Our Staff
Founders

Jennifer Hansen
Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer Hansen went from living on the street with a $300-a-day heroin habit to becoming a role model and advocate for those struggling with substance abuse issues. Through her non-profit organization, The Hansen Foundation, she has founded halfway houses and sober living facilities for men and women alike. Jennifer is also a certified yoga instructor, and follows a holistic way of life through organic eating, chiropractic care, acupuncture, and herbal remedies. Her personal experiences taught her that recovery does not end after short-term rehabilitation, and that more resources are necessary to ensure long-term stability and growth. The Hansen Foundation was the beginning, and through Enlightened Solutions, Jennifer seeks to continue filling this void and reaching out to addicts in need. Her experience and deep knowledge of holistic living guides us in providing therapies that teach our clients to care for the earth they live on so that it can provide healing properties for them during recovery and throughout their healthy, conscious lives.

Terri Burns
Co-Founder, Executive Director Of Operations, Housing, President Of NJARR
Terri Burns has been in long-term active recovery since 1997 and has been working in the field of addiction since 1999. She is committed to helping those who suffer from addiction regain control of their lives, and has worked with adults, adolescents, and families who have been affected by this disease. Terri is a dedicated volunteer at the Atlantic County Justice Facility, and also has experience in residential treatment facilities. Terri is the Director of Operations for various sober living homes, and has a keen understanding of what it takes to provide the best patient care services while cultivating fun and happiness in recovery, having experienced it herself. Her focus is on assisting residents with family difficulties and legal matters, and providing individual support to residents so that they may fulfill their short- and long-term goals.

Robert Snyder
Chief Operating Officer
Robert Snyder has been working in the field of substance abuse for ten years, and has been inspired by his clients every step of the way. He has experience in both residential and outpatient settings, and has helped a wide variety of people battling addiction, from adolescents to adults. Robert received his Master’s degree, LCADC, and CCS in 2013. He teaches assessment skills for addiction studies as an adjunct professor at Atlantic Cape Community College, and brings a strong educational base to the Enlightened Solutions team to educate those suffering from this disease. As a person in long-term recovery, Robert is active in his community and has a passion for helping others effect a positive change in their lives. Robert finds treating those in addiction recovery fulfilling, and shares what he’s learned in recovery with the community every chance he gets. As a part of our community relationship-building activities, Robert brings members of the community and our recovery family together to cultivate an environment of support and togetherness.
Clinical

Frank C. Florence, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, LCADC, CCTP, ATCS, ACS
Executive Director
Frank comes to Enlightened Solutions with several years of experience working in the substance abuse and mental health field. Frank specializes in utilizing a visual and creative approach to treatment. Frank received both his Bachelors degree as well as Master’s degree in Art Therapy from Marywood University in Scranton PA. Frank is a nationally Registered and Board Certified Art Therapist. Licensed Professional counselor in the state of Pennsylvania and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional counselor in New Jersey. Frank also is nationally credentialed as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Frank specializes in offering unique Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group experientials, Psychodrama and Art Therapy. Frank has significant experience conceptualizing and facilitating unique interventions for clients living with unresolved past trauma, grief, poor self-esteem, anxiety, depression, shame and guilt. Frank views substance abuse as a symptom of an underlying issue and supports clients in peeling back the layers of their addiction through creativity, vulnerability, safety and empathy. Frank believes that recovery is not just about putting down a substance, but rather becoming the next best version of ones self each day.“Creativity is contagious, pass it on” – Albert Einstein

Dr. Charles Meusburger, M.D.
Medical Director
Charles E. Meusburger, MD, is a graduate of the University of Rome Medical School, and he completed his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He is a Board Certified Diplomat of Neurology and Psychiatry, and has been a practicing psychiatrist for more than 25 years. A former Department Chairman of Psychiatry, Residency Director and Medical Director for Behavioral Health Services in a large health system, Dr. Meusburger is an independent practitioner specializing in adult and adolescent psychiatry. He takes pride in providing his patients full 60-minute sessions in order to best understand their unique behavioral health needs and individual goals. He is distinguished among his patients for delivering superior clinical skills in a caring, compassionate, and deeply sensitive manner. Though Dr. Meusburger has a thriving private practice, he also serves as the psychiatrist for a community mental health program that cares for homeless individuals with intellectual and behavioral disabilities. Dr. Meusburger is a speaker on many topics and a published author of numerous articles on behavioral health conditions and management.

