Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting

11/21/2025

🌴 Successful Intervention Today – Grateful for a Strong Team & Trusted Partners 🌴

Today, our Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting team—Drew, Pat, and James—conducted a successful intervention for a male patient struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) as a means of self-medicating complex trauma.

The intervention took place at a residence in Palm Bay, Florida, and our team safely transported him to Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, where he is now beginning his healing journey.

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our partners at Lakeview Health, especially:

💙 Perry Landsman, National Director of Admissions
💙 Natalia Jimenez, Clinical Director

Your collaboration, responsiveness, and compassion were instrumental in creating a smooth transition for this patient.

A special shout-out to our incredible Peer Support Staff, Pat and James, whose steady presence, empathy, and professionalism played a crucial role in both the intervention itself and the safe transport of our patient.

📘 About Alcohol Use Disorder & Trauma-Informed Intervention

Alcohol Use Disorder is often rooted in unresolved trauma, with many individuals using alcohol as a form of self-medication to numb emotional pain or intrusive memories. Research shows:

✔️ People with a history of trauma are 2–3 times more likely to develop problematic alcohol use.
✔️ Trauma-informed interventions increase the likelihood of engagement and reduce resistance.
✔️ Early and compassionate intervention dramatically improves long-term recovery outcomes.

Our team specializes in trauma-informed intervention models, ensuring individuals are met with safety, dignity, and understanding—never shame or confrontation.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, we believe that recovery begins the moment someone feels truly supported. Today was another example of what happens when professionals come together with a shared mission: saving lives and restoring hope.

If you or a loved one needs support, we are here—24/7.

11/11/2025

🌟 Community Collaboration in Action 🌟

This past Friday, Drew had the pleasure of attending Bougie Handbag Bingo, an incredible event benefiting the Mental Health Association in Indian River County (MHA in IRC). Drew attended as a guest of our trusted community partner, Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A., whose continued support for mental health initiatives helps strengthen the network of care available across our region.

The Mental Health Association in Indian River County plays a vital role in our community by providing free mental health screenings, crisis intervention services, support groups, and ongoing counseling to those in need. Their mission ensures that mental health care remains accessible, stigma-free, and rooted in compassion — values that deeply align with our own at Beachside Recovery.

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, we believe that collaboration is key to creating sustainable access to mental health services. By working together — clinicians, law firms, nonprofits, and community advocates — we can bridge gaps in care and help more individuals find the support they deserve.

💙 A heartfelt thank you to Bogin, Munns & Munns for the invitation and for being such a steadfast community partner in the ongoing mission to support mental health awareness and recovery in not only Brevard and Indian River Counties, but throughout the entire state for Florida.

11/07/2025

Today, Drew and Jill traveled to the Volusia County Jail to evaluate two patients as part of a forensic mental health collaboration with Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

Our first evaluation involved an 84-year-old man facing legal charges complicated by age-related cognitive decline and major depressive disorder.

Fact: In forensic settings, cognitive decline and mental health disorders among older adults are often misunderstood. Symptoms such as memory loss, confusion, or disorientation can be mistaken for noncompliance or intentional behavior. Comprehensive mental health evaluations help distinguish medical issues from criminal intent, ensuring fairness and appropriate care for aging individuals within the justice system.

Our second patient’s case centered on a previous misdiagnosis, with current charges directly linked to undiagnosed bipolar disorder and complex trauma.

Fact: Research shows that individuals with untreated or misdiagnosed mental health conditions are significantly more likely to encounter the legal system. Early and accurate diagnosis not only improves quality of life but can also prevent future crises and reduce recidivism.

A heartfelt thank you to Mental Health Case Manager Hopkins for your collaboration and advocacy — ensuring that one patient’s medication plan is being reevaluated during incarceration. Your dedication helps ensure continuity of care and supports recovery even in challenging environments. 💙

At Beachside Recovery, we remain committed to bridging the gap between mental health and the justice system, promoting understanding, treatment, and dignity for every individual.

11/06/2025

A huge thank you to Marisa, Ira, and the incredible clinical team at Sunrise Detox for opening your doors and office to us this week.

Our clinicin, Drew met with a forensic patient who had been released from custody and was struggling to remain sober. Through an on-the-spot clinical intervention, Drew was able to help motivate the patient to admit into detox — a crucial step toward recovery. Drew returned this evening to check in on him and continue the treatment planning process.

Sunrise has long been a trusted friend and ally of Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, and we’re always grateful for their collaboration, compassion, and professionalism. Their team consistently goes above and beyond to support our shared mission of helping individuals reclaim their lives through recovery.

Thank you, Sunrise Detox, for being such a valued collaborator in care.

10/29/2025

We’re honored to sponsor the Brevard County Bar Association’s Après Ski Holiday Party as one of this year’s “Black Diamond” sponsors!

