Our CCS Team
ABOUT CCS
Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a program that helps people of all ages live their best lives. It focuses on unique needs that relate to mental health and substance use. Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary, community-based program funded by the State of Wisconsin and operated by the consumer's county Department of Human Services.
The CCS program offers a wide array of psychosocial rehabilitation services. These are services and support activities that assist CCS clients with mental health and/or substance use conditions to achieve their highest possible level of independent functioning, stability, and independence, and to facilitate recovery.
Grace Counseling and Family Services provides CCS Services for Sauk, Monroe, Columbia, and La Crosse counties.
​CCS Service Coordinator & Service Facilitator
Jordyn Ballweg
BS, CFLE
Jordyn is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point with a Bachelor’s degree in Family Consumer Sciences- Family Life Education. Through her work history and studies, she has developed a passion for helping youth, adults and families to reach their highest potential and meet desired goals. Jordyn currently works with youth and adults providing service facilitation through the Sauk County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, crafting and camping.
Service Facilitator & Therapist
Brigette Chizek
MSW, LCSW
Brigette graduated with her Masters in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Brigette works in the CCS program as a service facilitator, therapist and group facilitator. Brigette is passionate about DBT and utilizes a person-centered approach. She believes in being easy going and remaining curious, open and a strong advocate for the underdog in all of us, during each stage of recovery.
Service Facilitator & Mentor
Laura Gavin
BS
Laura received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UW-Stout in December 2019. Laura works with both children and adults as a service facilitator in the Sauk County CCS program. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. She believes in supporting others to find positive relationships throughout their lives to better their well-being. She believes in the holistic, wraparound, and collaborative approach that CCS offers to help youth, adults, and families achieve their goals.
Service Facilitator
Olivia Kessler
BS
​Olivia a CCS service facilitator servicing Sauk County and graduated from UW-River Falls in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Science degree in psychology. She believes in a holistic approach to mental health and am interested in studying how our mental health can affect our physical health. She also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor and has been teaching since March 2018.
Service Facilitator
Christina Norcia-Puntney
MA HSC
Christina received her Bachelor of Psychology: Crisis Counseling, along with her Master’s in Human Services Counseling: Crisis Response and Trauma at Liberty University. Christina is passionate about helping others and has worked in the human services field for over 7 years, working with adults and youth. Christina is a travel enthusiast and enjoys spending time with family and being out in nature.
Service Facilitator & Mentor
Jena Bladl
MSW APSW
Jena earned her MSW from St. Mary's University. As a service facilitator, Jena enjoys working with adults and youth while believing in a collaborative approach and wrap around support. Jena has a background working in a CSP and 16 years in special education and early childhood education. When not at work, Jena enjoys being outdoors and spending time with family
Service Facilitator
Natalie Jenswold
BA
Natalie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work and a minor in Human Services from UW-Whitewater. She also holds an associate's degree in Early Childhood from Black Hawk Technical College. Natalie has worked with individuals from 18 years of age to end-of-life, with developmental and physical disabilities and mental health. She is a strong advocate for individuals and believes in a consumer-centered approach. Natalie has a passion to assist individuals with their goals, hopes and dreams and overcome the barriers they face. In her free time, Natalie enjoys spending time with her family, running, watching sports and gardening. Natalie believes "there is no greater joy nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone's life."
Mentor
Rachel Lizzadro-McPherson
BS, MS ED, Ed.S
​Rachel earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point in Psychology with an emphasis in Human Services and minored in Child, Youth, & Family Studies. She went on to complete her Masters in Education and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Rachel is a strong advocate for
individuals with disabilities and has spent her professional career working with children involved with community services and/or receiving services and accommodations within the school setting. Rachel’s goals are to help people within the community with a therapeutic lens and to create more safe places for individuals and families to process and build skills. As a member of the community, she is involved in an improv troupe as well as some community theater
productions.
Mentor
Mark Hansen
MS
Mark is a retired school counselor who works with children and adults in the CCS program as a community or therapeutic mentor.
Mentor
Debby Hansen
BS, ME-PH
Debby is a retired teacher who works with adults and children as a community mentor in the CCS program. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and organizing.
Mentor
Corina Leak
BS, M. Ed.
Corina is a provider who works with adults and children as a community mentor in the CCS program. She enjoys family time, reading and UTV rides. She believes you are worthy of a life filled with joy and happiness.
Mentor
Karla Saylor
BS
​Karla Saylor is a secondary Spanish/English teacher who works with adults and children as a community mentor in the CCS program. She enjoys spending time with her four adult children, going on adventures with her husband, growing flowers, and spending time outside.
Mentor
Stephanie Shankle
BS
Stephanie is a community mentor who works with adults and children in the CCS program. She is compassionate and realistic with a calm, consistent perspective. She loves spending time outdoors in all seasons whether it is hiking, canoeing, camping, or adventure. She also enjoys time with family and friends and appreciates learning and helping others. She believes everyone is worthy of a better life. Pursue your dreams.
Mentor
Miranda Kraus
BA
Miranda's greatest passion has always been to learn about people, why we do what we do, etc. This was her motivation behind pursuing a bachelor's degree in psychology.
Miranda has worked with people from all walks of life including individuals involved with child welfare to those entering their end of life journey on hospice. Miranda has learned that being a part of someone’s journey to “success”, whatever that may look like for them, is such a privilege! Miranda enjoys working with people of all ages and abilities and hopes that people can learn from her as much as she will learn from them.
Therapist
MaCall Tourdot
MS, LMFT
MaCall earned her Master's degree in Marriage Family Therapy from Capella University. She views therapy as a collaborative journey, helping clients enhance self-awareness, discover new perspectives, and build personal strengths for a more fulfilling and positive life. MaCall fosters a judgment-free environment where individuals can explore their true selves with courage. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and is affirming of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapist
Amber Steele
MS, LPC
Amber obtained her Master of Science in Mental Counseling from Viterbo University. Although her primary specialization is in child and adolescent therapy, she has worked with clients across all groups. Amber chose to become a provider to assist others in utilizing their personal strengths for healing. She believes that each person is the expert of their own journey and adopts a collaborative, integrated approach to counseling, tailoring her techniques to suit the specific needs of her patients.