MEET OUR CARING STAFF

Eva Bryant is a licensed mental health counselor located in the South Florida region. She has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field and working within the community to provide mental health and addiction services. She has continued to use her mental health experience and skills to promote and encourage mental health awareness and providing quality mental health services. Her goal and initiative is to continue using her skills to empower others through their mental health and addiction. Eva currently holds the position of clinical director over seeing the clinical program to assure clients needs are met. 

Ms. Lyons is an accomplished manager with over 20+ years of experience in the Behavioral Health/Substance Abuse field. Ms Lyons is a key member of the Senior Management Team. Ms. Lyons core competencies include but not limited to full understanding of budgetary controls and measures, staff hiring, training and development, maintain employee compliance, as well as overseeing the companies day to day operations. Ms Lyons possess outstanding ability to connect and redirect clients in distress in effort to minimize early program departure. A strong analytical leader with ability to execute implemented strategies and maintain operating expenses within budget. Ms Lyons Successfully authored and implemented new Policies and Procedures for Suncoast resulting in full licensure with DCF along with full accreditation with The Joint Commission.

Kimberly completed college at St. John’s University with a BS in Science. Kimberly has many years working in the field with patients suffering from mental illness and substance abuse. Kimberly is sensitive in patients’ trauma as well as struggles in recovery. Kimberly has shared a combination of professional and personal experience in order to move the patients to a higher level of recovery. Kimberly continues to pursue certification and skilled services in the addiction field. Kimberly also is a group facilitator that provides skills on recovery and relapse prevention using a therapeutic approach, clients appear to employ recovery building skills. Also, Kimberly is a case manager, Kimberly assists clients to obtain Photo ID, and or drivers license, bus permits, food stamps, letters of legal support, aftercare facilities, and other issues that are pertinent to the clients recovery. Kimberly is approachable and easy to warm up to, with a nurturing treatment approach. During Kimberly‘s free time she enjoys cooking, and volunteering.

James graduated from Susan B Wagner High School in Staten Island NY.  James has worked in treatment for over 10 years.  James goes above and beyond to give hope to fellow addicts.  James has helped many Clients to transition into being a productive member of society while working the 12 steps. James is a compassionate man that lifts up the clients when they are broken.  James believes anything is possible and achievable as long as you put the work in and this is where James shines the best because James shows them that he puts the work in as he has been a friend of Bill’s for a long time.

John is a BHT working in treatment for three years.John graduated from JP Taravella high school in Coral Springs Florida. John attended Weber international University in which he was on the football team. John is a young compassionate gentleman who is eager to listen as well as lend a helping hand. John considers it a blessing to be involved in someone’s treatment. During his free time he volunteers as a football coach for children.

Sima Alavi is a Board Certified Mental Health Doctor of Nurse Practitioner. She began her career in 1995, after graduating from the University of Miami and continued on to earn her masters and Doctorate degree in the field of mental health with specialization in both children and adults. Her focus is in rehabilitation, detoxification, and recovery for both inpatient and outpatient treatment centers. Through evaluation and stabilization, she targets treatment for individuals experiencing a crisis situation and those who seek the need for immediate intervention. She works collaboratively with fellow psychiatric health practitioners to provide the best care for her patients.

Dr. Roosevelt Jackson MD became the first Florida doctor to legally dispense medical marijuana and has over ten years experience in addiction medicine. Currently, he serves as a Medical Director of Riviera Beach Integrated Care, a 340B approved clinic approved in specializing in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases including Hepatitis. Dr. Jackson was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned is Bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and completed his medical training at Ohio State University. This was followed by his residency at Colombia University in a surgical sub-specialty.