Beachside Recovery was birthed out of the criminal justice system — we know firsthand what transformation looks like when accountability meets opportunity. Today, we stand as proof that change is possible, and we’re proud to walk alongside professionals who serve justice and our community with passion.

Though our work reaches across Florida and beyond, Brevard County and the 18th Judicial Circuit remain close to our hearts. 🖤 Supporting our local bar association is one small way we give back to the network of legal and community partners who share our commitment to rewriting stories and restoring lives.

10/09/2025

🎙️ New Podcast Feature! 🎙️

We’re proud to share a powerful new episode of the Aligned Impact Podcast with Summer Huntington, featuring our Founder & Chief Clinical Officer, Drew D. Breznitsky, MA, HS-BCP, C-DBT, LMHC.

In this insightful conversation, and just two weeks out of brain surgery, Drew offers a candid look at the evolving landscape of mental health and addiction recovery, the intersection of mental health and criminal justice, and clinically competent ethical practice.

💬 In this episode, Drew discusses:

➡️ The importance of compassionate, person-centered approaches in intervention, evaluation, and individualized treatment.
➡️ How many graduate programs fail to prepare clinicians for real-world, community-based care.
➡️ The urgent need to integrate trauma-informed, hands-on training into academic settings.
➡️ The ongoing mission to break stigma and bring humanity back into behavioral healthcare.

This episode is a must-listen for clinicians, students, thought leaders, and advocates passionate about transforming how we approach recovery and community mental health.

Let’s continue building a culture of care grounded in authenticity, ethics, and experience. 💙🌊

🎙 Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4mh5HHU🎙 Listen on Apple Podcasts: Aligned Impact🌐 Guest Website: https://www.bricthestigma.com/📸 Guest Ins...

10/03/2025

Today Drew & Jill traveled out to Brevard County Jail to conduct a forensic evaluation for a patient we are collaborating on with Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.

This individual presents with co-occurring challenges: a mood disorder, psychotic symptoms, and substance use as self-medication. Cases like this highlight how untreated mental illness far too often intersects with the criminal justice system.

📊 Why this matters

• 43% of state prisoners report a history of mental health issues. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2020)
• In local jails, about 44% of individuals have been diagnosed with a mental disorder. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2020)
• Nearly half of incarcerated people with depression or psychosis also struggle with a co-occurring substance use disorder. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2019)
• Among men in jails, research has found that roughly 1 in 3 meet criteria for a major mood or psychotic disorder, yet only a minority receive treatment. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2019)

These statistics underscore a painful reality: men with untreated or undertreated psychiatric conditions are disproportionately at risk of ending up behind bars rather than receiving the care they need.

🧠 Our role

Through this evaluation, Drew & Jill worked to:
1. Assess the patient’s current psychiatric state and treatment needs.
2. Clarify how mental illness may have contributed to alleged behaviors.
3. Provide the court with expert insight that emphasizes both legal fairness and clinical care.

Every time we step into a correctional facility for an evaluation like this, we’re reminded: mental illness is a health issue, not a criminal one.

Lastly, we want to thank Commander Steven Fernez for implementing systems to help inmates access programming for various mental health and psychosocial needs.

10/02/2025

✨ Collaborative Care in Action ✨

At Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting, we believe in working alongside ethical, clinically competent, and compassionate partners in our community.

Today, our Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Drew Breznitsky, LMHC, and Denny Kolsch, LMHC, Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of our community partner Peace Club, had the privilege of visiting Rocket Health Care’s new primary care clinic in the heart of the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGADLife).

We are proud to share a meaningful partnership:
🤝 Beachside Recovery Center for Trauma + Anxiety
🤝 Peace Club
🤝 Rocket Health Care

Together, we’re building a collaborative model of medicine—treating the whole person. We know that physical health and mental health are equally vital in the journey of wellness.

We’re grateful for the leadership and expertise of:
🌟 Ashley Seguna, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Director of Medication Management at Beachside Recovery
🌟 Dr. Summerpal Kahlon, MD – Medical Director at Peace Club

Their dedication helps us expand access to comprehensive care and strengthen our community’s well-being.

If you’re in EGAD for First Friday, stop by Rocket Health Care’s new office to say hello and see the amazing work they’re bringing to our neighborhood!

Learn more: https://www.rockethc.com/

09/25/2025

✨ Another full day in the field for Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting.

This morning, Drew and Jill traveled to Brevard County Jail to complete final forensic assessments for a young man charged with DUI with bodily injury and possession. He has long struggled with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, bouncing through multiple private treatment centers in South Florida. Each time, he left with a different, often contradictory diagnosis—and no clear clinical direction.

Because of these misdiagnoses, he now sits in jail instead of receiving proper care. Today, after careful evaluation, we were able to provide a solid clinical impression and develop an individualized treatment plan. This plan secures him long-term dual-diagnosis residential treatment, fully funded by the state.