Lisa Cordasco MSW, LCSW, LCADC, CCTP
Clinical Director
Lisa Cordasco is the Clinical Director at Enlightened Solutions. Lisa started at Enlightened Solutions as a primary therapist shortly after the agency’s opening and was promoted to Clinical Director in 2017. Lisa has worked with individuals with mental health and addiction issues for many years at both the inpatient and outpatient levels of care. Lisa utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work with clients and pulls from multiple skill sets including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness and acceptance based behavioral therapies, such as DBT, as well as psychodrama and experiential therapies. Lisa believes in tailoring her approaches and interventions used to the specific needs of each client. Lisa is a person in long-term recovery herself and finds it deeply rewarding to help others find their path to personal healing and growth. Lisa received her Master’s Degree in social work from Fordham University in New York, NY. She is a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor in the state of NJ. Lisa graduated summa cum laude after studying clinical social work, with a specialization in addictions and a strong focus in trauma informed care. Lisa has also earned her certification as a clinical trauma professional with the International Association for Trauma Professionals and specializes in treatment of individuals struggling with both trauma and addiction. Upon coming to Enlightened Solutions, she has implemented a “trauma track”. In addition, Lisa also became EAGALA certified during her time with ES and engages clients in this specific equine assisted therapy at Hope Farm.

Jennifer Shipman, MSW, LSW
Senior Clinician
Jennifer Shipman is a graduate of Atlantic Cape Community College, earning an Associate’s Degree in Human Services. Jennifer is currently enrolled in Stockton University’s Social Work program and working towards completing her CADC certification. Jennifer is compassionate and patient while helping clients help themselves. Jennifer’s mission is to guide clients toward the realization that they are not defined by their past decisions and that anyone can recover. Jennifer’s current position is case manager, intake coordinator and CADC intern. Jennifer has the opportunity to meet with clients as they arrive for treatment and perform intake assessment. Jennifer believes that during this time most clients are nervous because it’s a new environment and they are unsure of what to expect. Jennifer’s goal is to make them feel welcome by way of supporting and encouraging them. Jennifer is responsible for scheduling appointments for clients and family sessions. Jennifer is a CADC, intern which includes observing and helping counselors with groups.

Jennifer Pullarro MSW, LCSW, LCADC
Clinical Supervisor, Ventnor IOP
Jennifer has more than a decade of experience in the treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She has expertise in leading individual and group therapy sessions that effectively address the needs of clients through their continuum of care. She was trained by noted addiction psychiatrist Dr. Mee-Lee on the American Society of Addiction Medicine’s guidelines for individualized and comprehensive treatment plans. Jennifer has also been trained in the “Seeking Safety” therapeutic model for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of New Jersey. Jennifer also has a Clinical Social Work supervision certificate from NASW. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Stockton University and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University.

Jessica Mann, MSW, LSW, CCTP

Bianca Volpetti, MSW, LSW
Primary Therapist

Christopher Kovacks, MSW
Chris is currently enrolled in Stockton University’s Psychology program, and working towards completing his CADC certification. Chris works in the local community to educate the youth on substance abuse while advocating for change in the stigma associated with addiction. Chris has a passion for encouraging clients to restore their frame of mind and develop a healthy sense of self. Chris provides an online integrated self-empowerment platform to clients that issue personalized brain health assessments. Chris works closely with clients to improve their cognitive and emotional functions through engaging digital health tools. Chris helps clients by teaching them new habits which improve their stress reduction, mindfulness, and overall brain health. Chris facilitates a 12-step educational group that focuses on the fundamentals of recovery along with the positive spiritual principles of the program. Chris is responsible for assisting clients in case management to help fulfill their individual needs, which includes social services appointments. Chris interacts daily with each client in order to gain a sense of their wellbeing. Chris believes every client has the opportunity to discover a new way of life and fulfill their goals upon completing treatment.

