About Us

 Jody is the Operations Manager at Day One Mental Health Services. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from Whitewater High School in 2006. Since then, she has dedicated her time to volunteering in various mental health and substance use settings by working with organizations such as NAMI Dane County, Shatterproof, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Jody has been in long term recovery for over a decade and is passionate about providing essential mental health and substance use resources to individuals within her network and advocating for those who lack access or the means to advocate for themselves within her community. Outside of work, Jody enjoys creating lasting memories with her spouse, Nadra and two dachshunds, Tucker and Queenie, as well as spending time with friends and family.

~ "By facing our challenges and overcoming them, we grow stronger, wiser, and more compassionate".

David serves as a service facilitator and skill developer who says his personal goal is ‘to use my gifts to help others understand and use their own unique talents to become as independent as possible and find meaning in life.’ David holds a Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Edgewood College (2003) and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012) During the last decade, David has worked with youth and adults who struggle with developmental, cognitive, and psychiatric disabilities to develop skills for life and work. In his free time David enjoys reading, nature, and dramatic arts.

‘Be the change you wish to  in the world’      Mahatma Gandhi

Arianna Murphy is a dedicated Service Facilitator at Day One Mental Health Services, working to provide personalized, strengths-based support. With over a decade of experience, Ari is committed to helping clients achieve their recovery goals through a trauma-informed, empathetic approach that emphasizes collaboration and empowerment. 

In their work, Ari utilizes a holistic approach, offering crisis planning, comprehensive assessments, and service coordination to connect clients with the resources they need. They are passionate about creating environments where all individuals are seen, heard, and supported in their journey toward recovery, and work tirelessly to ensure that clients feel respected and understood every step of the way.

Ari holds a Master's in Anthropology and Museum Studies, with a background in human services. Outside of work, she is passionate about art (oil painting, stained glass, photography), music (piano, French horn, composing), and writing (fiction, poetry, journaling). These creative outlets are vital for her personal growth and self-expression. Ari is also dedicated to contributing to her community, believing that creativity and connection are key to healing and transformation.