Dino Bedinelli, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Chief Operating Officer
Dino Bedinelli, MSW, LICSW, LADC
As a Western Massachusetts native and veteran, our Chief Operating Officer Dino Bedinelli, LADC1, LICSW, brings both professional expertise and personal dedication to the mission of Compass Recovery. Obtaining his CADC through Westfield State Universities ACE program and his MSW through Springfield College, Dino has been a practicing clinician and leader in treating substance use disorder for the past 16 years.
Dino continues to combine his strong clinical expertise with strategic leadership to ensure the provision of high-quality, person-centered care across all levels of treatment. His leadership is rooted in compassion, accountability, integrity, and a deep understanding of the challenges that come with seeking recovery. Having worked across multiple levels of care, he remains passionate about building programs that not only meet clinical standards but truly support an individual through every phase of change while navigating recovery.
With a strong belief that recovery is possible for everyone, Dino remains committed to creating an environment where individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered to rebuild their lives. His personal connection to the Western Massachusetts community and background in service continue to guide his work each day and lead a treatment team that can provide the utmost quality of care to those seeking services.
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Dino Bedinelli, MSW, LICSW, LADC
Compass Recovery’s Clinical Director Michelle MacLagan, LADCI, CADC, is a seasoned professional in treating individuals and families impacted by addiction for the past 3 decades.
Completing her addictive behavior studies in New York State in 1994, Michelle obtained her MS in human services from Post University. Michelle has worked in all facets of substance abuse services comprising of direct care, supervisory and managerial all from a trauma informed, person centered lens. She has experience and understanding of the many modalities of treatment including traditional outpatient, intensive outpatient, day treatment, residential inpatient, and crisis care.
With proficiency in creation and management of clinical programming including training development and presentation for clinical staff, Michelle is passionate about the education and enhancement of skills in those who work directly with those afflicted with substance use disorders to ensure they receive the highest quality of care.
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Michelle MacLagan,
LADC1, CADC
Clinical Director
Nicole Kraverotis, M.Ed
Nicole’s passion for helping those in recovery dates to her time at BHN beginning in 2008 as one of the first staff members in their CSS program. Since that time, Nicole has furthered her education through Westfield State Universities Addiction Counselor Education (ACE) program, Elms College and Cambridge College where she received her master’s in education and Mental Health Counseling. Nicole has extensive experience in many modalities of care as well as direct work as aftercare coordinator, clinical case manager, direct care counselor, clinical supervisor, and clinical director. Nicole also has experience in other facets of behavioral health care working in crisis and CBHC settings and is a board member of the Western Mass Substance Abuse Providers Association (WMSAPA).
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Nicole Kraverotis, M.Ed
Primary Counselor
Clementine Amidon
Clementine is Compass Recovery West’s care and admissions coordinator. Clementine is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College. Clementine worked as a writer and Assistant Social Media Editor at the Dailymail.com before joining Compass Recovery. Clementine manages community outreach and Compass Recovery’s social media, and she loves to help clients find providers and resources as they reintegrate back into their community.
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Clementine Amidon
Lead Care Coordinator
Director of Admissions
Jose Rivas
Jose is a person in long term recovery from 2016 who provides direct care primary counseling services with Compass Recovery West. Jose is educated, trained, and certified as a Community Health Worker (CCHW) and has played a critical role in supporting individuals and families on their journey from addition to recovery over the past seven years. Jose recently graduated from the Latino Addiction Counseling Education program (L.A.C.E) and remains ever passionate to help those who are ready to engage in the recovery process.
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Jose Rivas
Primary Counselor
Jose Rivas
A Western Massachusetts native, Michela brings extensive experience in substance use disorder treatment and a strong understanding of the recovery process to her role as Lead Case Manager at Compass Recovery. After growing within the organization from Community Outreach Specialist to Lead Case Manager, she offers a unique perspective that blends community engagement with hands-on client care.
