Alumni and Aftercare
A Continuum of Care in Your Lifelong Recovery Journey
Recovery and sustained sobriety is a lifelong process and does not – and should not – end upon completion of any addiction treatment or recovery program. For this reason, The Florida House Experience team is dedicated to providing a continuum of long-term care, support and guidance that does not end at discharge. Our graduating Alumni continue to be active members of our ‘Florida House Family,’ attending weekly meetings, participating in community events, and serving as role models to newcomers struggling with the disease of drug addiction or alcoholism.
Each individual who enters our program and successfully progresses through the stages of addiction treatment becomes a member of our Florida House Alumni – and a member of our ‘Florida House Family.’ We consider these people a testament to the quality and success our of drug rehabilitation programs. The disease of addiction has been a difficult battle, and sometimes going home can be the hardest part. Even as the individual completes his or her stay through medical detox, rehabilitation, and our sober living community, we continue to provide critical support for each individual as he or she continues life in sobriety.
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The Florida House Experience Alumni Services and Aftercare
At The Florida House Experience, we continue to provide support to each individual’s long term addiction recovery through the lasting bonds they have built with our dedicated staff. Our staff fully understands the breadth of the journey you have overcome. The battle with addiction is difficult and the strength you have developed to make a change for the better is the primary source of your ability to stand tall as an Alumni of our addiction treatment programs.
Alumni are always welcome back to our campus and to maintain communication with our staff. Not only have we succeeded in seeing you on your way to long lasting sobriety, but we have developed a deeper connection with you. The Florida House Experience will always welcome you as a member of our ‘Florida House Family.’ We applaud your new found ability to live and lead a sober way of life as the natural way of life, and encourage you to enlighten others about the positive change you have made in your life, especially for those who are just beginning their journey to addiction recovery.
The Florida House Experience Alumni Services are available to those who have graduated through our addiction treatment programs. All Alumni have ongoing contact through our Alumni Coordinator, who will aid you in the resources you need from our staff and help you stay connected to the recovery community. Alumni meetings and activities, message board discussion forums, and e-mail support are among the options available for Alumni to maintain their connection with our staff. Both Alumni and their families are encouraged to contact our Alumni Services staff with any questions or further guidance in the journey in recovery.
The Florida House Experience is licensed by the Department of Children and Families and is CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) accredited. Please contact our highly experienced and professional counselors NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to answer any questions and concerns. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Programs
Drug and Alcohol Detox & Rehab Programs
The Florida House Experience offers a continuum of comprehensive addiction treatment programs and long term rehabilitation services to men and women seeking treatment for drug and alcohol addiction as well as dual diagnosis. Our treatment programs are based on a long term approach, reflecting our philosophy that recovery consists of multiple phases, including safe and medically monitored detox, a gradual transition to lower levels of drug rehab care, and ultimately sober living. Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality care at an affordable price, across the continuum of care. We have a proven track record of helping thousands of struggling addicts and alcoholics, just like you, achieve and sustain long term sobriety.
We offer multiple levels of care and unique programs, all of which combine intensive and extensive substance abuse and dual diagnosis treatment within a nurturing, support-based, sober living environment. The Florida House Experience treatment phases include:
Medical Detoxification
Residential Rehabilitation (Day/Night)
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Partial Hospitalization is Phase Two of The Florida House Experience’s comprehensive addiction treatment program. Our goal during the partial hospitalization phase is to provide the recovering individual with intensive daytime treatment and on-going therapeutic intervention, supported by proper professional medical care, as well as a sober living communal environment to return to in the evening. Learn more about our partial hospitalization program…
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Sober Living Community
Unlike many addiction treatment centers, The Florida House Experience provides clients with the opportunity to reside on our sober living campus throughout all phases of treatment, providing the optimal environment for recovery to take place. When you enter any of our programs at The Florida House Experience, you join a nurturing, supportive community of members we have come to call our ‘Florida House Family.’ Our private rehab center and sober living community is a safe haven to recovering individuals, as they struggle to take back control of their own lives.
Specialized Programs
We also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
Live and Lead a Sober Way of Life as a Natural Way of Life
Call our 24 hour hot-line to speak with one of our trained alcohol and drug rehabilitation counselors now: 866-421-6242. We can help.
Medical Detoxification
The Importance of Medical Detox
Medical detoxification is a pivotal step on the road to addiction recovery. Individuals with alcoholism or drug addiction are suffering from a disease – the body becomes physically dependent on alcohol and/or drugs and the brain becomes chemically dependent as well. The safest and most effective way to break this devastating cycle of addiction to drugs and alcohol is through a professionally and medically assisted detoxification program.
