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One of the most important steps on the road to recovery is entering treatment at a recovery center. If you’ve completed a treatment program at TruHealing Hagerstown, such as our residential treatment program or our men’s or women’s rehab program, you might wonder what your next steps should be. Re-entering everyday life can be challenging. While we offer an aftercare program that provides ongoing support, many of our clients also benefit from participating in our alumni program.

 

The support you will receive from your peers during and after treatment is vital. In group therapy, you learn from others about their experiences in sobriety and how they handle stress and other triggers in healthy ways. As you readjust to life at home and at work, having this support can be incredibly helpful.

At TruHealing Hagerstown, our services don’t end once you leave our care. Once you have completed your course of treatment with us, your support network will be a critical factor in helping you to avoid relapse. Our alumni program offers support when you need it and opportunities for you to give back.

 

Learn more about our alumni program and our addiction treatment programs by contacting TruHealing Hagerstown today at 833.297.4343.

The Benefits of an Alumni Program

A strong support network is one of the most critical ingredients in recovery. And of course, it will not be limited to just your peers in recovery; it will also include friends and family. But as a member of our alumni program, you will maintain contact with a group of individuals who uniquely understand what you are going through.

 

As a member of the alumni program, you will also be a part of someone else’s support network when they reach out to you. Our alumni regularly contact us about how helpful being able to be there for someone else has been for their recovery. It can help strengthen your own sobriety by giving you opportunities to listen, understand, and support the people who need you the most. In this way, helping your peers is a way of extending your own recovery. And this is one of the main reasons we established our alumni program.

 

We have built an extensive alumni program in MD and across the country. Your peers in recovery are some of the best resources at your disposal. They know what you have been through, what you are going through now, and have struggled with many of the same issues that you have. The main goal of our alumni program is to give anyone who wants to continue that support the chance to do so.

What to Expect as Part of the TruHealing Alumni Program

As a member of our alumni program, you will have the chance to give and receive support from your peers in a wide variety of ways. Some of the ways that you can participate include:

 

  • Connecting with others through our alumni database, which includes contact information for all of the participants in the program
  • Regular telephone and email contact from the experienced treatment team at TruHealing Hagerstown
  • Information useful to your recovery, including educational materials from TruHealing Hagerstown
  • The opportunity to attend social events organized by our treatment center or our alumni program
  • The opportunity to share your experiences with others and to support your peers in sobriety

 

You’ve made a commitment to your own sobriety, and by participating in our alumni program, you can promote your long-term recovery while helping others in need.

Learn More About Our Alumni Program Today

Even after completing an addiction treatment program at TruHealing Hagerstown, you’ll benefit from ongoing support. Your recovery journey has not ended just because your time in our center has. As you reenter the world and start your new life free from substance abuse, your lifelong journey is just beginning. Becoming a part of our alumni program will grant you access to a thriving support network when you need it most. Contact TruHealing Hagerstown’s alumni program online today or call us at 833.297.4343. Awaken to lifelong recovery with the support of those who have been there.

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I have been with TruHealing since April 2018, and I’ve been at the Funkstown location since June 2022. Before my current position, I worked as a lead behavioral health technician at TruHealing Gaithersburg (formerly Fresh Start). I also did transportation for some time. While at TruHealing Gaithersburg, I gained a lot of experience with—and insight about—addictions.

 

I am six years into my recovery journey, and I want to give others what was given to me: respect, knowledge, and kindness without judgement. I enjoy working with people in early recovery. I like to see when clients have a change in attitude or mindset. It’s wonderful to know I’m part of something larger.

 

Zarina Christensen is the Operations Manager at TruHealing Hagerstown (Funkstown Location, Outpatient Treatment Program).

As of November 2022, I have been working at TruHealing Hagerstown for seven and a half months. My specialty is addictions. I enjoy working with all populations, but I have a special place in my heart for working with teenage girls and children.  

 

I grew up in an environment heavy with substance use. My mother, who is now nine years into recovery, used for 25 years of my life. I never understood drug addiction, but as I got older, I wanted to learn more. That led me to work in the field.

