Our History

The History of SHF Smoky Hill Foundation began in 1979 when the agency was known as the Alcoholics Services Unit, a department within St. Anthony Hospital of Hays.

On July 1, 1982, the agency became free standing and was incorporated as Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency, Inc, a private, non-profit corporation for the prevention, intervention and treatment of chemical dependency and substance abuse.

In 1987. Smoky Hill Foundation became the umbrella agency for the Regional Prevention Center of Northwest Kansas.

In June 2015, funding for the prevention in the state of Kansas ended and the prevention component of Smoky Hill Foundation was eliminated.

Smoky Hill Foundation For Chemical Dependency, Inc-Outpatient Treatment accepts insurance and handles all the paperwork and billing. We also accept Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas and Kansas Medicaid. 

Sign for Smoky Hill Foundation on a cloudy day, in front of a brick building with a gravel parking lot.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a continuum of quality prevention and treatment services to reduce substance abuse/use and associated problem behaviors.

Meet the Team

  • Jobeth Haselhorst

    TREATMENT DIRECTOR

    Jobeth Haselhorst is the Treatment Director of Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency, Inc. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and a Licensed Master Addiction Counselor. She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a certificate in Life Stages and Transitions in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 2017, with a Master of Arts in Social Work degree from the University of Kansas in 2018. Prior to becoming Treatment Director in January 2020, she began her career with Smoky Hill Foundation as a Chronic Disease Risk Reduction Coordinator in 2014.

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    PEER MENTOR

  • Corrie Zimmerman

    COLBY OUTREACH

    Corrie Zimmerman is the Colby Outreach Counselor and provides bilingual counseling services in both English and Spanish. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Fort Hays State University and is passionate about making counseling accessible and supportive for diverse communities. Corrie’s approachable style helps clients feel understood and empowered as they work toward their goals. Outside of work, Corrie enjoys spending time with family.

  • Rubie Yost

    COUNSELOR

    Rubie Yost is a Counselor who provides individual sessions, evaluations, and facilitates the Hay’s men’s group. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Fort Hays State University, where she is also completing her Master’s in Social Work. Rubie is a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW) and holds a certification in grant writing. Outside of her professional role, Rubie enjoys spending time at home with her cat, creating art, and finds joy and peacefulness in cleaning.

  • Rachel Bomba

    PHILLIPSBURG OUTREACH

    Rachel Bomba is part of the Colby outreach team. She facilitates the Colby Women’s Group and provides individual sessions and evaluations. Rachel graduated from Fort Hays and is a Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW). She is working on obtaining her addiction counseling license. Rachel is passionate about helping others gain the skill sets and resources they need to thrive. In her free time, she enjoys reading, going on walks with her dog, camping, and spending time with her family.

  • Laura Brunner

    COUNSELOR