Kerry Sullivan
Counselor Intern, Ventnor IOP
Kerry is currently enrolled in Stockton University’s Psychology program and working towards her CADC certification. Kerry is in the process of completing her ICGC certification and is one of New Jersey’s providers for gambling counseling. Kerry is trained in providing assessments, individual counseling, and group counseling for both substance use and disordered gambling clients.

Geoff Flower, CADC, CCTP
Geoffrey Flower is no stranger to facing challenges and overcoming adversity. For the last five years, he has dedicated his time and efforts to helping others, with a purpose and passion for accompanying others on their journeys toward recovery and wellness. Combining a psychodynamic, strength-based approach with 12-Step philosophies and principles, Geoffrey effectively treats clients in individual and group settings, aiding in relapse prevention and the overall process of recovery. Assessing and exploring past experiences, family dynamics, and other early relationships and their impact on present-day functioning is of special interest, as it allows him to support his clients through emotional healing. With unwavering compassion and empathy, and a reputation for challenging clients past their points of comfort, it is Geoffrey’s mission to inspire, encourage, and motivate those he treats to make the changes necessary to achieve the outcomes they desire, and most importantly, for living the lives they deserve.

Tara Peak
Counselor Intern
Tara has been working with addicts in a similar capacity at a neighboring treatment facility for the past three years, and we are excited that she has joined our team. She is a person in long-term recovery who is deeply engaged in the recovery community. Tara is a board member of the Hope All Day Foundation, and volunteers much of her time to the Hope All Day Recovery Center. She is of service in her 12-step fellowship, and is a shining example of how recovery works! When new in recovery, addicts need to learn a new way to have FUN…we at Enlightened Solutions believe that this is a vital piece of the puzzle, and Tara will lead the way on this endeavor!

Anna Mullins
Counselor and Discharge Planner
Anna has worked in the substance abuse field since 2014. She is a person in long term recovery and a dedicated 12 step member. Over the years she has been involved with several addiction prevention and advocacy organizations such as the National Council of Drug and Alcohol Dependency, (NCADD-NJ ), Join Together Atlantic County (JTAC), Young People in Recovery (YPR), and Angels in Motion (AIM). Anna was also a Steering Committee Member and Lead Volunteer at the Hope All Day Recovery Center. Anna is very passionate when working with others to assist in their recovery process. During her free time Anna enjoys spending time with family, hiking with friends, and crocheting.

Amy Corris
Case Manager
Amy Corris is the Case Manager at Enlightened Solutions. Amy is actively engaging in the recovery community and a 12-step program. She is a person in long-term recovery. She has a passion for helping others. Amy is actively involved in the program ‘Not Even One’ for the Brick Township Police Department, where she speaks to high school students about the dangers of substance use. Amy attended Brookdale Community College and aspires to work toward a degree in Early Childhood Education. Amy is excited to be a part of the team at Enlightened Solutions because of the diversity of the various therapies that help open the minds of struggling addicts.

Tara Van Ness, MA, RDT, E-RYT
Expressive Arts Therapist

Madelyn Funkhouser
Counselor Intern and Intake Coordinator

Riley Rohrbaugh
Staff on Duty

Ben Shaver, MEd
Primary Therapist
Admissions

Drew Ailes
Admissions Supervisor

Ashley Erksine
Ashley has worked in the field of recovery for two years. Being someone in long term recovery, she brings both personal and professional experience to the world of recovery and is able to relate and help someone feel comfortable in an otherwise uncomfortable situation. She is passionate about helping people find solutions in 12-step meetings and spirituality. She sincerely believes, and is living proof, that even though the thought of getting clean is completely overwhelming, things can always be better. It is imperative to realize that addiction is a symptom, not a cause, and whatever problems underlie them must be (and can be) addressed.”I understood myself only after I destroyed myself. And only in the process of fixing myself, did I know who I really was.” -Sade Andria Zabala

Angela Sireci
Admissions Coordinator

Crystina Dippolito
Verification Of Benefits Specialist
Marketing

Laurie Staller
Director of Marketing

Charlie Brandt
Director of Creative Marketing

Samantha Loyle
Treatment Solutions Advocate
Administrative

Maria Hankins
Administrative Assistant
Maria Hankins is the Administrative Assistant for Enlightened Solutions at our Main campus. Maria has been working in the addiction and infectious disease field since 2003. Recently switching over to Enlightened Solutions after working for Atlanticare for 17 years. Maria is currently working on her Social Work degree and hopes to ultimately earn her Masters degree in this field. She is very passionate when working to help the homeless and addiction population growing in Atlantic County. Maria is known for actively volunteering to do outreach activities focusing to help Atlantic County homeless and addictions population. During her free time, Maria’s happy place is the beach and spends every second she can there.