Medical detoxification, or detox, is the process of eliminating poisonous toxins from the body under medical supervision. Individuals may attempt to stop “cold turkey,” however, these attempts not only typically fail due to the dependency the body has developed for the drugs or alcohol, but can also pose dangerous health risks when done without proper medical supervision. Medical detox addresses these safety concerns and provides comfort from the common and potentially harmful withdrawal symptoms. Once detox begins, the severity of withdrawal symptoms can vary depending on the length and depth of alcohol or drug abuse and the individual’s drug history.
Specialized Programs
In case the medical detoxification program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
Finding the Right Medical Detox Program
Selecting the best medical detoxification program is an important decision. Your privacy, safety, comfort, and recovery are top priorities during this critical first step on the road to addiction recovery. Because every individual is unique, a medical detox that is tailored to your individual needs and supported by a highly trained medical staff will allow for the best outcome.
In your search for comprehensive addiction treatment centers, you may find that not all centers offer on-site detox programs. Further, some addiction treatment centers do not provide dual diagnosis and long term drug rehabilitation after detox is completed. It is equally important to research the medical and clinical staff at an addiction treatment center, as they will be working with you and your family from medical detox to drug and alcohol rehab, through treatment of mental health issues, and throughout your journey to sober living.
Professional Medical Detox With The Florida House Experience
The Florida House Experience is more than just an ordinary addiction treatment center. We are an all-inclusive residential addiction treatment center and sober living community. It is our philosophy to provide a complete continuum of quality long term care beginning with medical detox and extending through your journey to sobriety. Our state-of-the-art medically supervised detox program is managed by a sophisticated cadre of clinical and medical professionals who will tailor your detox program to your individual needs and provide you with the tools and resources you need to effectively combat your chemical dependency, and manage your withdrawal symptoms in a comfortable, safe and nurturing environment.
Your length of stay in drug or alcohol detox will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the medical staff, and is generally dependent on age, depth of drug addiction or alcoholism, drug history, and other possible medical conditions. Detoxification is a 24-hour regimen requiring strict adherence and personal attention and your health and safety will always be our top priority. We understand that this process can be a time filled with anxiety, fear, and depression.
The dedicated and compassionate staff works around the clock during your medical detox treatment to guide you safely and effectively through detox, ensuring you are best equipped to begin the next phase of addiction treatment, rehabilitation. Once detox is behind you, The Florida House Experience team seamlessly begins to provide the specialized treatment you need to reach for sobriety.
As a member of our ‘Florida House Family,’ you will receive the best individualized detoxification, addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, as well as a solid support network necessary for the physical, emotional, and psychological recovery from the disease of addiction. Our CEO Sherief Abu-moustafa, CEO – RN, BSN, CAP, continues to dedicate his life to enhancing comprehensive addiction treatment. As a recovering addict himself, Mr. Abu-moustafa is relentless in his determination and focus on helping others succeed through The Florida House Experience’s effective monitoring of the medical detox that is provided for you.
The Florida House Experience is licensed by the State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families and CARF accredited. As you enter the detoxification program tailored for you and begin drug or alcohol rehabilitation with us, you will learn of the many advantages our ‘Florida House Family’ will bring.
Florida residents and out of state residents are welcome to take advantage of detox and addiction treatment at The Florida House Experience. Please contact our highly qualified and caring counselors NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to see how we can help you. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to answer your questions and concerns and help you begin your journey to recovery.
Residential Rehabilitation
The Right Residential Rehab Treatment Program
Residential rehab is generally the next phase in addiction treatment following medical detox and is one of the most important components of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. Attending a residential rehab allows the drug addict or alcoholic to take a step back from the stresses and responsibilities of daily life to focus on his or her personal recovery in a safe, supportive and therapeutic environment.
The benefits of participating in a residential program cannot be matched by any other treatment available. There are many different residential drug rehab centers offering various types of drug rehab and treatment methods, but not all will provide comprehensive addiction treatment services or a continuum of care after discharge from rehab. A detailed understanding of the addiction treatment center’s residential rehabilitation program and treatment services is necessary to decide if the center is right for you.
Specialized Programs
In case the residential rehabilitation program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
The Florida House Experience Residential Rehabilitation Campus
When you enter residential rehab at The Florida House Experience, you will join a nurturing, supportive community of members we have come to call our ‘Florida House Family.’ Our sober living community is comprised of recovering individuals, like you, making the transition to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life. The road to addiction recovery takes immense strength, courage, support and guidance. Residential rehabilitation at our unique addiction treatment center is a major step in the right direction.
