Competent. Caring. Empathetic.
When Fred Brown was founded, it was difficult to find a sober living arrangement for people with addictions beyond alcoholism. Fred Brown wanted to provide a place that served a broader spectrum of people — those recently released from prison, recovering from drug addiction — and the staff has always been more intensely trained, skilled and qualified to serve more complex needs. The staff today represents the spirit of Fred Brown – in fact many are graduates of the program.
Board of Directors
Members meet quarterly or as necessary and are governed by Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the Corporation dated June 28, 1991, as amended. Membership is comprised of community members, substance abuse disorder professionals, former staff and participants, Executive Director, Administrator and original founding board member. Non-voting participation includes Medical Director, Program Manager, Accountant and Management Consultant.
Professional Staff and Volunteers
Executive Director
Roxanna Natale-Brown, LAADCnr, CCJP, CA-CCS, SAP
Medical Director
Richard S. Merrick, MD, DFASAM, ABAM
19 Clinical Staff providing direct services and clinical supervision including Medical Director and 3 LCSW and 16 full and part-time registered and certified SUD counselors.
20 Professional Staff providing administrative support, office management, accounting, maintenance, housekeeping, food service, household supervision, training, operations coordination, transportation supervision.
10 Resident Volunteers providing staff support, household management, food donations handling, transportation.
Photos
Top: Board Meeting
Middle: Current Board President Michael Axelrod (middle) with Fred Brown (left) and Al Ahl (right)
Bottom: Medical Director Richard S. Merrick, MD, DFASAM, ABAM
Recovery in Action
