About Us
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center in North Dakota
Our Story
About Providence House
Providence House is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center in McKenzie County, North Dakota, serving both men and women. Our grassroots approach to treatment allows us to offer our residents an intimate level of care that enables us to focus on the individual needs of each resident. Personalized care will give clients regular one-on-one time with their counselor opening the door for them to actively participate in their recovery. Residents will be involved in group counseling sessions daily that cover a wide range of addiction and educational topics that directly relate to their treatment plans. Our intimate and home-like setting creates a powerful, loving, and caring atmosphere where all judgments are left at the door allowing residents to recover in a safe, compassionate, and family/friendly environment.
We encourage healing the whole person – emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. We believe not only in putting in the hard work necessary to better ourselves, but that learning to have fun during recovery is an essential aspect of maintaining success after treatment is completed.
Dedicated to guiding patients through recovery.
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, private, and therapeutic environment to those suffering from addiction. Our staff will assure clients are treated with dignity and respect while promoting personal accountability and the ability to build and utilize an appropriate support system.
Our Team
Support Through Recovery
Jonathan Layne
Founder/Owner
My name is Jonathan Layne. I am an alcoholic/addict currently in recovery. I have battled with addiction and alcoholism my whole life. I am not ashamed of who I am or where I have been.
I am very proud of the changes I have made and the direction my life is headed today. As human beings we all deserve a chance to live our lives happy, joyous, and free. I am not able to keep what I have if I do not give away what was given to me. I am very excited to be working with a very qualified team of professionals! I know together we can save lives and change the stigma of addiction. In my spare time I enjoy helping others, spending time with family, fishing, hunting and relieving stress at the gym.
Morgan Layne
Director of Operations
Morgan comes to Providence House with a career background in business banking, and a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Southern Utah University.
She is excited to begin studying to become a licensed addiction counselor in North Dakota this fall. Morgan is passionate about developing an empowered team and focused on creating a safe and nurturing environment for all residents of the program. She is an avid golfer, enjoys crafting and sewing, and loves spending summers on the boat fishing with her family.
Chet Hower
Executive Director
My name is Chet Hower. I was graced with the gift of desperation in 1996. Through my willingness to change and the principles within the 12 Step process, I have been continuously sober ever since. It has given me the gift of being a Father, Son, Brother, and Friend.
I started bringing the message of Recovery into prisons in 1997. I found great joy and purpose in watching the lights come on in the eyes of the inmates. It is truly a gift to turn my worst experiences into my greatest strengths and help another who is combatting a fatal affliction. Subsequently, I owned and operated a Treatment Facility in the mountains of Southern California for several years. I am very excited to bring my knowledge and energy to Providence House! I know many families will benefit from the love and understanding of our treatment team.
I enjoy snowboarding, horse-riding, motorcycle-riding, target shooting, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, and traveling.
Courtney Law
Medical Director, MSN FNP-C
Courtney Law is a Nevada native who is proud to call North Dakota home. She brings knowledge, experience, and a smile to her role as Medical Director of Providence House. After earning her Master’s in Nursing from the University of Nevada – Reno, she worked in primary care prior to relocating to Williston.
Courtney’s passion lies in mental health and wellness. She firmly believes in education and empowerment, making these principles the cornerstone of her practice. Courtney approaches healthcare with a collaborative mindset, valuing each individual as an integral member of their own care team. Every patient is treated as an equal, with their voices heard, their needs seen, and their dignity respected.
Board-certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), Courtney Law is committed to providing the highest standard of care to her patients. While her practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine, she believes that laughter, fresh air, and a good sleep are often the best medicine.
Beyond the clinic, Courtney enjoys exploring the world through travel, cuddling with her beloved pups Nala and Zelda, and cherishing quality time with loved ones.
Logan Jangula
Clinical Director, LCAC
Arnegard Location
Logan graduated from Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, where he received a Master of Arts.
His schooling focused on Addiction Studies: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders. He has been licensed in the state of North Dakota since 2017, and before coming to Providence House, Logan worked with adolescents. He is a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Logan is a Williston native, living there with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys spending time with all his family and going to the park with his daughters.
Teal Nelson
Clinical Director, LCAC
Minot Location
Teal Nelson, LCAC is happy to join Providence House Minot as the Clinical Director.She was first licensed as a counselor in 2016 when she started her career at Trinity Health Addiction Services. Teal is very passionate about the recovery process from the start all the way to the miracle.
Teal loves challenges in and out of her work. She spends her free time doing a variety of sports, including volleyball, softball, bowling, and anything competitive she can find. Teal and her husband stay busy with their two children and their handful of animals.
Charles Winder
Program Director
Arnegard Location
My name is Charles Winder. I specialized in Alcohol and Drug studies at San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC). I have worked in the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Industry for 15 years.