The Florida House Experience’s residential rehab program offers comprehensive addiction treatment and long term rehabilitation services to men and women suffering from drug and alcohol addiction. We also provide specialized residential treatment for individuals suffering from the emotional and psychiatric problems that can accompany an addiction, or Dual Diagnosis. Our Women’s Program is tailored specifically to the unique challenges facing women and our Professional’s Program is geared to working professionals suffering from the disease of alcoholism or drug addiction. We strongly encourage the participation of families in our treatment programs through our Family Outreach program.
Our tropical landscaped, 3-acre sober-living alcohol and drug treatment facility is nestled less than a mile from the beautiful beaches of sunny South Florida, providing a safe and serene campus environment and a community of supportive peers.
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (Day/Night)
Phase One intensive residential rehab day/night treatment is designed for patients who are in need of intensive clinical services in a residential level of care. This phase of our addiction treatment process is designed to assist clients in demonstrating work-life balance in their addiction recovery. Patients are given the opportunity to build a network of healthy, sober support with their peers and the local community. Other drug rehab centers have referred patients to our residential rehabilitation program for additional intensive clinical care because they continue to lack the internal resources necessary to maintain sobriety.
Residential rehab day/night treatment at The Florida House Experience includes a minimum of 30 hours each week of therapy. Therapy ranges from psycho-educational therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, and family therapy. Each patient works with his or her primary therapist on a customized recovery plan during their continuum of care in residential rehabilitation. We challenge our patients to confront their own negative behaviors and thought patterns which trap them in the cycle of addiction, and to examine their roles in the dynamics of their own family system.
During residential rehab, you are given the opportunity to apply newly learned behaviors, patterns of thinking and other life-tools as you assume responsibility for yourself and your own recovery. This includes pursuit of vocational opportunities to help develop recovery skills. Residential rehabilitation services also include recovery support services and drug-free lifestyle management.
During rehab we will help you develop the fundamental building blocks to strengthen your core, promote self-sufficiency, and participate as a contributing member of society. These may include: budgeting skills, job search skills, food preparation and grocery shopping, exercise and healthy leisure time activities, including yoga and a state-of-the-art gym, as well as connection with the sober living community. Most importantly, The Florida House Experience places significant emphasis on the family system in our residential rehabilitation program. Our monthly group focuses on education, family of origin dynamics, generational reenactment, and family recovery.
The clinical components of our intensive residential rehabilitation at The Florida House Experience include:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy Sessions
- Specialty Group Therapy Sessions
- Meditation and Spirituality Workshops
- Recreational Therapy
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Services
- 12-Step Meetings
- Health/Wellness and Nutrition
- Yoga and Fitness Center
Join us in sunny South Florida for Residential Rehabilitation
The Florida House Experience welcomes Florida residents and out of state residents for residential rehabilitation and comprehensive addiction treatment services. We have helped clients from all over the United States to lead fulfilling sober lives through our residential rehab program. Our Alumni and clients are a testament to the success of our addiction treatment programs, including residential rehabilitation. Please contact our highly experienced and compassionate counselors NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to discuss residential rehabilitation options or answer any other questions and concerns. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Partial Hospitalization
The Basics of a Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial hospitalization is an intermediate level of addiction treatment care. During partial hospitalization, patients participate in intensive therapy during the day, and may be required to participate in evening programs to support individual treatment goals. During the intensive daytime treatment, patients work with doctors, counselors, psychiatrists and other specialists. This is generally a full day, up to 8 hours, of intensive treatment and typically includes individual counseling, group counseling, and educational sessions. At night, patients may either return to their usual home or to a sober living residence at their addiction treatment center. This varies depending on the addiction treatment center’s guidelines for a partial hospitalization program.
Not all drug addiction treatment centers offer housing during partial hospitalization treatment programs. Therefore, it is imperative that all aspects of the addiction treatment process are covered by the individual, their family, and the staff at the addiction treatment center. At The Florida House Experience we provide sober living housing while patients are in the partial hospitalization phase, and all phases, of our addiction treatment programs.
Specialized Programs
In case the partial hospitalization program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
The Florida House Experience Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial Hospitalization is Phase Two of The Florida House Experience’s comprehensive addiction treatment program. Our goal during the partial hospitalization phase is to provide the recovering individual with intensive daytime treatment and on-going therapeutic intervention, supported by proper professional medical care, as well as a sober living communal environment to return to in the evening.
