Terra Ellingson

Terra Ellingson, CMA 1, RC and RA Associate Trainer, Therapeutic Options Trainer – Licensed Addiction Counselor

Terra is a local of Williston and was a former resident of the Eckert Youth Homes in 1991. She was employed part-time at Eckert in 2010 and then hired full-time in 2018.

Terra graduated from Williston State College with her Associate of Arts/Science and is now attending Indiana Wesleyan University and working towards becoming a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Her experience working with Adolescents includes working at the Williston Public School District as an Administrative Assistant, as Coordinator and teacher for Girls Ministries at Life Church, and in raising her own children.

Terra works directly with staff in training, empowering them in the knowledge of policies and procedures in the program.

Terra is committed to following God with the principle of loving God and people. She enjoys spending time camping and vacationing with her wonderful husband, children, and family.

Teddy Fred - Therapy Dog Trainee

“Fred”, for short is a 3-year-old Teddy Bear Shih Tzu. He was coconsciously chosen to work with the adolescents his owner serves in Animal Assisted Therapy. Fred loves people, is sweet, loving, and has a playful personality. He currently attends Pampered Pup Services once a week and is in advanced obedience training. His owner’s goal is to have him licensed as a therapy dog and for her to have her Animal Assisted Therapy certificate by May 2025. His primary purpose is to positively impact the health, hope, and healing of those he encounters. Fred is currently in training and looking forward to working with the adolescents and staff at Eckert Youth Homes.