sober-living

When it comes to addiction, the family of the user is usually left behind in the process. But Next Level Recovery Associates wants to focus on the family supporting the individual just as much as the person in recovery. 

Started by Amanda Marino & Blake Cohen, Next Level Recovery Associates recognizes that each client’s situation is different and unique. With that knowledge and understanding, they hope to help design a plan with each of our clients that sets them on the journey of healing. Whether they are a family currently in crisis, a person in early recovery from a substance use disorder, a company looking to educate their staff on mental health and addiction, or just someone looking to find greater fulfillment in life, their highly-experienced and trained team is ready to help bring you to the next level.

Amanda Marino is a certified Recovery and Life Coach, Certified Intervention Professional and holds a Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine. She works extensively with individuals, who are hurting from low self-esteem, addiction, and mental and emotional barriers. In the past, she has dealt with her own struggles with Substance Us Disorders, abuse, and body dysmorphia. Amanda now has dedicated her life to guiding individuals’ growth and believes that empowerment is not just about surviving your past traumas but rebuilding your life to one of; happiness, purpose, and fulfillment. 

Blake Cohen is a Certified Addictions Professional through the Florida Certification Board, a Certified Life Coach, has a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University and is currently earning his Master’s Degree in Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. Fueled by passion, education, and his professional, personal & family experiences with Substance Use Disorders, Blake aims to assist those that have been directly, or indirectly, affected by Substance Use Disorders on a path of understanding and healing.

Oro House is an award-wining inpatient and outpatient treatment center with locations in southern California, dedicated to healing those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction as well as underlying mental health issues.

At the head of this organization is Evan Haines. Evan and his co-founder Jared Valentine started Oro House in 2010. As an active participant in the recovery world, it felt natural for Evan to transition into the sober living business and help others obtain and maintain sobriety. He has been sober since November 2nd, 2005, and is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Pacifica Graduate Institute’s Clinical Psychology Program, specializing in Depth Psychology.

Evan joins Erica in this episode to talk about sober living, choosing the right language to describe your journey, and the Compassionate Care Model® for mental health and addiction dual diagnosis treatment.