During partial hospitalization, we provide continued support, a safe structured environment, and ongoing clinical and medical services from our professional addiction treatment staff to assist you in following through with your commitment to addiction recovery. Continued residence on our sober living campus allows you to take the next step in your addiction recovery and begin applying newly learned behaviors and self-help techniques in the evening, while avoiding the possibilities of triggers from returning home or exposing yourself to the people, places, and habits that can cause these triggers.
Recovering individuals typically transition to partial hospitalization after graduating from our first phase of addiction treatment, residential rehabilitation. At this stage, you have successfully demonstrated your ability to exhibit and maintain an increased level of healthy functioning. Graduation into the partial hospitalization program is determined by both the Florida House Experience staff and you.
During intensive daytime treatment during partial hospitalization, you will work with doctors, counselors, psychiatrists, and other addiction specialists on your personal recovery plan. Upon completion of this treatment phase, you will have the opportunity to apply newly learned behaviors while residing on our sober living campus, and continuing to work with a primary therapist at our addiction treatment center.
The clinical aspects of our partial hospitalization program are customized to each individual, based on a comprehensive assessment of the individual’s progress and treatment planning needs. Our clinical services during partial hospitalization include:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Didactic Lectures
- Recovery Support Workshops
- Spirituality Groups
- 12-Step Meetings
- Health/Wellness and Nutrition
- Yoga and Fitness Center
- Exploration of Education and Employment Opportunities
Partial Hospitalization and Continuing Treatment with The Florida House Experience
Entering the Partial Hospitalization phase of addiction treatment at The Florida House Experience’s addiction treatment center and sober living community means that you are progressing positively on your journey to recovery and long lasting sobriety. Our treatment goal to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life is coming more into light. You will have the distinct level of understanding of what it means to be a part of our ‘Florida House Family’ at this stage on your journey to recovery.
During partial hospitalization, you will continue to receive the endless dedication and personal attention from our clinical and medical staff. Your battle with addiction recovery, however, does not end with our – or any – partial hospitalization program. While your progress into our partial hospitalization phase is no doubt an encouraging achievement in your addiction treatment and recovery, your dedication and commitment to long lasting sobriety will further be tested in our addiction treatment center. Your commitment to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life must persevere past partial hospitalization and our staff at The Florida House Experience will stay with you every step of the way.
Clients from all over the country join our private addiction recovery center and are a testament to the success of our addiction treatment programs, from residential rehabilitation, through partial hospitalization, and continued treatment at our intensive outpatient program. We encourage you to learn more about our treatment programs, including partial hospitalization, and see why we are more than just a typical addiction treatment center. Your questions and concerns about partial hospitalization programs or other addiction treatment services are always welcome and can be answered by our trained and caring counselors at The Florida House Experience.
Please contact us NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to learn more about our partial hospitalization program and other treatment programs. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Intensive Outpatient
The Basics of an Intensive Outpatient Program
An Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is generally a step-down from residential rehab and partial hospitalization to a less restricted level of care. During an intensive outpatient program, recovering individuals are granted more independence to return to work or school during the day, while continuing to maintain clinical treatment with their drug addiction treatment center. Clinical and medical addiction treatment services continue on an as-needed basis.
Most intensive outpatient programs focus on group or individual therapy. In the evening, patients may return home or to their sober living community at their drug rehab center. Not all drug rehab center offers sober living housing for individuals in an intensive outpatient program. This strategy may not be conducive to the individual’s addiction recovery process, depending on the quality of the intensive outpatient program. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the individual discuss all aspects of an intensive outpatient program with his or her drug rehab center. At The Florida House Experience we provide sober living housing while patients are in the intensive outpatient phase, and all phases, of our addiction treatment programs.
Specialized Programs
In case the intensive outpatient program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
The Florida House Experience Intensive Outpatient Program
As patients have progressed in their addiction recovery process through residential rehabilitation and partial hospitalization at our addiction treatment center and sober living campus, they will transition into our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Intensive outpatient is Phase Three of our addiction treatment process. Your dedication, commitment, and strength through the first two phases of addiction treatment – residential rehabilitation and partial hospitalization – have allowed you to move into the intensive outpatient level of care in your addiction treatment. Entering our intensive outpatient program means you have shown consistency in your addiction recovery process and promising signs of your capacity for success in a less restrictive environment.
The Florida House Experience’s intensive outpatient program is designed to prepare our recovering clients for a healthy transition into the community and society. The goal of our intensive outpatient program is for you to be able to manage day-to-day challenges and stresses without drugs or alcohol, integrate into the community, and apply learned recovery skills to real life settings. As an intensive outpatient, you have the ability to work or attend school during the day, continue therapy sessions in the evenings, and still return to our sober living housing at night. The intensive outpatient phase allows you more independence in their pursuit of long lasting sobriety as you seek employment and transition to a healthy work-life balance, while continuing to reside on our sober living campus.
