Sally Roumelis-Nichols
ORCA's story began not in a boardroom, but in a moment of personal crisis. After a horse-riding accident left her dependent on opioids, Sally Roumelis-Nichols found herself on a journey she never anticipated - and one that would ultimately define her life's purpose.
Through determination, community, and evidence-based treatment, Sally achieved her own recovery. But rather than returning to her corporate career, she recognized a critical gap: her community lacked affordable, discreet outpatient recovery services that treated people with dignity and respect.
In 2009, she founded ORCA - Outpatient Recovery Center & Associates, Inc. - with a simple but powerful belief: that every person struggling with addiction deserves access to compassionate, effective care, regardless of their background or financial situation.
Today, ORCA stands as a testament to what happens when lived experience meets professional excellence - empowering individuals, families, and the broader Marion County community through lasting recovery.