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,…
Six years ago, Dr. Scott Teitelbaum was awarded the Pottash Endowed Professorship in Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Dr. Teitelbaum utilized this funding to create a novel clinical research program at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center. The program aims to utilize data collected by the FRC research team to both…
Join the UF Health Florida Recovery Center for the 4th Annual Run 4 Recovery 5K as we aim to increase awareness of substance use disorders and celebrate those in recovery. When: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 | Check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. | Race begins at 8:30 a.m.Where:…
UF Health Florida Recovery Center commemorated 25 years of providing patient care and building long-lasting relationships on Feb. 21. Thanks to those who attended the event and thank you to the GNV Greater Gainesville Chamber for hosting to make it the special evening that it was!…
By Yuchen Zeng WUFT A group of people wearing the same blue T-shirts gathered at Depot Park on Saturday. Some were running, while others were walking around the exhibition highlighting practical ways to recover from addiction. “I was an alcoholic for about 35 years. I lost my house, my…
Ryan Brown’s adventurous attitude went hand in hand with his lifelong obsession: the crew that would boldly go where no man has gone before. “As a passionate Star Trek fan since 7 years old, he spent his life as a serious collector of the entire Star Trek series,” said Debbie…
