We are Here for You
Brian's Safehouse is a place where those who are seeking to break free from the chaos and hopelessness of addiction can experience the life-restoring powers of God. Since 2008, we have been assisting individuals in their recovery and restoration. Residents stay with us throughout the program, learning how to become truly free from chemical dependencies and the accompanying lifestyles that bring so much despair. We provide the knowledge and tools to empower them to live new lives free from the chaos of drugs and alcohol.
You can have A New Beginning: Unchained and Empowered!
LEON & DONITA BRUSH:
Cofounders Leon and Donita Brush have a passion for helping those struggling with substance use disorders, whether their own or a loved one's. The desire to help began with the loss of their son, Brian, to an overdose, but it has grown into a life's calling. They were uniquely equipped as business owners and leaders in the community to establish and lead Brian’s Safehouse as a nonprofit. Leon’s Master of Arts in Teaching provided him with the skills to build a curriculum that is effective in not only overcoming addiction but also in building the character needed to live a life of value and productivity and to be a leader in the home, church, and community. Leon is the CEO of Brian’s Safehouse.
JEFF MILLER & FAMILY:
Jeff's knowledge of the devastating effects of addiction is firsthand, having lost all, including his wife and daughter, because of it. But thanks to the healing power of Jesus Christ, he found freedom from addiction, and his family has been restored. He and Tiffany and their oldest daughter Hailey have grown their family through fostering and then adopting four young siblings. At the Safehouse, Jeff is the program director and a certified life recovery coach with CCAR recovery certification. He has been teaching the 12-Step Life Recovery Curriculum for over a decade. Jeff is living proof to our residents that there is a way out of addiction.
FREEMAN NETTLES:
Freeman, with over 36 years of sobriety, comes to us with vast diversity in his life experiences--from former drug addict to ordained minister and missionary. He's from Florida, lived in Haiti, and ended up in southern West Virginia. His personal knowledge of the struggles of addiction gives him insight and compassion as he teaches. He is the Safehouse Team Leader, and his life skills and training in various fields, including automotive technologies, make him a perfect fit as Vocation Director.
DUANE & LESLIE PEASE:
Duane and Leslie experienced the devastation of addiction through their son, Daniel. Trapped in the bondage of addiction for several years, Daniel found freedom through Jesus Christ and Brian's Safehouse. Duane and Leslie began volunteering with the program upon Daniel's graduation in 2012, eventually joining the Ssafehouse staff. Duane is a passionate teacher of several classes and Assistant Program Director. He is an ordained minister with a B.A. degree in Bible and Theology (Pastoral Ministries) and pastored for 27 years before coming to the Safehouse full-time. Leslie has a degree in Biblical Studies and is the Communications Director and fundraising coordinator.