Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting

03/13/2026

Another successful court-ordered transport completed by Drew and Pat from Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting.

This case required multiple coordinated stops to ensure proper legal compliance, patient safety, and continuity of care. With the patient in their custody, the team transported from Brevard County Jail → Cocoa Probation for intake and reporting instructions → Palm Beach Probation for intake → Futures Recovery Healthcare for residential treatment.

This type of transport requires strict chain of custody and interagency coordination to ensure the individual moves safely from the criminal justice system into appropriate treatment without gaps in care.

A huge thank you to the professionals who helped make this process seamless:

• Chief Fernez and Jessica Vanetta for ensuring chain of custody was flawless
• Supervisor Samantha Eastman of FDC Cocoa Probation for expediting intake so we could get on the road quickly
• Crystal Schlifer and the incredible team at Futures Recovery Healthcare for making admission smooth and efficient

Why this work matters:

Research consistently shows that over 60% of individuals in U.S. jails meet criteria for a mental health or substance use disorder, yet many never receive coordinated treatment. Studies from the National Institute of Justice and SAMHSA show that continuity of care between the criminal justice system and treatment providers significantly reduces relapse, recidivism, and overdose risk.

When agencies collaborate and maintain clear chain of custody, structured transport, and direct admission into evidence-based treatment, individuals have a far better chance of stabilization and long-term recovery.

This is exactly why intervention, transport, and clinical coordination are critical parts of the recovery ecosystem.

Proud to work alongside partners in law enforcement, probation, and treatment who believe in accountability, safety, and recovery.

03/11/2026

That time of year is coming up again! So stoked!
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03/09/2026

⭐️ Team Highlight ⭐️

Kim Connor
Parents Monthly Peer Support Group
(Second Monday of every month)

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting we believe healing happens not only in therapy rooms—but also through community, connection, and shared experience.

We’re proud to highlight Kim Connor, our Family Peer Support Specialist and facilitator of our Parents Supporting Parents Monthly Peer Support Group.

📅 Monday, March 9, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
💲 FREE

This peer-led support group is open to any loved one with a child, teen, or young adult struggling with mental health and/or substance use disordered behaviors. It’s a space for parents to connect, share openly, and realize they do not have to face this journey alone.

Kim and her husband, Ricky, are Melbourne natives and Eau Gallie High School graduates (Classes of ’94 and ’92). They are the proud parents of two teenage sons, Tripp and Reece.

When Reece was in 10th grade, he began struggling deeply with anxiety and started using ma*****na in different forms to self-medicate. His mental health declined into severe depression, suicidal ideation, and eventually a su***de attempt that revealed the extent of his addiction. At just 15 years old, Reece entered a residential inpatient rehabilitation program for adolescents.

During that time, Kim and Ricky discovered how difficult it was to find support for parents of young people dealing with addiction. Many family support groups were designed for those navigating addiction in older adults, leaving them feeling isolated in their experience.

Through a friend’s podcast, Kim connected with Drew Breznitsky. Drew worked with Reece individually and also helped guide the Connor family through counseling together.

Today, Reece is still clean and in recovery—and now serves as a Peer Support Specialist for BRIC, helping adolescents when his experience can make a meaningful difference.

Seeing the impact of their story, Drew trusted Kim and Ricky to lead a support group for parents of young people struggling with addiction. This group is entirely peer-led, offering parents a place to talk openly, share experiences, and support each other through what can feel like a very lonely journey.

The Connor family is committed to changing the stigma around mental health and substance use in young people by being open about their story—how it began, how it affected their family, how they navigated recovery, and how they continue to face it together each day.

💬 If you’re a parent walking this path, you’re not alone.

Join us and connect with others who understand.

03/06/2026

This week, Drew and Jill assisted during a Violation of Probation (VOP) hearing involving a defendant whose original case years ago carried an AMA (Anti-Murder Act) designation.

While incarcerated on the original charge, the defendant reportedly completed numerous rehabilitative classes and earned multiple certifications. Since his release, he has started and successfully grown his own business, demonstrating significant efforts toward stability and reintegration.

The alleged violation stemmed from a new charge connected to a brief lapse related to underlying mental health challenges.

Through comprehensive clinical documentation and evaluation provided by Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, the Court was able to review the full clinical and behavioral context, not just the allegation itself.

After considering all available facts, Honorable Judge Henderson made a thoughtful and balanced decision to:

• Reinstate probation
• Require immediate admission to residential treatment
• Followed by 6–18 months of structured primary mental health daily outpatient treatment
• Grant ROR (Release on Own Recognizance) on the new law violations so the defendant could begin treatment immediately.

