Interlink staff is interested in working with homeless, chemically-dependent, or dual-diagnosed persons. We administer to human needs but understand that no one person or group can be all things to all people. We are committed to enlisting the services of other concerned persons and groups in an effort to provide the best possible care and treatment to those we serve.

Depending upon individual client requirements, we offer counseling services ranging from basic screening to assessment to the delivery of services either in individual, group, or long-term residential settings.

Interlink’s staff offers outpatient counseling for families and individuals. We believe in recruiting, developing, promoting, and recognizing an honest and competent workforce in a fair and equitable manner. Interlink’s work environment promotes participative management to develop trust and encourage motivation and creativity.

Wayne Creighton, CADC, M.Div., Ph.D. ~ President / CEO / Founder

In 1993, Wayne Creighton formed Interlink Counseling Services, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Louisville, KY. His goal was to foster a holistic, transitional, living facility dedicated to the physical, social, psychological, and spiritual restoration of homeless men. Furthermore, Wayne designed Interlink to provide highly structured and accountable DUI services and marriage and family therapy in a nurturing environment. Since its initial creation, Interlink has blossomed from providing ten transitional living beds to several treatment and transitional programs with over 100 beds. Along with its previous services, Interlink Counseling Services currently provides a non-medical safe off the streets program called the Landing Zone, Harmony House, a 90-day intensive treatment program, and Genesis House, a long-term transitional living facility.

In order to provide an opportunity for permanent supportive housing and to ease the transition into independent living for men who have completed the program at Interlink, Wayne Creighton partnered with Serenity Court Apartments and Coventry Commons to construct apartment complexes for low-income housing. Serenity Court Apartments is currently located on Interlink’s campus property next to the residential treatment center. Additionally, Wayne created a new business called Kentucky Community Health where professional mental health staff could come and acquire their Continuing Education Units, and he himself teaches several workshops each year. As the years progress, Wayne Creighton continues to fulfill his vision of serving those in need within his community. Recently, he has partnered with the governor of Kentucky and Recovery Kentucky to create the Alternative Recovery Center in Campbellsville, which is a 100 bed facility for men recovering from drug and alcohol abuse.  >> Read More

Patricia A. Beck, MBA, MPsy ~ Director of Operations

Patti Beck has dedicated her life to helping men and women break their cycles of addiction and despair in order to develop into productive citizens. As an ordained Youth Minister of the Lighthouse of Prayer church, she ministered to children and youth as she helped them grow and prosper into exceptional young adults. In addition to her work with children, she taught a woman’s ministry and addressed issues concerning their mental, spiritual, social, and physical health. She has helped to ensure the growth and development of Interlink.

For the past 30 years, Patricia Beck has held differing management positions including being the Director of Operations and Compliance Manager of Interlink Counseling Services, Inc. since 1998. Some of her responsibilities include overseeing staff, licensing, budgeting, new employing hiring, and the overall workings of this non-profit organization. Ms. Beck is constantly monitoring the operations of Interlink and ensuring the proper compliance with policies and procedures. Furthermore, she coordinates events and is present during client graduations and fund-raising programs. She has attended hundreds of hours of education in substance abuse, mental health, and sexual abuse counseling along with classes in privacy and clinical training. Patricia Beck has her MBA along with a Masters in Psychology and notary license. Furthermore, she is the member of several prominent organizations such as the American Association of Christian Counselors and the International Board of Christian Counselors. Through her leadership and expertise, Patricia Beck has helped expand Interlink Counseling Services into one of the largest residential male veteran programs in Kentucky.

Tim White, CADC ~ Clinical Manager

Tim White joined Interlink’s case management staff in 2004. Originally from Detroit, Tim grew up in a culture full of abuse and addiction, an atmosphere that left him vulnerable to addiction. After one year at Northern Michigan University, Tim joined the Navy in 1981. During his time in the military, he served as a boson’s mate on the USS Kittyhawk.

After his military service, Tim’s journey to help those recovering from addiction led him to continue his education by enrolling in a program at the San Diego City College.  He ultimately earned a certification in Behavioral Science in Alcohol & Drug Studies, which is roughly equivalent to an associate degree.  He has been working in the chemical dependency field for more than eleven years, and he believes in a holistic approach to recovery, treating the whole person.  He also received the Kentucky Colonel’s award along with a special appreciation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky for helping mankind. Tim is currently working towards obttaining his Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) license.

He also advocates a behavior modification approach stating, “behavior modification works because 10% is the drug and 90% is the behavior.  You must address the behavior that leads back to addiction.  I know that if I touch the lives of two people, they will continue touching the lives of others until finally thousands of people have been affected.”  Tim attributes his own recovery from chemical dependency to the strength of “therapeutic communities, utilizing group dynamics to address addictive behaviors.”  He was pleased to find that Interlink embraces that philosophy.

Allen Canterbury ~ Primary Counselor

Allen has been on the staff of Interlink since April 2008 serving as a Primary Counselor in the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program. In this position, he works with residents in the Treatment Program.

Allen is a United Methodist minister and served churches throughout Kentucky for 20 years. During that time, he served as a resource person for many AA and NA groups in the communities where he lived.  Rev. Canterbury received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Philosophy from Kentucky Wesleyan College in 1975. He also received his Masters of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary in 1979. His Masters Thesis was entitled, “A Pastor’s View of Child Abuse”.

Allen has extensive experience in the field of substance abuse counseling. He served as the Coordinator of Family programs at Wayside Christian Mission. As Coordinator, he was responsible for staff management, client services, as well as media and community relations. While at Wayside (1995-2000), he was part of the Start up Team for the Substance Abuse Program where he worked with the staff at The Healing Place. Allen served as Operations Manager at The Salvation Army’s Center of Hope (Homeless Shelter) from April, 2000 until May of 2003. During this time, he directed the daily operation of The Center, trained and developed staff, coordinated client services, and was responsible for media, community, and company relations.

Allen Canterbury has a deep commitment to social and economic justice, peace issues, and to providing services to the homeless community. He is married to Marilyn, and they have two married daughters, Rachel and Lauren. He also has a daughter by a previous marriage, Hollie, who has two sons, Tevin and Isaiah.

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