M. Beth Baldwin is the CEO and Supervising Counselor at Colorado Addictions Consulting. She is an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC).

“How do I help my child?” is the question that has haunted parents and one that Beth Baldwin has devoted her 25-year career to answering. Growing up in an under-resourced community in North Little Rock, Arkansas, Beth understood the challenges of limited access to adequate resources and committed herself to becoming a pillar of support for others in need. During her six year service in the United States Army, she completed a professional development course that honed her leadership skills, which she later applied to serving her community.

Determined to assist the most vulnerable – children in need – Beth leveraged her Army experience in crisis management and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services from the Metropolitan State University of Denver, with a certification in Addiction Studies and an emphasis on high-risk youth. Driven by her dream to create a sanctuary for children struggling with substance abuse, Beth pursued further training and earned her International Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification.

This prestigious certification demonstrates Beth’s unwavering commitment to professional excellence and her dedication to helping those grappling with addiction. Her credentials, awarded by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium, signify her mastery of core competencies in addiction counseling and adherence to ethical and professional standards. Today, Beth Baldwin’s expertise is globally recognized, enabling her to better support children and their families in overcoming addiction.

Melinda Haase is the Chief Operating Officer at Colorado Addictions Consulting.

Raised in a family committed to healthcare, education, and public safety, Melinda Haase was destined to help others. After exploring diverse industries such as aerospace, defense, fitness, and dairy, she found her calling in patient care as an Emergency Room CAT scan technologist. Demonstrating professionalism, empathy, and kindness while working with patients on their most challenging days, Melinda yearned to make an even greater impact.

Upon meeting Beth and learning about her mission to support families coping with teenage substance abuse, Melinda knew she had discovered the platform she had been seeking. By merging her years of experience in crisis management, administrative duties, and working with those impacted by diversity, Melinda brings invaluable expertise to the company, further enhancing Colorado Addictions Consulting’s ability to support individuals and families affected by addictions. Embracing the opportunity, she joined the executive team at Colorado Addictions Consulting, determined to make a difference in the lives of those affected by addiction.

Melinda and Beth united to establish CAC; a distinctive, judgement-free environment focused on assisting teens in overcoming substance abuse. Building upon the collective expertise of both Beth and Melinda, they crafted a top-tier program for substance use evaluations, incorporating a holistic family approach that provides priceless guidance to parents grappling with reaching their children engaged in high-risk or dangerous behaviors. By utilizing their connections to valuable resources, they promote the availability of personalized treatments for those in need.