We want to thank Honorable Judge Henderson for consistently demonstrating critical thinking, ethics, and commitment to decisions grounded in the full body of facts.

Thank you to Attorney Jordan Kramer for your collaboration on this case and trusting our clinical process.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, our ONLY priority is providing clinically competent, thorough, and ethical evaluations and treatment planning so the Court can make fully informed decisions based on all relevant information.

Education is also critical in cases like this.

Our forensic clinical assessments are developed in alignment with Daubert and Frye standards, meaning our evaluations rely on:

✔ Established scientific principles
✔ Reliable clinical methodologies
✔ Evidence-based assessment tools
✔ Transparent documentation that can withstand legal scrutiny

These standards exist to ensure that expert testimony presented to the court is not opinion alone, but grounded in reliable science and accepted professional practices.

When courts have access to sound clinical evaluation, evidence-based recommendations, and the full behavioral history of a defendant, they are better equipped to craft outcomes that balance public safety, accountability, and appropriate treatment.

This case is an example of how ethical forensic clinical work can help courts see the full picture — not just the charge.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, our role is simple:

Provide objective, defensible, clinically sound evaluations so justice decisions can be made with clarity, science, and integrity.

02/27/2026

Grateful for yet another successful clinical intervention. 🙏

This case was complex — involving both high acuity mental health and medication misuse. After a recent crisis stabilization stay, the patient was improperly diagnosed and prescribed the wrong medications, which unfortunately led to a psychotic break. Situations like this remind us how critical accurate assessment, collaboration, and thoughtful clinical care truly are.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, Drew, Jill, and our team of licensed therapists take a mindful, person-centered approach to every clinical intervention. We meet individuals exactly where they are, helping facilitate intrinsic motivation so they can begin making empowered, healthy choices for themselves. Sometimes the bravest and most powerful step is simply saying “yes” to treatment.

A heartfelt thank you to Alton, Christina, Collin, and the staff at Banyan Treatment Centers for your careful, compassionate collaboration on this case. When clinical teams work together with intention and clarity, lives truly change.

And the biggest affirmations go to this patient’s incredible momma bear — your vulnerability, courage, advocacy, and unconditional love carried this process forward. 🩵

Most importantly — congratulations to the patient for having the strength and courage to take that first step into treatment. Choosing help in the midst of crisis is no small thing. We see you, and we honor the bravery it takes to begin again.

If your family is navigating a crisis involving mental health and/or substance use, you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help guide the first step toward healing.

02/06/2026

In Remembrance of Adam 🤍

We all have firsts. We’ve buried many friends.
This is the first time we’ve ever buried not only a dear friend, but a dear friend who was also an employee.

We all have different parts of us.
We all carry our own demons, and the battles we fight are pieces of those parts.

Last week, Adam lost his battle to his inner demons.

This one hits hard.

Adam had so much to give. After gaining and maintaining consistent sobriety, he joined the Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting team as a Peer Support Specialist. Not because he had all the answers — but because he was willing to be honest, real, and present with people who were hurting.

Adam was funny, kind, and no-bullsh*t in the best way. He cared deeply about humans — about their stories, their pain, and their potential. He had a rare ability to connect, to sit in the hard moments, and to remind others that they weren’t alone.

We were honored to walk alongside Adam — not selfishly for what he gave us, but for what this role meant for him: his growth, his sense of purpose, and his self-worth. And for the patients and countless peers whose lives were impacted by his story, his openness, and his heart.

We also hold deep love and gratitude for Adam’s family, with whom we share a special connection and are praying for through this time. 🙏

Relapse can be a part of substance use disorders, but it doesn’t have to be — so can hope, compassion, and remembering those we’ve lost with honesty and love.

Rest easy, Adam.
You mattered. You are missed. We are proud of you. We love you.🕊️

02/04/2026

📍 Inside the Work We Do: Forensic Evaluation & Treatment Planning

This week Drew and Jill traveled to Brevard County Jail to complete an extensive behavioral health evaluation and preliminary treatment plan for an individual recently arrested during what appears to be an episode consistent with substance-induced psychosis, with reported history suggestive of PTSD, anxiety, and possible co-occurring mental health conditions.

This post is shared for general educational purposes and does not reference or disclose any identifying information.