Kim Watt
Administrative Assistant
Transportation

Vienna Snyder
Transportation Supervisor
Vienna is a person in long-term recovery. She is a proud and dedicated member of a 12-step fellowship where she is in service through sponsoring and mentoring other women. Vienna’s compassion for individuals struggling with substance use disorder makes her an asset to the transportation team. She enjoys interacting with our clients and her fun-loving personality and easy-going demeanor makes others feel at ease. Besides being a full time employee, she is also a dedicated mother and wife. She values spending quality time with her family and friends.“Your entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.” Alice In Wonderland

Don Dobkin
Transportation

Jimmy Burnside
Transportation
Holistic Providers

Vern Morin
Family Constellation/Holistic Heath
Vern Morin is one of the few people certified in Family Constellation Work, developed by Bert Hellinger. Hellinger is considered one of the most respected psychotherapists in the world today, and he has revolutionized the heart and soul of family therapy by illuminating the unconscious, and often destructive, loyalties within families. Family Constellation Work is an effective therapeutic process that helps break destructive family patterns of unhappiness, illness, failure, and addiction. The results are often immediate and life-changing. The Family Constellation approach is becoming one of the most rapidly expanding forms of therapy in the world and is practiced in more than 35 countries.

Tony Mascara
World Drum Workshop & Aromatherapeutic Meditation

Brianna Bee
Director of Enlightened Farm

Stephenie Sofield MM, MT-BC
Music Therapy

Jonathon Logan
Sound Healing

Jon Greenburg
Chiropractor

Kim Watt
Yoga Teacher

Erika Dice
Acupuncture

Giulia Florez-Gerhard
Sound Healing

Keil Gerhard
Sound Healing

Dave Murphy
Poetry

Georgina Hand
Reiki

Mike Plantarich
Personal Trainer

Taylor Johnson
Alumni Coordinator
Addiction Treatment in Philadelphia

Enlightened Solutions Philadelphia’s Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for those who have completed detox, residential treatment, or have been sober for a period of time and may have experienced a brief relapse and need assistance in getting back into recovery. We recognize that this is often a low point in which people need encouragement and support in their process of reintegrating back into a life of recovery. Because of this, we structured an intimate program that allows for identification of each individual’s needs and formatted a treatment plan that fully binds the mind, body, and spirit.
Through group, family and individual therapies, we call on each client’s desire to succeed in recovery, and their commitment to staying free of addictive substances. Our team of recovery and addiction specialists have designed our IOP to provide clients with the discipline and guidance they need to stay on course and find their unique path to recovery. In addition to our IOP, we’re able to provide counseling services to those residing in our structured sober living as well as those who live at home.
Our Philadelphia location offers the following:
Group, Family, Individual Therapy, Yoga, Reiki, Creative Group therapy, Structured Sober Living, Recovery Coaching, Case Management
Sustainability Practices
At Enlightened Solutions, we believe that the base of our holistic living ideology requires complete integration of green and sustainable living practices. Sustainable living can teach our clients about life-long recovery as they overcome their addiction in a nurturing environment, incorporating community involvement so they may reintroduce themselves into society as contributing, conscious members.
Our residential recovery clients take part in these green, sustainable living practices throughout their time with us at Enlightened Solutions. We take pride in providing educational activities to every addict that enrolls in our programs, so they may recreate this way of life and balance in their homes with their families. Learning and putting these methods into practice isn’t just educational, but it can be a lot of fun as we interact with others and find new ways to give back to the earth.
How we integrate sustainable living:
Recycling
We use what we can and repurpose those items we don’t use through recycling. The majority of the population doesn’t do this as an everyday part of their activity, but to maintain a healthy planet, we must be mindful of the use of hazardous materials such as plastics and metals. To reduce the amount of waste we produce, we recycle to help decrease the production of these unnecessary items – including the recyclable materials we focus on, such as plastic bags and cigarette butts. Unfortunately, only 30% of materials that can be recycled are; that means over 70% of recyclable materials get thrown out each year. At Enlightened Solutions, we hope to deliver the message of conscious living to every individual so that we can do our part to save this world by treating it well. We teach our clients how to recycle, what can be recycled, and what can be reused at home or repurposed so that we don’t have to contribute to international waste.
