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Morgan Anderson, MS – Primary Intensive Outpatient Counselor Morgan is a native of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. She graduated from Rollins College in 2009 with a major in psychology and a minor in communications. She then went on to receive a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to her current role,… Read On »

Zac Sherman – Recovery Advocate Zac first joined Origins in the fall of 2011 as a recovery advocate on South Padre Island. Zac is passionate about helping others, particularly those whose addictions have resulted in bleak circumstances, similar to those he also experienced. Now recovered from a 20-year battle with alcohol and IV drug use… Read On »

Claire Smith – Plant Operations Coordinator   Claire is originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana. She says she finally recovered from a hopeless state of mind and body at the young age of 18 after multiple attempts at sobriety. Claire joined Origins in October 2011 as a Recovery Advocate. She was a part of the original… Read On »

Hosted by veteran Florida broadcaster Russ Morley, ADDICTION TODAY is a talk radio program devoted to exposing the extent and root causes of drug and alcohol addiction in today’s society, the consequences of non-action, and offers practical and results focused solutions. Guests include counseling and medical professionals, addiction professionals, pharmaceutical representatives, recovering addicts, political leaders,… Read On »

Penny McLeod – Program Operations Coordinator, Gate Lodge at Origins   Penny serves as a liaison between clients and providers, meeting the ongoing needs of both groups while maintaining confidentiality. As the first person clients usually see upon admission, Penny shares her firsthand knowledge of the facility program’s rules and expectations while building a rapport.… Read On »

Preston Satchwell – Recovery Advocate Shift Lead   Preston has moved around to a lot in his short life, but he considers three main places in Texas to be home. He was born in Temple, grew up physically in Round Rock, and grew up spiritually in Kerrville. As a recovered addict and alcoholic at a… Read On »

The Levenson Foundation (TLF) is a privately funded philanthropic organization with a mission to measurably and positively impact the most suffering, traumatized and/or disadvantaged populations in our world. TLF is committed to helping close medical, clinical and spiritual best practices divides in treatment while also challenging cultural, ethnic, political, international and religious gaps that inhibit the advancement of the addiction treatment sciences… Read On »

  Love anonymously  Give freely without expectation of return. Even if our spirit is generous, we may unknowingly begin to anticipate recognition for our compassion. When we give of ourselves anonymously by offering our resources for something no one will ever credit to us, we cultivate a sense of gratitude. Simple anonymity frees us from… Read On »

Kai Johnson, LMFT, LMHC, CAP – Primary Counselor, HeadWaters at Origins Both of Kai Johnson’s parents were born in Norway, and he comes from a long line of reindeer herders called the Sami people from arctic Scandinavia. This interesting fact means that Kai (whose name translates as “earth” in the old Danish language) is no… Read On »

Timothy Pearce – Executive Chef, Hanley Center at Origins In 1987, Chef Timothy Pearce began his culinary training in England. During the ’90s he apprenticed for three Michelin Starred Chefs and was working on staff when one British restaurant received the highest Michelin rating. On another exciting evening, he had the opportunity to cater to… Read On »