OFCC Staff Members
Betty Barlow
LPCC-S
Clinical Director
Betty is a Licensed Counselor with Supervisory Status. She has experience as a Medina County social worker, a Residential Therapeutic Counselor, and has served as Director of Abuse Recovery at Akron Pregnancy Center. Her greatest growth has come from being a parent to her 3 children, as well as serving as a foster and adoptive parent. Betty has used her home, her counseling experience, and her God-given gifts to minister to hurting women, meeting their physical, spiritual and emotional needs.
Betty and her husband, Stan, along with friends and family, founded Oaks Family Care Center in 1997. Since then, the center has served thousands of clients in Brunswick and its neighboring communities by providing counseling, educational classes, and material goods assistance.
Our professional counselors are licensed through the state of Ohio. https://elicense.ohio.gov/.
Jimi Rizner
LPC
Counselor & Visitation Director
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Jimi is a counselor and directs our Supervised Visitation program, our program allows children to meet with their non-custodial parent in a safe and supportive environment. He completed his Master's Degree in Christian Counseling from Grand Canyon University. His undergraduate education was a BA in Christian Studies. He was baptized in the name of Christ at Willowcreek Community Church of Barrington, IL in 2009. He has 33 years experience working with those recovering from substance abuse disorders and his approach is faith-inspired therapy. His walk in life has also given him important tools that he uses to help clients make positive changes.
The family structure and sanctity of life are important to Jimi and he has been blessed to be both a father and grandfather. He leads a purpose driven life and believes that Christ has directed him to provide hope to the hopeless. In addition to counseling individuals and families, Jimi also facilitates therapeutic family visits with Oaks’ supervised visitation program.
Our professional counselors are licensed through the state of Ohio. https://elicense.ohio.gov/
Stan Barlow
Community Liaison; Maintenance; IT Support
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Stan wears many hats as the co-founder of Oaks with his wife Betty. When he is not engaged in making or strengthening community connections, he can be found making repairs on the building, installing office equipment, or updating computer systems. In addition, Stan formerly served as the Visitation Director and assists with several fundraising events throughout the year.
Rebecca Nardi
Office Manager
Rebecca was raised in a family of missionary church planters and has always had a heart for ministry, especially that involving children and families. She attended Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA, and studied Elementary Education. After college, she returned to Ohio, Rebecca followed the Lord's calling to move into the office setting, and she became an Executive Assistant in the Education Department at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). Rebecca began a 15-year career at a local supplemental insurance company here in Brunswick, Oh, where she wore many hats and gained experience in office administration, event planning, graphic design and production, travel planning and book keeping, among many other duties.
The past several years Rebecca has a passion for her family and the Brunswick community. Rebecca, her husband and their 2 wonderful daughters live in Brunswick Hills and regularly attend a church in the local community. Rebecca's love for the Brunswick community and their families is strong and is looking forward to using her 20 + years of experience to enhance and spread Oaks Family Care Center ministry.
Brittany Hayes
CPRS, FPRS, QMHS
Behavioral Health Specialist
Brittany serves as a Behavioral Health Specialist, where she is passionate about helping individuals and families find healing, hope, and restoration. Drawing from more than 20 years of lived experience with substance abuse and recovery, Brittany now uses her journey to encourage and support others as they navigate life's challenges.
As a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter and Family Peer Supporter, Brittany combines professional training with personal understanding to create safe, supportive, and faith-centered spaces where individuals feel empowered to grow and heal. She is currently completing her Bachelor's degree in Human Science with a concentration in Substance Abuse and remains deeply committed to serving in her community with compassion and purpose.
Brittany is also a devoted single mother of five children, an experience that has strengthened her compassion, resilience, and passion for helping families overcome adversity together. She understands firsthand the challenges of balancing healing, parenting, and personal growth, which allows her to connect with others in a genuine and relatable way.
Brittany develops and facilitates behavioral health groups focused on emotional wellness, family support, domestic violence recovery, and personal growth. Her work is grounded in empathy, faith, and the belief that no one is beyond redemption or the opportunity for a new beginning.
"God is within her, she will not fall." - Psalm 46:5
Meet our OFCC Board Members
Stan Barlow
Carolyn Zaverl
Tim Smith
Sharon Holderbaum
Tim Fritzsching