We use Cascades paper products, known for their strong environmental practices; Cascades offers a complete range of goods that are made from recycled materials that are chlorine-free, biodegradable, and compostable. These products allow us to contribute to global efforts of water conservation.
Composting
This form of green living allows us to reuse what we’ve shed to grow more of our own crops so that we may nurture the land we’ve been given. We maintain our very own community garden that encourages community involvement with our clients. We compost with raw materials such as green grass clippings, as well as materials from the garden and surrounding trees, mixed in with shreds of recycled paper. Not only does compost provide the most natural type of fertilizer for our growing vegetables and plants without toxic additives, but the process is a lesson for our clients as they learn to understand the natural cycle of growth and decay of organic matter. This lesson that all things must grow, live, perish, and in turn be put back into the land is a part of our holistic outlook on recovery and living.
Community Garden
To use and create compost as described above, we plant gardens that can be shared with nearby community members wishing to learn more about our sustainability practices, and maybe offer some friendly tips of their own. Anyone is welcome, as we teach our members how to plant their own gardens at home so they can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables that build healthy eating habits. When we grow and care for our own food, we appreciate it more; we also consume less when we have to cultivate it ourselves. Our clients find gardening therapeutic, as it incorporates a mindful practice, another treatment we provide at our recovery center.



Our Logo
The Enlightened Solutions logo is entwined with many meanings. Starting at the center of our logo there are two koi fish; koi fish have a powerful, energetic and invigorating life force, demonstrated by their ability to swim against currents and even travel upstream – an energy that addicts need to find in themselves to overcome the adversity in their lives.
The koi are also positioned in a yin and yang format, symbolizing how opposite or contrary forces are actually complementary, interconnected, and interdependent in the natural world, and how they give rise to each other as they interrelate to one another. These symbols provide a sense of balance. Also in the center are the initials ES, for Enlightened Solutions.
Around the outside, we have seven lotus flowers all positioned with petals intertwined and dots to represent people arm-in-arm in a circle. The lotus flower represents one symbol of fortune in Buddhism. It grows in muddy water, and it is this environment that provides the flower’s first and most literal meaning: rising and blooming above the murk to achieve enlightenment. The colors of all the petals are the seven chakra colors, and the chakra symbols are inside all of the outer circles.

Why do we incorporate chakras and what do they mean?
A chakra can be thought of as an “energy point” within the body. Chakra therapies have been used for thousands of years by the Chinese and Indian cultures to balance energy in the body. These seven chakras are:

Your root chakra, which is where you find your center and balance. Healing exercises for the root chakra are central to the tailbone, or lowest point in the trunk of the body. This is where you cultivate security with finances, decisions, and independence from others. Red is the color of this chakra and should be fed with like colors. So if you think you need to open up your root chakra, then red fruits and veggies or meats should help you make this your body’s central focus. In recovery, we like to strengthen the root chakra because it means you can begin to build strength in your fight against addiction.

The sacral chakra is located at the lowest point of your back, the sacrum. We look at the sacral chakra as one of the most important chakras in recovery, since this is the point that builds upon the previous balance and independence chakra. When the sacral chakra is open and fulfilled, we are more accepting of treatment and other experiences. The color used for the sacral chakra is orange, which can be found in fruits and vegetables to support the area. For people who feel stuck in their lives and need something more to learn about themselves and meet new people (to cultivate new healthy friendships), working on this chakra will allow you to interact freely. During your group recovery treatments, building these close friendships with others in treatment can help you stay on track.