I have a tremendous passion for helping others suffering from addiction. It is my belief that every addict and alcoholic deserves a second chance at a first-class life.
Breezie Chrisman
Program Director
Minot Location
My name is Breezie Chrisman. My journey in recovery has put me on the path to helping others, and it has become my greatest passion. I received my addiction studies education and training from SBVC and SCSAS in Southern California. I am blessed for the opportunity to join the Providence House team on this amazing recovery adventure. Every day, I wake up grateful to be alive and sober. I am dedicated to being a source of love and support for those suffering from addiction, and I strive to fulfill that purpose every day. I love animals, and in my free time, I enjoy writing poetry, playing with my pug, and spending time with my family
Jason Andersen
LCAC
Arnegard Location
My name is Jason Andersen. I am a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor and have worked in the addiction field since October 2000. I spent the first 15 years of my career with North Central Human Service Center in Minot, ND, the majority of that time helping to create and facilitate an outpatient adolescent treatment program. I was given the opportunity to be part of the launching of the Ward County Juvenile Drug Court. In 2015, I changed positions and agencies, becoming the Program Supervisor of Trinity Addiction Services at Trinity Hospital. I remained in this position until coming to Providence House in January 2024.
I am a person who has been blessed to be in recovery since February 1999. I am a blessed husband, father, brother, and son to a wonderful family. Most importantly, I am a son of The King. I have dedicated my life to love and serve Him and those He loves. I’m passionate about helping those who are struggling with addictions, and I strive to help them see a better path. I enjoy all kinds of music, playing music, reading novels, and educational information, and I really enjoy learning to better understand myself and all those around me. Any day that goes by without learning something is a wasted day.
Heidi Stromswold
LCAC
Minot Location
My name is Heidi Stromswold, and I am a clinical licensed addiction counselor. My true passion comes from working with patients and their families to help them recover from the disease of addiction. Originally from Rapid City, SD, I moved to Minot in 2007, where I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Addiction Studies from Minot State University in 2010, graduating summa cum laude. I have loved practicing as an LCAC for the past 13 years, where I began my career at Trinity Health within its Addiction Services unit. I am blessed to have joined the team at Providence House, where I can continue to help others recover from their disease. In my free time, I enjoy camping and spending time with my husband and two children.
Brent Borkhuis
LMAC
Minot Location
My name is Brent Borkhuis. I am a blessed husband and proud father of 4. I have found God’s grace in long-term recovery and rejoice in life beyond addiction and purpose in my days. I celebrated 10 years of sobriety in June 2024. I have lived multiple lives, from working in sports television broadcasting that led me to travel the greater US, to climbing aboard a locomotive as a conductor and then an engineer. I have long felt a calling to return to help others find the peace I now know, but it wasn’t without a softening of heart and head before I listened.
My education journey includes a B.S. in Psychology from UMary in Bismarck, ND, and an M.A. in Addiction Counseling and Prevention from USD in Vermillion, SD. Further, I never quit learning and find that I am taught new things each day if I open my mind to accept new knowledge. In my leisure time, I like to camp, hike, and travel the country and world with my wife and kids.
Devan Johnson
LAC
Arnegard Location
Devan is originally from Minot, North Dakota, and graduated in 2023 from Minot State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science with a Major in Addiction Studies. Before joining the dedicated multidisciplinary team at Providence House as a licensed addiction counselor, he gained experience through the licensure consortium, where he worked under supervision with adolescent populations and adults at Trinity Hospital, North Central Human Services, and Northern Plains Children’s Advocacy Center.
Devan resides in Watford City, North Dakota, and takes advantage of the beautiful landscape of the state through activities such as camping, kayaking, and bicycling. In addition to working as a licensed addiction counselor, he is a member of the United States Navy Reserves and serves as a field medic.
Tasha Kelly
LAC
Arnegard Location
My name is Tasha Kelly. I was born and raised in Butte, MT. I graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice in 2019. I received my master’s in business administration in 2021 and am pursuing my master’s in clinical mental health counseling. I have been working in different forms of treatment since 2020. I began my journey at Montana State Prison as an SOP treatment tech delivering the psychoeducational portion of the sexual offender program. From there, I obtained my associate addiction counselor license in 2023 and worked serving my home community of Butte, MT in an outpatient SUD clinic until moving to Williston, ND. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and kids, relaxing at home, or traveling and discovering new places.
Denise Clow
LAC
Minot Location
I am a dedicated addiction counselor with over a decade of experience in the field of substance use disorder treatment. Originally from Minnesota, I moved to Minot and earned my degree from Minot State University in the field of Psychology, Sociology, and Addiction Studies. After the flood in 2011, I was given an opportunity to move to Alaska, where I subsequently became a licensed addiction counselor and gained invaluable experience working within IOP/OP programs and Therapeutic Court Programs.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, being with my dogs, and my various hobbies. I am dedicated to learning and continuously growing in my knowledge and skills.