 

I want clients to know that someone still cares, is listening, and wants to help. One of the most rewarding parts of the job is giving clients hope and emphasizing that they are worthy!

 

Tomorrow Lashay Morris has an associate degree in general studies from Montgomery College (2012), a bachelor’s in social work/psychology from UMBC (2015) and a master’s degree in psychology in addictions from Purdue Global University (2021). Morris is an Alcohol & Drug Trainee and is one class away from being eligible to sit for the master addiction counselor exam to become a Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LGADC).

I have been working at TruHealing Hagerstown in the Residential Treatment Program for two years.  Before this position, I worked for 11 years as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at inpatient and outpatient facilities.

 

I work in this field to help those like me who are seeking recovery. The most rewarding parts of my job are seeing the light come back into a client’s eyes, and providing hope to people who may not have had any when they came through our doors.

 

Patricia Walker, BS, ADT has a Bachelor’s in psychology/addiction and recovery and is an Alcohol and Drug Trainee.

 

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As we continue to grow Amatus Health, the need to stay competitive and differentiate ourselves in unique ways is crucial. Building creative approaches to reach more people will take our company to new heights. This is why I am pleased to announce that we are officially rebranding. Our new national name, TruHealing Addiction & Mental Health Treatment, will eventually replace Amatus Recovery Centers.

You may be asking, “Why are we doing this?” This new name will give us national uniformity and help brand ourselves as a whole, which will be done in phases. You will still see our existing facility names co-branded with TruHealing for the time being.

Healing is what we do. Everyone who comes through our doors is in a moment of profound struggle in their lives. We support them through a life-changing process of healing and recovery, and they leave our facilities changed. This new name is a representation of that process. As mentioned above, it also allows us to have a national brand, which will make us a recognizable name in the addiction and mental health field.

In summation, these changes present an excellent opportunity for our organization to develop our mission, vision, and purpose. I look forward to prosperous growth as we head in a new and positive direction.

Sincerely,

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Mark Gold
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Amatus Health

What is your mission at TruHealing?

My goal at TruHealing Hagerstown is to provide the best support possible for the clients to help them through one of the most difficult things they will ever face in their lives. I strive to set an example of what recovery can do for you if you work hard and stay clean.

What makes TruHealing stand out?

TruHealing Hagerstown stands out for its individualized but consistent and fair care given to the clients. The compassion, empathy, and understanding are top-notch at TruHealing and make me proud to be a part of the team.

What is the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing?

The most rewarding part of working at TruHealing is watching life come back in the clients after the first couple of days of treatment. I know the difficulties we face as recovering addicts, both physically and emotionally, and seeing that glimmer of hope in their eyes is priceless. I am proud to say that I am helping a fellow addict stay clean just for today!

What is your mission at TruHealing?

To accommodate any individual seeking inpatient treatment without judgment or expectation.

What makes TruHealing stand out?

TruHealing Hagerstown stands out because all of our staff strives to provide a therapeutic environment where anyone will feel comfortable learning how to feel, deal, and heal without the use of drugs or alcohol.

What is the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing?

Personally, the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing Hagerstown is being a recovering addict helping other addicts. I never imagined that my higher power had this in the plan for me. It keeps me grateful and humble.

What is your mission at TruHealing?

As a person in recovery myself I know that the feeling of hopelessness and fear of the unknown is sometimes unbearable. I want to connect on a personal level with each person who comes to let them know that I do care about them and how they can get better one day at a time to achieve sobriety.

What makes Awakenings stand out?

In the grips of addiction, we are all climbing a similar mountain. When left alone, that mountain can feel unachievable. At TruHealing, we will not only work to climb that mountain with you; many of us have reached its darkest valleys before. We know where you have been, and we will invest every ounce of our effort and limitless compassion to ensure a continuous transformation toward the person you will become.

What is the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing?

I think it’s hard to say what is the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing simply for the fact that we are seeing miracles happen in people on a daily basis when they come into treatment. From the first day a patient walks into my admission office broken down and just being able to see the light in their eyes with a glimmer of hope that this can work for them too makes my job all worth it.