Your solar plexus chakra is right at the stomach or central abdominals. Many people say this is the area where they feel guilt and insecurity sit; in this area, self-confidence and self-esteem build, so if there’s a block or you haven’t tended to it then it becomes low. For those suffering from addiction, this is the area that needs love and focus. When you feel confident in your life, you’re more likely to be successful in making healthy changes and finding the strength to take better care of yourself. Yellow foods like banana, wheat, corn, lemons, and teas are supplements for this chakra.

For most people, the heart chakra is their base, but it’s near the midpoint of your body to symbolize love, which comes after you’ve found your base of support, independence, and self-confidence. We bring love into our lives when we’re ready to give and receive it. Everything above and below the heart chakra is essential to finding joy and happiness in your life. In addition to the love we can offer and receive, in recovery we can find happiness in everything we learn and incorporate into our own lives. Peace is found here, so essentially the color to accompany it is green. Spend some time in nature and get your leafy greens in. Take part in our community gardening and sustainability practices to strengthen your heart chakra; these activities are love in practice.

As we move up the body, we reach the throat chakra, which is where your ability to speak and communicate comes from. For many of our clients, this area is tight and constricted in so many ways; in recovery, we learn how to talk to our families and friends so they can understand what we go through and how they can help us or just listen. We teach you how to express yourself, by starting with every form of artistic communication that will eventually transfer to verbal communication.

Most people have heard about the third eye chakra. It is a lot like it sounds, in that it allows you to look into the future and focus on what’s to come. Here we find our ability to reason, which in addiction is often blocked by addictive substances such as drugs and alcohol. The reasoning is skewed in addiction because we are conditioned, through our experience and need for these drugs, to think that our body cannot function without them. Once we reroute the way we think about these substances and refocus on the things that actually make our lives better, that’s when recovery begins to change our lives. Opening up our third eye chakra is essential to whole wellness. Creativity is accessed here as well, so to open up this chakra we look to things that are dark blue and indigo, such as berries and herbs.

Our crown chakra is at the top of the head, which tops off our completeness as humans. When we are fulfilled spiritually, this means our crown chakra is in harmony with all other parts of our lives. Mindfulness exercises and mediation will help you open your crown chakra for a deeper connection with your treatment plan in recovery at Enlightened Solutions. While other chakras can benefit from healthy snacks of their color, the crown chakra is best nurtured with outdoorsy activities and your connection with nature.
The Significance of the Number Seven
If we look closely at the number seven and why we use it here in our logo, this number has much significance. Understanding the number seven can help you visualize the balance and stability it provides in life and beyond. Seven is the number of completion across a variety of mediums, including fiction and spiritual teachings, and is woven throughout scientific research and explanation. The seven chakras complete the wheel of life around our Enlightened Solutions logo, because they each support a part of the soul that requires enrichment to thrive and help us maintain serenity so that we feel complete. If one of these seven chakras is neglected or underfed, we feel a disruption in our lives and an emotional block that will make it difficult to achieve happiness if left unaddressed. Within our recovery program at Enlightened Solutions, we look to help every client that enters into our program achieve balance, love, and hope, because without balance we feel empty. This is one of the factors of addiction that causes us to turn to substances – we feel something is missing in our lives, and the misguided thought is that a substance will fill that space.
Our logo is a tangible symbol of our combined efforts to achieve wholeness in each person by understanding the symbolism of the void within, and how we can uncover the answers without drugs and alcohol. Once we discover what is at our core and what truly fills our hearts with joy, we can finally be free to live fuller lives.
Call Enlightened Solutions today to schedule your intake so that you too can find balance and fulfillment in recovery at 833-801-LIVE.
In the Media
October 9, 2018
Local Addiction Recovery Center Introduces New Space for Holistic Healing

Officials with a local addiction recovery center, Enlightened Solutions, introduced their newest addition, a yurt, which will be used as a space for holistic healing services.
August 15, 2017
Enlightened Cafe Serves Customers, Serving Recovery

“Enlightened Café” comes to Ventnor; bringing organic and nutritious food to the public, while helping provide scholarships to addicts going through treatments.
July 26, 2017
Ventnor cafe has an appetite for addiction recovery

