotton

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Brian Frye

CAPRC

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Pat Park

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Board President, Cafe Resource Navigator, and MFA Manager

chris@literecoverycafe.org

LITE Recovery Cafe Director

pat@literecoverycafe.org

Certified Peer Recovery Coach

brian@literecoverycafe.org

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Tim Thompson

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Makia Lucas

CPSP

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Crystal Lewallen

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CPSP

Peer Recovery Coach

& Youth Advocate

​crystal@literecoveryhub.org

Intern

Rideshare Coordinator

​tim@literecoveryhub.org

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Karla Haddix

LITEhouse Program Coordinator

karla@literecoveryhub.org

* Shelly Metzger is located at our new Warsaw location, 121 W Center Street.

LITE

574-306-0006

info@literecoveryhub.org

Mail - PO Box 113, Milford, IN 46542

Main HQ - 210 W. Catherine St., Milford, IN 46542

Warsaw Office: 121 W Center St. Warsaw, IN 46580

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm; Saturday, 9am - 12pm

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