I joined the clinical team at TruHealing Hagerstown in 2019, working with individuals who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. I employ conflict resolution strategies, use cognitive-behavioral techniques, and address family and relational dynamics. One of my goals is to help clients recognize that if they can change their thinking, they can change their feelings and behaviors. Working on changing thoughts is the beginning of the recovery process.

 

I enjoy utilizing both my personal and professional experience to aid in the recovery process—and the most rewarding part of working at TruHealing Hagerstown is our whole team’s comprehensive understanding of addiction and recovery. Our team is committed to making a difference in the lives of the population we serve.

 

Monique Evans, B.S., CAC-AD is the Assistant Director of Clinical Programming at TruHealing Hagerstown. Evans received a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from Duquesne University in 1983, earned a CAC-AD in 2001, and became a Certified Clinical Supervisor in 2014. Evans is certified by The Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists as a Clinical Supervisor, and is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor

I joined the team at TruHealing Hagerstown in 2020. Before starting my current position, I worked as an administrator in outpatient surgical care, and then joined an ambulatory surgery center development company as Regional Director.  I enjoy using my medical background and business knowledge—in conjunction with my personal experiences in recovery—to encourage and support clients seeking treatment.


Abstinence and recovery are an integral part of my life. Being able to help other people who are suffering with a substance use disorder has been a blessing. TruHealing Hagerstown is the only inpatient facility in our community to help people suffering with substance use disorders. It’s incredibly rewarding to give back to my community.


Staci Decker is the Operations Manager at TruHealing Hagerstown. 

I joined the clinical team at TruHealing Hagerstown in 2021. When Awakenings first opened in 2019, I worked here as a Behavioral Health Technician, and filled roles as Office Manager and Admissions Coordinator when needed.

 

I use psychodynamic, client-centered, interpersonal, CBT, relapse prevention, motivational interviewing, and 12-step techniques. My goal is to help clients identify areas for improvement, understand and practice accountability, build supportive networks, develop structure, and identify their potential.

 

When clients first come to treatment, they present as broken, defeated, hopeless, insecure, and spiritually bankrupt. Seeing clients begin to change physically, mentally, and spiritually in just 30 days makes all the challenging days worth it.

 

I have a very personal connection to this change, because I have life experience with addiction and trauma. The strengths of life experience in connecting with clients are without parallel. Relationships between staff at TruHealing also help our clients. Most employees’ “open-door mindset” helps promote a healthy work environment. In this field, clients benefit from staff working as a team.

 

Mike Herrell, ADT is a Substance Abuse Counselor at TruHealing Hagerstown. Herrell earned his ADT in 2021. He is currently working towards a degree in Human Services.

I have been part of the TruHealing team since 2019, running day-to-day operations at the facility. My goal is to make things run smoothly and help our clients, their families, and the community.

 

The most rewarding part of my job is watching our clients go through a transformation during their time with us. I know this transformation personally; spanning many years, I received services from facilities similar to TruHealing Hagerstown.

 

Treatment helped me achieve a life I never thought possible. That includes coming home to a beautiful family after a long day at the office. TruHealing Hagerstown stands out because—along with clinical background and knowledge—many of our staff also have personal experience to offer. I know firsthand how valuable this is. I wouldn’t have this life if it weren’t for the people who helped me along the way.

 

Keith Stromberg, A.A.S is the Director of Operations at TruHealing Hagerstown. He received his Addiction Counseling Degree in 2021.

Avi Burstein is VP of Clinical Services at Amatus Health. He manages all therapeutic programming at all facilities nationwide.

 

Avi is originally from New York, and graduated from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. He brings over 13 years of experience in the Behavioral Healthcare Industry, in both the public and private sectors. He is passionate about therapeutic communities and the fellowship they foster between patients. Through his work in LGBTQIA, urban, rural, and religiously observant populations, Avi recognizes that each patient is unique. Therefore, he strives to ensure clinical approaches, staffing, administration, and education meet the expectation of each community Amatus Health serves.

