Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab centers in Island Park, NY

Mark joined the medical team at The Freedom Center in September 2018 as the Medical Director. He received his medical degree in Mexico with further certification from Rutgers Medical School in New Jersey. He then attended New York Medical College for his residency training. Prior to being hired at The Freedom Center, he spent over twenty years working in the field of addictions treatment, and has been involved in nearly every treatment setting, from outpatient to residential to maintenance management. As the Medical Director, Mark works with the staff to coordinate the appropriate level of care for each individual client. He works directly with the clients on management of medical issues both related to and separate from their addiction, ensuring comprehensive health care plans that ensure our clients’ chances at recovery. What he has found to be most rewarding about working in the addictions treatment field is being able to help suffering addicts and alcoholics to realize their fullest potential.

Lisa Dehorty has over 20 years of experience in the substance abuse and treatment industry. After earning her Masters of Healthcare Administration from St. Joseph's University, Masters of Psychology from Towson State University and Bachelors of Psychology from Shepherd University, she began her career as an Admission Counselor at an addiction treatment center. Lisa quickly progressed to Assistant Director of Admissions, and then to Director of Admissions. As she continued to grow in her career, she never lost focus of her number one goal: Reconnect patients with recovery. Lisa is known to be an innovative leader and has diversified skills including insurance and managed care contracting, development and implementation of policies and procedures, and knowledge and adherence to accreditation standards and state regulations.

Michael brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and skill to Bracebridge Hall. Michael has spent the last 18 months as Executive Director at Recovery Centers of America at Devon . Over the course of his career, Michael has held clinical, operations, marketing and a variety of leadership roles. He’s been the Executive Director, Program Director or Administrator of several organizations working with both adults and adolescents. Michael holds a BA in Psychology from Saint Leo University and Master of Public Health from Drexel University. Michael is also a US Navy Veteran.