🔬 Evidence-based context:

• Substance-induced psychotic disorders are defined in the DSM-5-TR and supported by peer-reviewed research, and may include hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, and disorganized thinking temporally related to intoxication or withdrawal

• Research demonstrates that acute psychosis can significantly impair judgment, impulse control, and reality testing during active episodes

• Individuals with trauma-related conditions and anxiety disorders experience higher rates of substance use disorders, often associated with nervous system dysregulation

• The interaction between trauma exposure and psychoactive substances is associated with increased risk of acute psychiatric destabilization

• Studies indicate that early clinical assessment and appropriately matched treatment planning are associated with improved stabilization and more effective long-term outcomes

🧠 Why evaluation and treatment planning matter

Correctional settings frequently serve as points of first formal mental health contact. Objective evaluation helps clarify the presence and interaction of psychiatric symptoms, substance effects, and underlying conditions. When clinically indicated, treatment planning identifies appropriate levels of care, supports stabilization, and informs next steps, without presumption or bias.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, our work includes:

✔️ Objective behavioral health evaluations

✔️ Use of established diagnostic criteria and validated assessment tools

✔️ Development of clinically appropriate treatment recommendations when indicated

✔️ Clear, ethical communication within medical and legal frameworks

All services are provided using evidence-based standards, professional ethics, and a commitment to accuracy and neutrality.

If you or someone you care about is experiencing escalating psychiatric symptoms, substance-related instability, or sudden behavioral changes, early clinical assessment and treatment planning can be critical.

📞 Professional evaluation helps clarify needs and appropriate care pathways.

01/30/2026

CASE UPDATE | COLLABORATION IN ACTION

We’re grateful to share a positive outcome following the case we recently referenced.

This transport represented a critical transition of care: a safe, coordinated discharge from LifeSkills Behavioral Health (Ft. Lauderdale) to Reflections Memory Care for long-term residence and support. Transitions like these are high-risk moments for vulnerable individuals, particularly those with cognitive and neurological impairments, and require precision, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.

🚑 Drew and Pat completed the transport, ensuring continuity, dignity, and safety throughout the entire process — from discharge to admission.

Research consistently shows that structured transitions of care reduce adverse events, improve patient stability, and enhance community safety, especially when neurological, psychological, and medical factors are addressed simultaneously. This case exemplified that standard.

🙏 Thank you to Judge Miller and Volusia County Probation — especially Officer Yates — for trusting us not only with the well-being of the patient, but with the well-being of the community as a whole. That trust is never taken lightly.

🙏 Thank you to Sheryl and James with Lifeskills Behavioral Health for your extensive collaboration and diligence in comprehensive neurological assessment — both psychological and physical — alongside Holy Cross Hospital. Proper assessment is foundational to ethical discharge planning and long-term placement success.

🙏 Thank you to Reflections Memory Care for your partnership on this case, particularly your ability to prioritize a time-sensitive admission while maintaining a patient-centered approach. Appropriate long-term placement is a key protective factor for individuals with cognitive decline.

⚖️ A big thank you to Christina Hedley, Esq. of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. for bringing us onto this case and for her continued advocacy on behalf of the patient. Strong legal and clinical collaboration is often what makes outcomes like this possible.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, we believe that when courts, clinicians, legal professionals, and care facilities work together using evidence-based practices, everyone benefits — especially the individual at the center of the case.

This is what community care is supposed to look like.💙

01/23/2026

Today Drew and Jill were at Orange County Jail completing a forensic mental health evaluation for a patient represented by Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

The individual evaluated presents with symptoms of psychosis and mood-disordered behavior—conditions that are frequently misunderstood and often intersect with the criminal justice system.

Some important context:
Psychotic disorders can involve symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and impaired insight. Mood disorders—such as bipolar disorder or severe depression—can significantly affect emotional regulation, impulse control, and judgment. When these conditions go untreated or destabilized, individuals are at increased risk for crisis situations that can lead to arrest rather than care.

This is the third time Beachside has worked on this case.

In the first two outcomes, the patient was placed in long-term residential treatment, where the focus was:
• Psychiatric stabilization
• Medication evaluation and adherence
• Psychoeducation
• Skill development for long-term functioning

Each time, meaningful progress was made.

However, this case also highlights a well-documented and difficult reality in mental health treatment:

- Discontinuing psychiatric medication significantly increases the risk of symptom relapse for both psychotic and mood disorders.

- High-potency THC, including many edible cannabis products, has been shown in research to worsen psychosis, increase paranoia, destabilize mood, and interfere with the effectiveness of psychiatric medications—especially in individuals with a history of psychotic or bipolar-spectrum disorders.

- Even with a “medical” ma*****na card, cannabis use can be clinically contraindicated for certain diagnoses.

When medication is stopped and high-dose THC is introduced, the risk of decompensation and re-arrest rises sharply—not because of moral failure, but because of untreated brain-based illness.

