Welcome to On Our Own of Frederick County. We are a non-profit organization that provides peer support, advocacy, education and social opportunities in Downtown Frederick, Maryland.
Our Wellness and Recovery Center is located at 331 West Patrick Street in Frederick, MD. Come and join us!
Our Vision:
Our Mission:
Frederick County will be a place where all can select their own recovery path and are supported in their choices.
Through peer support, we offer acceptance and a safe and supportive space for people with mental health and substance use challenges to heal, reconnect, and find our way forward.
Our Leadership Team
Jill Krisnitsky
Executive Director
Jill is a strong advocate for those in any type of recovery. She believes in putting out as much "good" into the world as possible and strives to lead by example. Jill's motto is "Pay it Forward."
Staff
Jill Krisnitsky - Executive Director
Colleen Blasko - Administrative Support Specialist
Charisa Billigmeier - Program Assistant
Shantelle Cavenee - Virtual Peer Support Specialist
Joao Martins - Peer Support Specialist
Christy Kehlbeck
President
Christy is a case supervisor for the Frederick County Mental Health Association's (MHA) Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. She has been a Board Director since 2014.
Directors
Christy Kehlbeck - President
Meridee Kerrigan - Vice President
Timothy Edmonds - Secretary
Debra Miller
William Allan
Aaron Bennett
Elijah Deluna
Sharon Grail
Nina Shore
Connelly Stewart