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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…

Angelena Ross is a substance use therapist at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from the University of North Florida. She went on to receive her Master’s and Education Specialist degrees at the University…

Virginia is a substance use therapist at UF Health’s Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville. She graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor’s degree in criminology and received a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Hodges University. Clinical areas of interest: Addiction, breaking stigma through education, CBT,…

Burt is a seasoned substance abuse therapist specializing in the treatment of alcohol and drug dependency. He began his professional journey in the field in 2017, backed by an educational foundation that includes a BS in Psychology from Thomasville University, Georgia (2015), and an MS in Addiction Counseling from Grand…

Sasson Batatt is a substance abuse therapist at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville. He graduated from University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. He graduated from Florida State University for a masters in clinical mental health counseling. Clinical areas of interest: University Counseling, Early Adulthood,…