I am thrilled to bring my experience and passion for helping others to the Providence House team. I look forward to contributing to the well-being and recovery of our community members.
Amber Zendejas
Registered Nurse
Arnegard Location
My name is Amber Zendejas. I have lived in Watford City all my life. I graduated from Dickinson State University in 2011 with an associate’s degree in science in practical nursing. I am currently working on my bachelor’s degree. I have three children, a 21-year-old son, a 17-year-old daughter, a 3-year-old son, and one grandkid. I love traveling around the US any chance I get. I enjoy the outdoors, hiking, riding my bike, and, most of all, spending time with my family. This is my first job working in addiction, and I am excited for this journey. Everyone deserves to live their best life no matter what their past struggles may have been.
Kristy Myers
Registered Nurse
Minot Location
My name is Kristy Myers; I was born and raised in Texas but have lived near Minot for 20 years. I am a wife to Josh, and we have three girls who keep us running all over with various sports and activities. I graduated from Minot State University Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007. My commitment to assisting others in the healthcare sector has been unwavering. I have worked in various areas, including intensive care, same-day surgery, labor and delivery, clinic environments, travel nursing, and, currently, addiction treatment. I love being a part of the Providence House team and mission. In my leisure time, I love playing pickleball and engaging in physical challenges. I am passionate about traveling, reading, coffee, and bettering myself every day. I remain devoted to both my family and my clients.
Karen Morrison
Registered Nurse
Minot Location
I am a dedicated and compassionate nurse with a master’s degree in nursing. I bring a wealth of experience in patient care across the lifespan—from birth to death. With a deep commitment to providing high-quality care, I have worked in a variety of healthcare settings, helping individuals through their most vulnerable moments.
Outside of work, I am an avid outdoors enthusiast, enjoying camping, hiking, and off-roading with my husband and our three energetic huskies. Whether exploring nature’s trails or navigating muddy terrains, I thrive on adventure and cherish the balance it brings to both my personal and professional life.
Sonya Andersen
Case Manager, LBSW
Arnegard Location
I have been a licensed social worker since 2002, getting my bachelor’s degree at Minot State University and graduating with honors. I have spent most of my career in the mental health and medical fields. I have a passion for those who are struggling and desire to empower others to make informed and healthy decisions.
Being a part of an addiction team is a rewarding experience. I am grateful to be a part of changing and improving lives here at Providence House. To be part of a group advocating to end the stigma of addiction is a tremendous blessing.
My husband Jason has been in recovery since 1999, has been a licensed addiction counselor since 2000 and we have three wonderful adult children. When possible, I enjoy being outside, working in the yard and planting flowers. I also love painting and sketching, crafting, and spending time with family.
Amber Marquardt
Case Manager
Minot Location
Amber is a North Dakota native who grew up in Williston and moved to Minot in the early 2000s. She began her career in 2005 working in a residential mental health facility. With nearly two decades of experience working with young individuals, Amber is thrilled to embark on a fresh chapter with the Providence House Minot team. Possessing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in business administration, Amber has honed her skills in leadership, financial management, case management, and direct care support. Her dedication lies in aiding individuals in their holistic healing process. Through her years of service to others, Amber has learned that healing and recovery are possible for everyone, no matter their story.
When Amber is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, completing projects within the home, and playing softball with her close friends. Amber is a lifelong learner; in her downtime, she challenges herself almost daily to learn something new.
Shannan Thorgramson
Admissions Specialist
Arnegard Location
Shannan has a background in client services. She’s a Watford City native and looks forward to working with residents as they start their sobriety journey.
Shannan is enthusiastic about helping people reach their goals. She always wears a smile and will welcome everyone into an open and safe atmosphere with a positive attitude. Shannan enjoys spending time with her family, being at the lake, photography, and attending local sporting events.
Tracey Watson
Admissions Specialist
Minot Location
Raised in Minot, North Dakota, with a brief stint in Colorado, I felt a strong pull back to my home state. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education with various endorsements, including kindergarten, Title 1 Reading, and Math. I spent two decades in the public school system before transitioning to a residential treatment facility for traumatized children. Starting as a Case Manager, I eventually became a Program Manager, using my experience to mentor staff and foster relationships with families, social workers, and the youth in their care. Outside of work, I prioritize my role as a child of God, wife, and mother to three young men, as well as a grandmother to one grandson. I also have a love for animals, with three personal dogs and a revolving door of foster dogs. In my free time, I enjoy horseback riding, tending to cows, camping, bonfires, hunting, fishing, and playing softball with close friends. Finding solace in the tranquility of the family farm, I believe in the power of presence and making a difference in others’ lives.
Our team is composed of highly qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to guiding patients through recovery.