Intensive outpatient treatment at The Florida House Experience addiction treatment center focuses on group and individual therapy and further strengthening one’s core. During the intensive outpatient phase, patients are also challenged to continue building and utilizing their network of sober supports within the local community and to integrate recovery principles in all aspects of daily activities. Intensive outpatients continue to receive the ongoing dedication and commitment from our clinical and medical staff on an as needed basis. Treatment activities during our intensive outpatient program include individual therapy and scheduled group therapy. Intensive outpatients continue to have access to our facilities, including JoJo’s cafe, swimming pool, fitness center, and family rooms.
Among the clinical services offered during the intensive outpatient phase are:
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Self-Help Groups
- Recovery Support Workshops
- Life Skills
- Relapse Prevention
Intensive Outpatient Program and Continuing Treatment at The Florida House Experience
An individual’s progression to the intensive outpatient phase of treatment at The Florida House Experience is an encouraging milestone on the road to addiction recovery. Our treatment goal to live and lead a sober way of life as a natural way of life radiates through you. You have truly become a part of our ‘Florida House Family’ and are on your way to becoming a model Alumni for newcomers who are battling the disease of addiction, just as you once have.
With strength and confidence, the intensive outpatient program gives you the opportunity to work towards your career goals and return to your community and daily affairs. You are strong in your determination against the battle of addiction and your dedication and commitment is unwavering. You have developed trust and confidence in your ability to lead a fulfilling drug-free or alcohol-free life and others can see your achievements. The intensive outpatient program continues to lay a solid foundation for your journey to long lasting sobriety.
Clients who join us from all over the country are testament to the success of our addiction treatment programs, from residential rehabilitation, through partial hospitalization, and extended treatment through our intensive outpatient program. We encourage you to learn more about our treatment programs, including our intensive outpatient program, and see why we are more than just an ordinary addiction treatment center. Your questions and concerns about our intensive outpatient programs or other addiction treatment services are always welcome and can be answered by our trained and caring counselors at The Florida House Experience.
Please contact us NOW at 1-866-421-6242 to learn more about our intensive outpatient program or other treatment programs. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Sober Living Community
The Need for a Sober Living Community
After patients successfully complete all three of our treatment program phases – residential rehabilitation, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient – it is recommended that they continue on the road to recovery in a sober living environment. The threat of relapse may not be immediate, however, addiction recovery is an ongoing process. It is possible that returning to daily life at home, or exposure to certain people, places, and habits, can trigger relapse.
A sober living community provides continued assurance and security in a structured, supportive, therapeutic environment. Individuals that have suffered from drug addiction and alcoholism are often intelligent, intellectual, talented individuals. Unfortunately, drug addiction and alcoholism has torn them away from the path leading a fulfilling life. After intensive addiction treatment and drug rehabilitation, it is time for the individual to apply the life skills and tools necessary to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life. Individuals will be able to return to their families, friends, jobs, and social responsibilities.
Our sober living community provides the support and stability to continue working towards this goal. Our professional medical staff and clinical staff that has seen your progress through all levels of addiction treatment at our drug rehab center and remain dedicated to your commitment for long lasting sobriety. The final phase of our addiction treatment program – Sober Living Community –acts as your backbone in your reach for sobriety.
Specialized Programs
In case the sober living community program is not what you are looking for, we also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
Our Sober Living Community and Your Return to Life
At The Florida House Experience, we provide a sober living halfway house as part of our extended care plan. We want you to trust in your confidence and commitment to sober living. Our sober living halfway house provides the optimal structured environment to sustain your hard work and dedication to lasting addiction recovery and sobriety. In our sober living community, you will be able to receive the support of peers who understand what you have been through and the challenges that lie ahead.
Continuing your care in our sober living halfway house will allow you to avoid the people, places, and things that can potentially trigger a relapse. Your progression and transformation through all of our phases of drug or alcohol treatment have brought you to the final phases of our addiction treatment program in our sober living community. You are well on your way to leading a fulfilling, drug-free life and our sober living community gives you that extra comfort and that extra push you need.
Our sober living community program is the last phase in the transition from drug addiction and alcoholism to sobriety. This stage in sober living allows the recovering individual to reintegrate into society as a fulfilled, productive, and sober individual. The goal of our sober living community phase is to provide the recovering individual with support in maintaining a sober and healthy lifestyle in their sober community. Integration into a sober way of life as a natural way of life and vocational pursuits are vital at this phase.