Michela works closely with clients and families to ensure individualized care coordination, advocacy, and access to the clinical and community resources needed to support long-term recovery. She is passionate about meeting individuals where they are, reducing stigma, and helping each person feel supported, understood, and empowered throughout their journey.
In addition to her leadership in case management, Michela continues to oversee Compass Recovery’s social media platforms, sharing education, resources, and recovery-focused content to strengthen community awareness and bridge the gap between those struggling and the help available to them.
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Michela Snape
Lead Case Manager
Elysia Neffinger, CADC
Elysia has worked in the substance use disorder treatment field for over six years in a variety of roles, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, sober house management, case management, group facilitation, and counseling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has completed her CADC education and training through Westfield State University.
As a clinician, Elysia is passionate about creating a space where clients feel comfortable being open and honest about their experiences and challenges in recovery. She uses creativity, psychoeducation, and open discussion to enhance engagement and create meaningful group experiences. Her approach is individualized, with an emphasis on helping clients build confidence, insight, and practical tools they can carry into recovery.
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Elysia Neffinger, CADC
Primary Counselor
Joseph Murray, CARC, CADC
A Springfield, Massachusetts native, Joe grew up in the Forest Park neighborhood and brings both professional experience and lived experience in recovery to his role as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor at Compass Recovery West. He has worked in the recovery field for four years, beginning his career as a Recovery Coach before transitioning into counseling.
Joe’s personal experience with recovery has given him a firsthand understanding of the importance of connection, accountability, and asking for help. Through his own recovery, he discovered a passion for supporting others as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Joe’s personal experience with recovery has given him a firsthand understanding of the importance of connection, accountability, and asking for help. Through his own recovery, he discovered a passion for supporting others as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.
As a counselor, Joe brings compassion, honesty, and hope to his work with clients. He values meeting individuals where they are, helping them build strong sober supports, and encouraging them to recognize their own ability to create positive change. His personal and professional experiences allow him to connect with clients from a place of understanding while reinforcing that recovery is possible, one day at a time.
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Joseph Murray, CARC, CADC
Primary Counselor
Joseph Laliberte
Joe brings over nine years of experience in the substance use disorder treatment field to his role as Community Outreach Specialist at Compass Recovery. With lived experience in recovery, as well as the profound loss of loved ones to addiction, Joe brings a deeply personal understanding of the challenges individuals and families face when seeking help.
Throughout his career, Joe has worked in a variety of roles, including direct support, alumni coordination, community outreach and event development, group facilitation, and peer mentorship. His diverse experience has allowed him to build strong connections throughout the recovery community and serve as a trusted and approachable resource for individuals looking to access treatment and support.
Throughout his career, Joe has worked in a variety of roles, including direct support, alumni coordination, community outreach and event development, group facilitation, and peer mentorship. His diverse experience has allowed him to build strong connections throughout the recovery community and serve as a trusted and approachable resource for individuals looking to access treatment and support.
Joe is passionate about helping people recognize that change is possible and connecting them with the resources and support they need to move forward. With compassion, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to helping others, he works to strengthen community relationships, reduce barriers to treatment, and help individuals find a path toward lasting recovery.
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Joseph Laliberte
Community Outreach Specialist
Jessica Campaniello, BS, AA
Jessica Campaniello is a substance abuse counselor who hold a BS in Psychology and an AA in Liberal Arts. She is currently working towards her LADC and returning to school to pursue a master’s degree in social work.
Jessica experience is vast across multiple levels of substance use treatment, providing both individual and group counseling. Her clinical approach is trauma-informed and person-centered, incorporating CBT, DBT, MI, and SFBT. She has a particular interest in helping clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and past experiences.
Jessica believes recovery is an individual process, and that meaningful change often begins with understanding the “why” behind our behaviors. She brings humor, creativity, honesty, and compassion into her work and is passionate about helping clients challenge old narratives, recognize their strengths, and discover what they are capable of becoming.
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Jessica Campaniello, BS, AA
Primary Counselor