👉 Did you know? Studies show that nearly 50% of people with substance use disorders also have a co-occurring mental health disorder. Yet, when misdiagnosed, patients often receive the wrong treatment or are discharged prematurely. Unfortunately, some treatment centers—especially in South Florida—have been flagged for unethical practices such as recycling patients through programs without addressing root causes. This results in wasted time, insurance dollars, and lives placed at further risk.

From there, they traveled to Orange County Jail, where they evaluated a young man whose struggles began with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Over the years, he developed ADHD and experienced developmental trauma, which compounded into mood disorders.

Sadly, his history reflects a common cycle:

• Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): FAS is the leading known preventable cause of intellectual disability in the U.S. Children exposed prenatally to alcohol often face challenges with memory, impulse control, and social skills—all of which can increase vulnerability to substance use and legal involvement later in life.

• Research Shows: Over 90% of individuals with FASD will experience a mental health condition, with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders being among the most common.

• Bullying and Trauma: Boys with developmental and behavioral differences are disproportionately targeted by bullying, which significantly increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and self-medication through substances.

• Incarceration and Mental Health: Research shows that over 40% of incarcerated individuals have a diagnosable mental health disorder, with many never having received adequate treatment. Those with developmental conditions like FAS are at an even higher risk of cycling through the justice system without proper intervention.

At Beachside Recovery, we believe these evaluations are more than paperwork—they are opportunities to rewrite stories. With accurate diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans, we can turn hopeless situations into a path toward true recovery.

💙 Every person deserves care that sees them fully, not just their charges.

09/20/2025

This week Drew, Jill, Kate, and Erica had the privilege of attending “What We’ve Learned So Far: A Conversation About Growth, Healing, Relationships, and All Things Therapy.”

As a team, we deeply believe in the power of community collaboration to break the stigma surrounding mental health. Coming together for open and authentic dialogue is how we learn to better serve our communities and one another. 💙

One of the most impactful takeaways was the reminder of the middle path—honoring the value of old-school academic theory while also showing up authentically in the therapy room. At Beachside, we strive to balance being ethical, compassionate, patient-led, and clinically competent with bringing our real, human selves into the healing process.

A huge thank you to Graham Barrett of Family First Adolescent Services for hosting such a thoughtful event, and to Aaron and Stephan of Solace Counseling for facilitating a truly meaningful and authentic conversation. 🙏

Here’s to continuing to grow together, challenge stigma, and create spaces where healing conversations can thrive. 🌱

09/05/2025

Today, Drew and James had the privilege of completing another court-ordered transport for a patient from Orange County Jail in Orlando to Peace Club in Cocoa Beach, where they will begin the next step of their recovery journey.

We want to sincerely thank Attorneys Christina Hedley and Matthew Boomershine of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. for their hard work, dedication, and advocacy in making this possible. Your tireless commitment continues to open doors for those who might otherwise be left behind.

We are also deeply grateful to Denny and Megan at Peace Club for their collaboration and commitment to making treatment accessible. It takes a true community effort to bridge the gap between incarceration and healing, and your partnership makes all the difference.

One of the largest barriers to mental health treatment is access—particularly for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and for young men.
• For those in the lower socioeconomic class, factors such as lack of insurance, transportation challenges, financial strain, and limited availability of affordable providers can delay or prevent care.
• Young men often face additional barriers due to stigma, cultural expectations around masculinity, and underdiagnosis of mood and behavioral disorders—especially when symptoms are expressed through anger, substance use, or risk-taking behaviors rather than sadness or anxiety.

By breaking down these barriers through legal advocacy, clinical support, and community partnerships, we can change the landscape of mental health and ensure treatment becomes not just available, but truly accessible.

Together, we are building a future where healing is possible for everyone.

08/29/2025

Today was a full day of advocacy and action. Drew and James picked up a patient from Osceola County Jail for court ordered safe transport to residential treatment at Lifeskills South Florida. This was only possible through the excellent collaboration and dedication of attorneys Matt Boomershine and Christina Hedley and their paralegal Kevin of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.—we are grateful for their partnership and commitment to client care.

Meanwhile, Jill was at Brevard County Jail evaluating a new patient for a case alongside the legal team at The Law Offices of Platt Cole Russell & Simpson PLLC.

Our mission is clear: to change the landscape of how the criminal justice system interacts with mental health. Unfortunately, the gaps in this area are stark:

• Roughly 44% of people in jail and 37% in prison have a diagnosed mental illness (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2017).

• Fewer than 1 in 3 individuals with a mental health condition receive adequate treatment while incarcerated (National Alliance on Mental Illness).

• Community-based diversion programs and treatment-first approaches are proven to reduce recidivism, improve recovery outcomes, and lower costs (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

Every case like today’s is a step toward building a system where individuals with mental health needs are met with care, not just confinement.

✨ Together, with committed legal partners and treatment providers, we are working to create a model where justice and mental health truly intersect for the good of individuals and the community.