Our sober living halfway house will provide you with the safety and security as you enter the workforce, rebuild your sense of self, and eventually, maintain stable employment. The sober living community program also gives you a greater degree of independence and responsibility for yourself. As you continue to reintegrate into normal life during our sober living community program, our staff will still be available on site around the clock for your clinical, pharmacological, and case management needs. At this level of care, you will have developed a strong network of support from your peers in our sober living community and a stronger sense of self, laying the foundation for lasting recovery. Your resources will have expanded beyond your ‘Florida House Family’ into the broader recovery community in Southeast Florida.
Our daily 12-step community meetings and daily meditation and spirituality workshops will always be available for you, even as you are on your way to becoming a member of our Alumni. By completion of your stay in our sober living community, you will assume the role of an upstanding community member and act as a role model to newcomers as they embark upon their own journey.
The Florida House Experience’s Vision of Sober Life
To Live and Lead a Sober Life as a Natural Way of Life
At The Florida House Experience, we value and respect each individual and encourage his or her commitment to sober living. Our treatment goal for each individual to live and lead a sober way of life as a natural way of life is at the core of our philosophy. To achieve this goal, our mission is to provide a complete continuum of care beginning with medical detoxification, continuing with residential rehab, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient, and extending through our sober living community. Our commitment to long term treatment and quality care, all at an affordable price, holds true.
The Florida House Experience’s dedicated clinical staff and medical professionals provide the necessary support and care for each individual that has completed all phases of our addiction treatment programs. Our Alumni and clients are testament to the success of our addiction treatment programs.
Unlike many treatment centers, we provide clients with the opportunity to reside on our sober living campus throughout all phases of treatment to support each individual’s dedication and commitment to make the best change for his or her life – breaking free from the disease of drug addiction or alcoholism – and leading a successful, fulfilling sober life. Each individual that has come to our addiction treatment center seeking long lasting addiction recovery fully understands and embraces our goal to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life.
The unique, intimate environment of our private rehab center and sober living community is a safe haven to recovering individuals, providing the optimal environment for long lasting recovery. Each person that comes through the Florida House Experience becomes a member of our ‘Florida House Family,’ developing strong bonds with the other members of our sober living community as well as our dedicated professional staff. Members of the Florida House Experience community become lifetime Alumni and friends, and their stories become a part of our story. Our growing sober living community and ‘Florida House Family’ reflect the core of our commitment – to live and lead a sober life as a natural way of life.
We welcome you to ‘The Florida House Family.’
Our Staff
Clinical Staff Members
 | Dr. Albert Castellon, M.D., Medical Director Albert Castellon, MD achieved his medical degree in 1998 at Escuela Autonoma De Ciencias Medicas De Centro America and completed his residency in Psychiatry at Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami in 2004. Since then he has provided services to the indigent patients of Broward County at Broward Health facilities, maintains privileges at three local medical centers, provides outpatient services in private practice and serves as the Chairman of the Psychiatric Department of BGMC |
| since 2007. He is committed to meeting the needs of Florida House’s patients as every patient who can achieve recovery is one less potentially indigent patient who runs into obstacles that are difficult to overcome. | |
 | Robin Abu-Moustafa – Clinical Director Robin has over sixteen years of experience working in addiction treatment. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Texas and a Master of Social Work degree from Yeshiva University in New York. Robin also holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Nova University. Her administrative and clinical experiences are the motivating force behind the clinical philosophy of Sunlight Recovery. Robin’s passion is family therapy. |
| She has improved our services to include a Family Workshop, which supports family members in identifying and breaking enabling patterns. | |
 | Ed Weber, Director of Professional Programs – LCSW, BCD, CAP Ed has worked in the addiction treatment field since 1987. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Professional Studies from Empire State College in New York, as well as, a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Fordham University in New York. Mr. Weber is a Board Certified Diplomacy in Clinical Social Work and a Florida Licensed Certified Social Worker. He is also a Certified Addiction Professional in the state of Florida. Ed specializes in dual diagnosis, crisis intervention, as well as, family work. |
| As Sunlight Recovery’s Clinical Director, Ed harnesses his past administrative and clinical experiences to enhance, energize and improve the quality of care being provided within our continuum of care. | |
 | Donnell Neal, Program Director Donnell has worked in the addiction treatment field since 2000. He is a Certified Behavioral Health Technician and a Certified Recovery Support Specialist in the state of Florida. During his career, Donnell has worked as resident manager, case manager and a group facilitator. Donnell skillfully assists the team to stabilize the community living environment as the Director of Support Services. His clinical and administrative experiences provide direction and focus to the support staff. Donnell’s energy, |
