• Advocating for people who need help
• Connecting people to fiscally responsible resources
• Respecting everyone in the process
Tipton Coverage Area
Supervisors
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Michelle Jones
Phone: 888-537-5733, ext 11
Email: michelle.jones@advocacy-links.com
Michelle has been a Case Manager for over 18 years and in her supervisory role for over 4 years. Michelle has her Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University in Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Michelle started working in the field more than 25 years ago volunteering in day service programs. She has spent time working in group home settings, residential settings and as a QDDP. Michelle also heads up the Child and Adolescent Committee. e already been to 5.
In her free time, Michelle volunteers with Special Olympics, helps in the Special Needs Classroom at her daughter's school and acts as an ICAN Service Dog-Furlough Family. Michelle runs triathlons and likes to spend time with her husband and two girls. They have a goal to visit all the National Parks and hav
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Amanda Vandergriff
Phone: 888-537-5733 Ext.# 4
Email: amanda.vandergriff@advocacy-links.com
Amanda has been in Case Management from more than 11 years and graduated from Indiana University. Born and raised in Indiana, only her love of family, animals, and nature, eclipse her love for helping others. Amanda has an extensive background working with forensic psychiatry, as well as day programs. Amanda has been working exclusively with Intakes for Waiver Services for over 10 years, and is able to assist with any questions you may have. Amanda is involved with the Technology Committee, Quality Review Committee, and leads the Employee Recognition Program.s.
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Specialized Case Manager – Transitional
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Julie Sluss
Phone: 888-537-5733 ext #8
Email: julie.sluss@advocacy-links.com
Prior to working in case management, Julie worked for 8 years for a provider of group home and wavier services, 4 years in a nursing home, and 1 year with a mental health provider.
Julie graduated from Manchester University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work and began working in case management in 2008.
She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. Julie is also involved with the Older Adult/Dementia Group and the Medically Fragile Group.
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Specialized Case Manager – Older adult
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Julia Simpson
Phone: 888-537-5733 Ext.# 42
Email: julia.simpson@advocacy-links.com
Julia comes to case management with over 20 years experience serving those who have disabilities and 7 years with elderly in long term care. Julia holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Ball State University. Julia has a strong desire to assist others and enjoys assisting others in accessing community resources or providing a voice for those who cannot speak for themselves.
Julia is married and has two children as well as two grandchildren. She resides in Wabash County. In her spare time, Julia enjoys spending time with family, reading and bowling with friends on a league.
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Specialized Case Manager – Mentor
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Sara Fry
Phone: 888-537-5733 Ext.# 43
Email: sara.fry@advocacy-links.com
Sara began working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental illness in 2008. She has worked as direct support, intake specialist, behavioral clinician and in residential settings as a QDDP, supervisor, and director. Sara graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and from Ivy Tech with an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services with certificates in mental health. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Sara enjoys helping others and being a part of their progression. Seeing others achieve their goals makes a difference in the lives of everyone that surrounds the individuals she has worked with. Sara and her fiancé live in the small community of Galveston. They have six children and two dogs. They enjoy spending time with their children and attending their various activities.
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