 

“Our work must also include ending the societal stigma surrounding such conditions by building safe and supportive networks that include clients’ families whenever possible,” Avi said. “By valuing change and owning imperfections, we can strive to be better providers and walk through the door of recovery with our clients.”

Avi Burstein is VP of Clinical Services at Amatus Health. He manages all therapeutic programming at all facilities nationwide.

 

Avi is originally from New York, and graduated from Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology. He brings over 13 years of experience in the Behavioral Healthcare Industry, in both the public and private sectors. He is passionate about therapeutic communities and the fellowship they foster between patients. Through his work in LGBTQIA, urban, rural, and religiously observant populations, Avi recognizes that each patient is unique. Therefore, he strives to ensure clinical approaches, staffing, administration, and education meet the expectation of each community Amatus Health serves.

 

“Our work must also include ending the societal stigma surrounding such conditions by building safe and supportive networks that include clients’ families whenever possible,” Avi said. “By valuing change and owning imperfections, we can strive to be better providers and walk through the door of recovery with our clients.”

Marty Markovits is the Chief Information Officer at TruHealing. He oversees the people, processes, and technologies of the whole organization to ensure the business is running smoothly.

 

Markovits grew up in Brooklyn, NY (which he calls “the greatest city on Earth”) and graduated with a degree in Clinical Psychology from Queens College.

 

Markovits is a veteran in Information Technology within the healthcare field. He ensures that IT processes are simple, cost-effective, and secure. His expertise spans the entire healthcare domain, from billing and claims, to clinical, to Human Resources. He says, “My passion is to provide fully automated and operationally meaningful Business Intelligence analytics, with absolute data integrity.”

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Hometown: Savannah, GA

 

Passions & Interests: I spend my time outside of work with my wife and children and am actively involved in various community needs and causes.

 

The best part of my job is knowing that we are creating a safe, healthy, nonjudgmental environment where people can come and better their lives. There is nothing more satisfying than helping others learn to live again and piece their lives back together as they become strong, productive members of society.

Together, we can bring families back together and promote healing and well-being.

MARK GOLD, CEO OF AMATUS HEALTH BIOGRAPHY

With over 16 years of proven executive leadership and driving company growth, Mark Gold’s momentum for success isn’t slowing down anytime soon. He serves as the CEO of Amatus Health, one of the fastest-growing, behavioral healthcare organizations in the country.

Possessing an excellent handling of clinical compliance and high performance standards, Mark established 14 CARF/JCT accredited addiction and mental health treatment centers and three ancillary healthcare businesses. Mark’s natural leadership skills as well as his creative thought process to generate new revenue strategies make him one of the most sought-after professionals in healthcare. Mark has a track record of leading organizations to outstanding ROI on overall portfolio performance. In addition, his expertise includes workforce planning, growth revenue, high client and investor satisfaction.

Aside from daily business oversight, Mark invests in his staff and helps build their professional development. His commitment to his colleagues and employees toward advancement and inclusiveness helps them achieve goals, builds connections, and provides a competitive advantage in the healthcare field.

Corporate and Charitable Leadership

Mark has been instrumental in building healthy communities and providing access and quality healthcare to underserved populations. His service in the community is a testament to his passion and selfless dedication to the cause of eradicating addictive disorders and stigma.

He launched several prevention and education programs and created the first-ever “Social Justice” scholarship fund of over $750,000.00 to help communities of color into inpatient drug treatment. Mark says, “The best part of my role is the knowledge that what we do impacts countless lives, with far-reaching effects,” he said. “It is incredibly rewarding to be part of a team that guides individuals onto a safe and accessible path to healing and recovery.”

He is a board member of Ahavas Chaim, a non-profit that offers at-risk teenagers crisis intervention and mental health support. He is also a committee member of the organizations Bonei Olam and Chai Lifeline Mid-Atlantic.

Personal and Educational Background

Mark studied Talmudic Law at Yeshiva’s Mir Yerushalayim in Israel. In Mark’s free time, he loves snowboarding, boating, and spending time with his wife and children.