| integrity and professionalism have set the direction of the resident managers on continuous improvement and growth to assure quality patient care at Sunlight Recovery. | |
 | Laurie Kupersmith, BA, BSN, RN Laurie Kupersmith, BA, BSN, RN, trained at Baruch College-CUNY and Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. Early in her career, Laurie served Bro-ward County’s Community Mental Health Centers to provide guidance and support to dually diagnosed mental health consumers as they reintegrated into the community. In 2001 Laurie continued her career in the Emergency Department and continued to treat patients with health care disparities in the more critical setting. She joined the Florida House Team to contribute her expertise in medical, addiction and mental |
| health treatment and continues to advance toward her pursuit of Master of Science in Nursing and achievement of the Adult Nurse Practitioner certificate. | |
 | Charles Rose, Nurse Charles has worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health for ten years. He has been employed in a variety of modalities working with individual crisis interventions and co-occurring disorders. With his 12 years of military service as a combat medic / nurse he brings competency and skill with assessments, triage and coordination of medical care at Sunlight Recovery. Charles plays an integral role in our services. He coordinates psychiatric care, medication needs, and medical services to |
| insure quality care and ancillary services. | |
 | Garret Muldoon, Counselor/Spiritual Adviser Garret has decades of experience working in all levels and multiple areas within the health care system. He has been employed in psychiatric treatment settings as well as medical/surgical environments. He has been an instrumental force and provided guidance and leadership in faith-based chemical addiction treatment centers in South Florida. His professional endeavors have yielded much success and his employment role and responsibility has included that of a counselor and program director. |
| He has worked closely with individuals within the court system and clients in the re-entry program from the Department of Corrections. Garrett’s passions have included the ministry and he is an ordained pastor and spiritual mentor. He is also an avid writer and has received acclaim as a public speaker. | |
 | James J. Nicholson, Therapist – LMHC, CAC, Certified Hypnotherapist and Neurolinguistic Practitioner James has worked in the field of addictions and mental health for over thirty-five years. He has worked in most modalities of treatment, including private practice. He holds a Master’s Degree from New York Institute of Technology and has completed postgraduate work in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Jimmy is trained in hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, transcendental meditation and |
| transactional analysis. He has an eclectic approach and prefers cognitive therapy that supports the Sunlight Recovery Mission and the need to address the patient’s cognitive distortions. | |
 | Jim Westbrook, Therapist- BS, CAP, NCACII, ICADC, LCADC (NJ) Jim has worked in the field of substance abuse for over 16 years with an array of experience ranging from employment in detoxification settings, hospital based Intensive Outpatient Programs and renowned addiction and dual diagnosis treatment facilities nationwide. Using his wealth of knowledge and vast experience in the field of addiction and mental health treatment Jim moved to Chapel Hill NC to take on the responsibility of developing an Intensive Outpatient Program for the local mental |
| health agency. His experience has afforded him the opportunity to work at some of the nation’s premier treatment facilities where his dedication and commitment has always been a valued asset. Jim has also had the privilege of working with many noted pioneers in the field of addiction counseling and his effectiveness as a therapist as well as his experience at program development brings him to the Florida House Experience where he is an asset to the team of professionals. | |
 | Joan M. Duncan, Therapist – MSW A veteran of over 31 years in the field of Chemical Dependency and Mental Health, Joan is a graduate (BA) of Hunter College in New York City and Hunter College School of Social Work where she obtained a Masters degree in Social Work. Joan entered the field of chemical dependency in 1978 in an entry level position at Phoenix House in New York. There Joan received training in both Structural and Strategic Family Therapy and the relationship of family patterns, dynamics and dysfunction to |
| addiction and recovery processes. Joan progressed to the level of Program Director by the time she left in 1985 to take a position as the Director of Family Therapy at a New Jersey treatment program (Monmouth Chemical Dependency Treatment Center). There, Joan developed and implemented one of the first residential Programs for family members of patients in treatment. At the same time, Joan became an associate at The Institute for Counseling and Training (9 years). The Institute founded by Dr. Janet G. Woititz, a leader in the ACOA movement provided traditional therapy not only for ACOA’s and recovering addicts/alcoholics but individuals, couples and families. Joan served as the Program Director for Comprehensive Family Health Services, a new agency providing services to individuals and families affected by Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. In conjunction with the Bergen County Council on Alcoholism and Addiction and The Bergen County Special Services District, Joan worked with emotionally disturbed adolescents and their families. After relocating to Florida in 1999, Joan returned to primary care for Chemical Dependency and has worked as both a clinician and Program Director for several programs. | |
