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Patients at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center have the opportunity to participate in the following group series when clinically appropriate. See what patients have said about their participation in these groups.
Favorite thing about working at FRC: Seeing patients’ growth and their insight develop over the time they are in treatment, seeing their relationships rebuild and the support within the FRC community. Clinical areas of interest: Seeking safety, CBT, DBT, LGBTQ+ population Favorite quote: “The best time to plant a tree was…
Karen is the advanced practice registered nurse at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville. She obtained her Bachelor of Nursing at Santa Fe College and began her nursing career at UF Health Shands Hospital working in the cardiac intensive care unit and the operating room. She obtained her Master…
Matthew is a substance abuse therapist/case manager at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Favorite thing about working at FRC:…
The UF Health Florida Recovery Center will soon have a new residential treatment campus in NW Gainesville. Groundbreaking will take place this spring.
Scott Teitelbaum, MD, DFASAM, was recognized by the American Society of Addiction Medicine on Friday. Teitelbaum, medical director of the UF Health Florida Recovery Center and chief of the division of addiction medicine, was named the 2024 ASAM Training Directors Award. The award recognizes and honors an…
The UF Health Florida Recovery Center continues to distinguish itself from other rehabilitation facilities around the country. The FRC has been recognized as No. 1 in Florida and No. 6 in the United States in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers 2023” rankings. This is the fourth year that Newsweek…
Hannah, second from right, alongside family members. September is National Recovery Month, a time for raising awareness, reducing stigma and celebrating the achievements of individuals in recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges. By Michaela N. Broyles At the age of 15, Hannah Butler began a tumultuous journey with…
Regis is a licensed clinical social worker with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree in social work from Florida State University. Regis currently works with the Intensive Outpatient Program. Clinical areas of interest: Substance abuse treatment, sex offender therapy, general psychiatric…
I got my BSW from University of Central Florida and my MSW from Florida State University. I have a history of working with the chronically homeless, individuals with disabilities, individuals living with HIV, and substance use. Clinical areas of interest: Neurodivergent adults, CBT and addiction Favorite quote: “One day…
