Wise Path Recovery Centers

MORGANTOWN AT CHEAT ROAD

Treatment Services Offered

Our Morgantown facility offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Outpatient Program (OP) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). An IOP provides more structure and requires more time than an OP, which offers the most flexibility. MAT is made available in any treatment setting if needed.

You will also have access to:

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Medication Management

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Individual, Group and Family Therapy

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Relapse Prevention

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Peer Recovery Support Services

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Case Management

Treatment Services Offered

Our Morgantown facility offers Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)Outpatient Program (OP) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). An IOP provides more structure and requires more time than an OP, which offers the most flexibility. MAT is made available in any treatment setting if needed.

You will also have access to:

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Medication Management

N

Individual, Group and Family Therapy

N

Relapse Prevention

N

Peer Recovery Support Services

N

Case Management

What to Expect from Outpatient Services at our Morgantown Location

Outpatient rehab services typically allow people with substance use disorders to receive treatment while they continue to live, work, and take care of other responsibilities at home. Outpatient treatment typically combines elements of both group and individual therapy to promote recovery where you will develop coping skills and strategies for managing your urges to engage in drug or alcohol use as well as any co-occurring mental health disorders, according to the American Society of Addiction Medicine. You may also participate in support groups or one-on-one counseling with others who are also navigating the path toward recovery. Each client’s experience will be unique and individualized.

A Look Into Our Facility

Wise Path Recovery Centers on Cheat Road is conveniently located off of Route 68 in Morgantown, WV, in the Cheat Lake region. A bus line runs through the area, and there is plenty of parking for those who plan to drive. The facility offers evening 12-step community meetings in our large multipurpose room with a dedicated private entrance.  Our newly-renovated facility showcase high ceilings and natural lighting to give a more welcoming feel. Walk-in hours are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We’re located at:

2195 Cheat Rd. Suite 100
Morgantown, WV 26508
Open from 9.am. to 5 p.m.

For Business Inquiries:

A Look Into Our Facility

Wise Path Recovery Centers on Cheat Road is conveniently located off of Route 68 in Morgantown, WV, in the Cheat Lake region. A bus line runs through the area, and there is plenty of parking for those who plan to drive. The facility offers evening 12-step community meetings in our large multipurpose room with a dedicated private entrance.    Our newly-renovated facility showcase high ceilings and natural lighting to give a more welcoming feel. Walk-in hours are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We’re located at:

2195 Cheat Rd. Suite 100
Morgantown, WV 26508
Open from 9.am. to 5 p.m.

For Business Inquiries:

Morgantown at Cheat Road Staff

  • Erika Pallie
    Erika Pallie
    Physician
  • Brad E. Pershing, MS, PRSS
    Brad E. Pershing, MS, PRSS
    Program Director
  • Joey Ferguson
    Joey Ferguson
    Director of Business Development & Patient Access
  • Bridget Ward
    Bridget Ward
    Clinical Therapist
  • Mario Angel Oliverio
    Mario Angel Oliverio
      Clinical Therapist OBOT
  • Teddi Grim
    Teddi Grim
    Lead Admissions Coordinator
  • Stephanie Klemp
    Stephanie Klemp
    Sr. Admissions Coordinator
  • Nicholas (Nick) Citro
    Nicholas (Nick) Citro
    Medical Assistant
  • Olivia Higdon
    Olivia Higdon
    Clinical Therapist
  • Jonathan Hamrick
    Jonathan Hamrick
    OBOT Clinical Therapist
Erika Pallie
Physician

Dr Erika Pallie has a medical career spanning 25 years. She Is board certified in both Addiction Medicine and Family Medicine. She earned her medical degree from WVU in Morgantown, where she completed her residency in Family Medicine. Her interest in taking a holistic approach to helping patients attain wellness led to a career shift when she started working in the addiction field. What started as job that offered a way to help with the addiction epidemic transitioned into her main focus as she progressed to being Medical Director for a methadone clinic in Morgantown WV, overseeing both methadone and suboxone programs. Now, she is the lead physician at outpatient and residential treatment centers.

Dr Pallie advocates for an individualized patient-centered approach to patient care and is committed to helping people achieve recovery.

Brad E. Pershing, MS, PRSS
Program Director

Brad Pershing attended Marshall University on an academic scholarship, where he earned a B.A. degree in Business Administration and a M.S. degree in Healthcare Administration. In graduate school he co-authored a research project that was published in the peer reviewed accredited Permanente Journal of Medicine. Prior to Ascension Recovery Services, Brad worked in the substance use disorder industry specializing in peer recovery coaching and management. He held multiple positions at Recovery Point West Virginia, the same organization that established his own long-term recovery. He then progressed to the Administrative Office as the Community Outreach Coordinator, in which consistent networking strengthened his working knowledge of all facets involved in this line of work. His career experience and education have collectively developed him into a compassionate and motivated advocate in the recovery field.