 | Jennifer Lorey – Therapist – LMSW Jennifer has worked in the field of chemical dependency for 11 years. She has BA in psychology from Hood College in Frederick MD and Masters Degree is Social Work from New York University. Jennifer is a licensed Master Social Worker and began her career in New York City as a therapist and family therapist at The Phoenix House Foundation. She held a private practice for addicted adolescence and their families in the upper east side if Manhattan and spoke at many of the private and public schools |
| in order to raise awareness at the growing epidemic of adolescent addiction. Jennifer is currently working on obtaining her CEDS (Certification as an Eating Disorder Specialist) and is member of the IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders). Jennifer believes that through developing a trusting and understanding rapport with her patients and families she is more able to confront the relevant issues and trust increasing the possibility for change. | |
Administrative Staff Members
 | Frank Donatucci , Director of Admissions Frank plays a key role in coordinating admissions with the clinical team. He represents Sunlight Recovery in the treatment community. His background in assessment and marketing coupled with his commitment to recovery has fueled his successful implementation of Sunlight’s admissions team. Frank has found his niche in admissions and always makes himself available to welcome clients. He has been tirelessly affecting the lives of parents and their children in the community for the past seven years. |
 | Art Jacob, Admissions Coordinator Art brings a broad range of leadership and supervision skills to his position as The Admissions Coordinator. He has worked in the chemical dependency field since 1993 in a variety of roles. Art joined the Florida House Experience in 2004 and remains a committed, hardworking and loyal member of the team. His educational and supportive approach encourages the identified patient and the families who have been affected by another person’s chemical dependency, and recognizes the nature of addiction as a family disease. Art holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Fitness from Springfield College. |
 | Soraya Ambroise, Executive Assistant –RN Soraya has worked in the field of substance abuse and mental health for thirteen years. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing. Soraya has been employed in a variety of modalities working with individual crisis interventions and co-occurring disorders. She utilizes her competency and skill with assessments, triage and coordination of medical care at Sunlight Recovery. Soraya plays an integral part of our services. She coordinates psychiatric care, medication needs and medical services to ensure quality care and ancillary services. Soraya assists the admissions department and clinical team by working with insurance reviewers of managed care companies on behalf of the client. She is the hub of an ever-changing wheel of quality services at Sunlight Recovery. |
 | Raven Cameron, Office Manager Raven comes to the Florida House Experience with over ten years of financial and accounting experience. Her expertise includes medical billing and areas related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, balance sheets, billing and general ledgers. In addition to her strong financial and accounting background she has several years of experience in the chemical dependency field. Her past employment includes some of the leading addiction rehabilitation facilities in the country thus honing her billing capabilities and integrating her financial and addiction treatment background. Therefore Raven’s knowledge in both the chemical dependency and accounting fields bring a unique element to our team. She is proactive in the development of systems which ensure efficient business operations. Raven’s team spirit, professional character, |
| excellent interpersonal skills, and dedication have helped immensely in her role as the Office Manager providing direction and support to the Florida House Experience team. She creates an environment in the business office that promotes excellent teamwork and others around her to work more skillfully and efficiently. | |
 | Betsy Donatucci, Intake coordinator Betsy has been working in the addiction field for several years. The appreciation of personal and professional experiences makes her an asset to The Florida House Experience. Her enthusiasm and devotion to helping others adds an essential component to our treatment team. She is committed to assisting clients in recovering their lives from drugs and alcohol. Betsy loves what she does she believes The Florida House Experience is much than a treatment facility. |
About Us
The Florida House Experience is a nationally recognized and CARF accredited all inclusive, gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment facility and sober living community. Our vision is to help struggling addicts and alcoholics achieve the immense potential that a sober life can offer. Licensed by the State of Florida’s Department of Children and Families (DCF), we employ a team of highly qualified, licensed clinical and medical professionals dedicated to providing the most complete and comprehensive array of clinical services across the continuum of care, including:
Specialized ProgramsWe also offer the following specialized programs:
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Outreach Program
- Gender-Specific Program
- Professionals Program
- Alumni and Aftercare
For more than a decade, our executive team and dedicated professional staff have worked passionately to fulfill our mission is to provide consistent, quality, long term care at an affordable price. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and accept all major insurances and credit cards. Our tropical landscaped, 3-acre sober-living alcohol and drug treatment facility is nestled less than a mile from the beautiful beaches of sunny South Florida, providing the optimal environment to embrace a sober way of life as a natural way of life.
*All major insurances accepted
*All major credit cards accepted
*Please call (866) 421-6242 at any time for pricing, additional information.
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