This is where forensic mental health advocacy matters.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, we work at the intersection of mental health, treatment systems, and the legal process, helping courts and attorneys understand:
• What is clinically happening
• What has worked before
• What is most likely to reduce future harm and recidivism

Recovery is rarely linear. Progress still counts—even when setbacks happen.

We remain committed to solutions that prioritize treatment over punishment and stability over cycles of incarceration for those deemed psychologically appropriate.

01/22/2026

Today, our mental health community grieves the tragic loss of Rebecca White, LMHC, who was killed Monday while serving her clients in Orlando.

Rebecca was doing what we all do every day - showing up to help those in pain, offering hope in dark moments, and creating space for healing. She was 44 years old. She was a licensed professional. She was one of us.

We didn’t know Rebecca personally, but we know her work. We have friends who have worked alongside of her. We know the courage it takes to sit across from suffering. We know the heart it requires to stay present with people in crisis. We know the calling that drives us to this sacred work, even when it comes with risks we don’t always talk about.

Our hearts break for Rebecca’s family, her colleagues, her clients who trusted her, and the brave client who tried to intervene and was also injured. We’re holding all of them in our prayers today.

To our fellow therapists: Please take a moment today to pause. To breathe. To acknowledge that what we do matters - and that sometimes, it costs more than it should.

Rebecca White’s life mattered. Her work mattered. Today, we honor her.

Rest in peace, Rebecca. 🕊️

12/24/2025

Another life redirected. Another family given hope.✨

We are deeply grateful for a successful court outcome and the safe transport of our forensic patient by Drew and Logan from Volusia County Branch Jail to Lifeskills Behavioral Health Ft. Lauderdale in collaboration with Holy Cross Hospital (Fort Lauderdale).

Approximately two months ago, Drew and Jill were asked to evaluate an 84-year-old male incarcerated on a charge that, on paper, read “attempted murder.” What we encountered in reality was something far more complex — a decades-long love story intertwined with mental health decline, neurological impairment, and the invisible weight of aging.

Our patient was experiencing:
• Major depressive symptoms
• Cognitive decline and suspected neurological impairment
• Psychosocial stressors related to aging and health
• A psychotic break with suicidal ideation

At the center of it all was a man married to his teenage sweetheart for 60 years, terrified not of death — but of leaving her behind….
Who would care for her?
How would she go on without their shared life and love?

This culminated in a tragic, desperate moment — an attempted murder–su***de — not rooted in malice, but in untreated depression, fear, and neurological deterioration. Thankfully, both survived, allowing space for intervention, accountability, and treatment.

After a comprehensive forensic evaluation and treatment planning by Drew and Jill, and through critical collaboration with Christina Hedley, Esq. of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A., the honorable court recognized the clinical reality of this case. The original charges were mitigated to battery, and the defendant was placed on 15 years probation with a mandated transition to treatment.

He will now undergo:
• Intensive neuropsychiatric evaluation
• Advanced medical imaging (MRI and neurological scans)
• Coordinated psychiatric and medical interventions
• Long-term care planning with dignity and oversight

Why this matters

Depression in older adults is frequently misunderstood, overlooked, or misattributed to “normal aging.” When combined with cognitive decline, neurological disease, or early dementia, the results can be catastrophic — not just for patients, but for families and communities.

This case is a powerful reminder that:
• Aging brains require specialized mental health assessment
• Neurological changes can dramatically alter behavior and judgment
• Compassion, clinical insight, and advocacy save lives

This outcome did not erase the harm — but it prevented further tragedy and replaced punishment with appropriate care.

We are honored to stand in the gap where medicine, mental health, and the legal system intersect.

If you or someone you love is struggling with aging-related depression, cognitive decline, or forensic mental health concerns, help exists — and early intervention matters.

12/22/2025

✨Grateful for Our Team at Beachside Recovery✨

This holiday season, we’re feeling especially thankful for the incredible people who make Beachside Recovery what it is. 🎄 ❤️

Friday our day began with a joyful holiday celebration for our patients during Behavioral Activation Group at Beachside Recovery Center for Trauma + Anxiety—a meaningful reminder of why we do this work and the healing power of connection, compassion, and community.

Later that evening, we celebrated our amazing staff at Bowlero, where we shared food, laughter, and plenty of bowling fun 🎳. It was the perfect way to unwind and enjoy time together outside of the day-to-day work.

To our staff: thank you for your dedication, heart, and hard work. Each of you brings unique talents, skills, and passion to our team, and we are deeply grateful for the care you provide to our patients and the support you give one another. Beachside Recovery wouldn’t be the same without you. 🙏