Joey Ferguson
Director of Business Development & Patient Access

Joey started his professional addiction career by helping to develop and launch a mindfulness-based treatment center called Jacobs Ladder, which is featured in Netflix documentary “Recovery Boys.” Joey has traveled both internationally and locally to participate in screenings and community discussions on substance use disorder and treatment. Joey helped develop the collegiate recovery at West Virginia University where he served as a graduate assistant in their program. He helped WVU Medicine develop a detox and residential treatment center called the Center for Hope and Healing, which is open and operational in Morgantown, WV. During his time at WVU, Joey spoke for the Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation and various other organizations. Joey has work experience with nationally renowned treatment programs and serves individuals needing treatment on the front lines. Joey has been with the ki®RC–Williamson team from inception to opening.

Bridget Ward
Clinical Therapist

Bridget is a Clinical Therapist for Wise Path Recovery Center – Cheat Road. She runs the Intensive Outpatient therapy group, does intake assessments, and conducts individual therapy sessions. Bridget earned her master’s degree in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from West Virginia University in May of 2021. She was an intern at Ascension Recovery Services while in school and went on to work as a therapist for Valley Healthcare for about a year before joining Wise Path. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor and is currently working on becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor. In her free time, she enjoys being with her cats Mars and Jupiter, listening to music, writing songs and poems, thrift shopping, and visiting local coffee shops.

Mario Angel Oliverio
  Clinical Therapist OBOT

Mario is a lifelong resident of West Virginia. He serves as a Clinical Therapist for the OBOT Program. He has 10 years of experience in the field. He specializes in Substance Abuse Disorder and Addiction. He has previous experience in Medication Assisted Treatment facilitating both individual and group counseling sessions.

Prior to coming to work for us Mario spent nearly 7 years in the State Prison System where he gained valuable knowledge in Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Also, he has worked as a youth Counselor in the past role modeling appropriate behavior for youths.

Teddi Grim
Lead Admissions Coordinator

Teddi Grim is the face our Centers as our Lead Admissions Coordinator. She was born, raised, and lived in the northern panhandle for most of her life and currently resides in Western PA near the WV border. She tells us she will always be a Mountaineer at heart.

She spent 22 years working in the medical field with more than 5 years in addiction medicine. The hospital-based treatment service she worked at for those years is where I found my passion for the industry. Now as the Lead Admissions Coordinator, she loves being the first voice that clients hear when they’re making that difficult phone call to seek help and being able to help them navigate their way into recovery. 

When she is not working, she loves camping, kayaking and traveling with her husband and two sons.  Most of her free time is spent being a sports mom and shuffling kids to and from practices and games, which she loves doing.

Stephanie Klemp
Sr. Admissions Coordinator

Stephanie Klemp, originally from Northern California, is now a resident of Morgantown, West Virginia. She is a Senior Admissions Coordinator.

Stephanie also works with the Monongalia County Health Department’s Quick Response Team, Collegiate Recovery, Chess Health, and WVU Medicine. Stephanie is in the Professional Social Work program at West Virginia University with completed minors in Addiction Studies, Human Services, and Communications. She is an active member of Morgantown’s local recovery community and has a passion for helping others. She has dedicated her life to long-term recovery.

Nicholas (Nick) Citro
Medical Assistant

Nicholas is originally from, and still resides, Morgantown, WV. He graduated from the Medical Office Assistant Program at Monongalia Technical Education Center in 2005 and has worked in the medical field from 2007 to the present date. In 2016, he completed his certification to become a Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant. Nicholas has acquired experience throughout his career in mental health, addiction, and asthma and allergy specialties. Most of his career has been spent in mental health and addiction services. At WPRC, Nicholas advocates for the patients while treating each patient with dignity, care, and respect. 

Olivia Higdon
Clinical Therapist

Olivia Higdon is a clinical therapist for Wise Path Recovery Centers, who received her Master of Social Work and Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University. She is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, and her professional experience includes working with clients who struggle with substance use, PTSD, anxiety, ADHD, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar and co-occurring disorders. Prior to working at Wise Path Recovery Centers, she had 10 years of experience working for the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry at WVU Medicine in both inpatient and outpatient settings across various roles. Olivia is a certified trauma provider and a certified psychedelic assisted psychotherapy provider. She has a special passion for working with individuals who struggle with substance use and trauma, knowing first-hand how both battles are most often part of generational cycles that take special care and attention to overcome. Her approach to care involves providing support and safety to allow patients to explore curiosities about self openly to permit development and desire for more meaningful self-discovery, self-awareness, and reconnection to self and others. Leaning into self-curiosity and our ability to heal from within to gain a better understanding of self and build upon areas of strength during the transformation process.

Jonathan Hamrick
OBOT Clinical Therapist

Jon Hamrick is an OBOT Clinical Therapist for Wise Path Recovery Centers in Cheat lake, WV. He is a part-time therapist and full-time graduate student in the MSW program at WVU. Jon provides individual therapy for MAT and general outpatient clients. He began his career in counseling by working at Academy Programs and Valley Healthcare in Fairmont WV. Jon is passionate about mental health and healing on a personal level. He is in long term recovery himself and enjoys being able to give back to his community. Jon believes in treating each client with a rounded approach by looking at their needs on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. He enjoys meeting clients where they are and empowering them to become successful in their recovery journey.

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