CONSULTANT, RESEARCH & COMMUNITY ADVOCACY
Courtney Fowlkes
Consultant: Research & Community Advocacy
Corners of Hope, LLC
Courtney was the clinical director of the SABER Treatment Program, of the local nonprofit Roof Above. The program provides mental health and addiction treatment for men experiencing homelessness, who are capable of full-time employment post treatment. The program is seen as one of the best practices in ending chronic homelessness, as the rare modality combines abstinent contingent housing with treatment services. Witnessing the transformative impact recovery and housing can have on over 500 clients' lives, she remains an unwavering advocate for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction/mental health challenges and those seeking affordable housing.
Corners of Hope is a culmination of passion, persistence and purpose that combines Courtney's expertise in addiction counseling serving men experiencing homelessness, as well as her recent experience in real estate and advocating for affordable housing. Courtney is a licensed broker with Premier Sotheby's International Realty, as well as a Certified Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with the North Carolina Addiction Professional Practice Board.
A proud alumna of Charlotte Christian School and the University of North Carolina - Charlotte, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and communications, as well as a Master of Arts in community mental health counseling with a specialization in addiction. She was a former college cheerleader and heavily involved in student leadership.
Education
University of North Carolina Charlotte, Bachelor, Psychology & Minor Communications
University of North Carolina Charlotte, Master of Clinical Mental Health & Addiction
Personal Interests
Writing, Gardening, Interior Design/Creative DIY projects , and Working out, Yoga and anything outdoors with my handsome lab, Hutch
Volunteer Interests
Street Outreach, Mental health/substance use disorder Treatment Programs and Affordable Housing, Therapeutic Recovery Housing Communities, and Southside Homes Community
