VIRGINIA, Minn. – Range Mental Health Center (RMHC) has promoted Ashley Toivola, LADC, to Treatment Director of Range Treatment Center (RTC) in Virginia. She assumed the role March 27. “I loved my job as a counselor and working with those individuals that came in for help, but I looked at this as an opportunity to help in a bigger way and use my skills in new areas,” she said. “I look forward to being involved in the resources that are expanding the support available within our community to those that have a substance use disorder.” Toivola joined RMHC in 2016 with an internship to become an alcohol and drug counselor. She’s held several positions at RTC pre- and post-licensure, including unit technician, inpatient treatment counselor and outpatient treatment counselor. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Bemidji State University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Capella University. A Gilbert native and current resident, Toivola said her strong connection to the Iron Range made it an easy decision to move back to her hometown after college. She lives with her significant other and is close with her mother, Deb, and brother, Austin. “RTC and RMHC really are like a family,” said Toivola. “Everyone that works here truly and deeply cares about the people that we serve as well as have a deep connection with others that work here. This has been the first place I’ve been employed where I didn’t feel dread for having to go into work. Everyone here just wants to help in any way that they can and will work hard to do just that. I’m so grateful for my time here and all that I am sure is to come.” RMHC CEO Janis Allen applauds Toivola’s willingness to step into the directorship of RTC. “She brings strong, consistent direction to the position with compassion and drive to help the people we serve reach their treatment goals,” Allen added. “We welcome Ashley aboard. RMHC is fortunate to add her to our management team.” Range Treatment Center provides a multi-disciplinary approach toward the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders, their families and their significant others. RTC also houses a 24-hour, medically monitored, short-term detox program. It is located at 626 13th St. S. in Virginia. For admission/referral information, call 218-741-9120 or see www.rangementalhealth.org.