Nexus Family Healing announced that Melissa Webster, LCPC has joined the agency as Executive Director in Manteno, IL. Melissa comes to Nexus with 35 years of experience in mental health, many of which have been concentrated in residential care. Melissa most recently served as Executive Director of Residential and Day School Programs for One Hope United. She has been a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for almost 30 years.
As Executive Director, Melissa will provide leadership and oversee operations for the Manteno campus. With her extensive experience leading teams, and her passion for the youth we serve, Melissa will set the next path forward for the agency.
“I’m excited to build on this agency’s rich history of helping youth with mental and behavioral health challenges find a brighter future,” Webster stated. “I look forward to forming relationships with the youth, staff and our community stakeholders.”
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children, families, and adults each year through services in community mental health, crisis and stabilization, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. For over 50 years, we’ve used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters.


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