Sam Loyle loaded up three plates of food carefully in her arms and delivered them to a family sitting at one of the many tables in Enlightened Cafe before zipping back into the kitchen to grab another order.
July 14, 2017
Enlightened Cafè on Downbeach Buzz

Enlightened Café. 100% of our profit goes to scholarships
May 5, 2017
6th Street Life Concert to benefit Hansen House

The region’s most acclaimed singers and musicians will join together on one stage to perform a live concert to benefit the Hansen House on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and the box office opens at 5:30 p.m.
May 3, 2017
Jennifer Hansen – 2017 South Jerseyan of the Year

In recognition of her successful efforts to provide comprehensive addiction treatment in Atlantic County, the Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs is honoring Jennifer Hansen as its Not-for-Profit Sector South Jerseyan of the Year.
January 29, 2017
Sober-living homes needed but lack state oversight

Jennifer Hansen walked into the kitchen of a large home by the beach, saying hello to residents and asking them about their day.
January 15, 2017
Christie’s crusade against heroin faces a rocky reality

Gov. Chris Christie outlined an ambitious agenda for battling addiction in New Jersey during his State of the State speech Tuesday, one that would unquestionably make an appreciable difference in the battle against opioids.
April 18, 2016
Recovery houses in New Jersey caught in legal limbo with state

When Jennifer Hansen thinks about the money that’s gone to pay for her legal battle with the state of New Jersey, she thinks about all the newly sober people she could have helped.
April 17, 2016
Recovery Road: The journey for many begins in recovery houses

In the shower that horrible morning, Alba Herrera recited a quiet prayer for her oldest son. “Please God, help my son make the right decision,” she prayed. “Please keep him on the right path.”
February 16, 2016
Facebook review

Without the addiction of the drug and alcohol recovery program given to you , I know and you know you wouldn’t be alive today, and you are so “.Blessed ” to receive your job at “Enlightened Solutions” ,John you had a Guardian Angel watching over you and praying for you to come clean, and you should be so proud of yourself, by commiting to a job to help to fight the fight and never give up ,because living a good life is so rewarding. “All of the “Family “, are very proud of you and wish you a very Healthy,Happy, new lease on a wonderful life. Love “God Bless ” Mom Mom Jacquie Cassidy Johnston “. See the review on Facebook by clicking the link below.
February 16, 2015
Facebook review

Check out this 5 star Facebook review by Heidi Tubach. See the review on Facebook by clicking the link below.
February 3, 2014
Sober living homes offer hope, support to recovering addicts (.PDF)

Samantha was an excellent student who played sports in high school in Doylestown, Pa., she said, when a boyfriend convinced her to try taking the pain killer oxycontin to relax. It escalated into a heroin addiction and a two year struggle to regain control of her life.
February 2, 2014
Sober living homes offer hope, support to recovering addicts

Samantha was an excellent student who played sports in high school in Doylestown, Pa., she said, when a boyfriend convinced her to try taking the pain killer Oxycontin to relax. It escalated into a heroin addiction and a two-year struggle to regain control of her life.
March 28, 2013
Community Involvement

The Hansen Foundation’s objective is to help recovering addicts by assisting those in need to access treatment. The Hansen Foundation owns and operates three Serenity Houses, extended care recovery residences in South Jersey. The Serenity Houses treat each resident as an individual with her or his own unique circumstances in order to help them sustain a life in recovery.
Serenity House
Residents living at Serenity House are expected to work full-time, go to school or volunteer. They are responsible for transporting themselves wherever they need to go.
All of their houses are very close to public transportation and residents may have their own car. Residents do all of their own food shopping and prepare their own meals in our well-appointed kitchens. Chores are rotated weekly among residents and each person is responsible to keep their space clean. Washers and dryers are supplied in each house and all cleaning supplies are provided. A house computer is available to all residents to write resumes and to facilitate their job search.
Serenity House believes in a strong 12-Step program. Residents are required to attend meetings, secure and forge a relationship with a sponsor, work the steps and become involved in the recovering community.
For additional information please contact Terri Burns, Executive Director of Operations, Serenity House & Serenity Estates, cell: (609)432-2130 or e-mail: tburns@hansenfoundationnj.org
Serenity Estates
Serenity Estates raises the standard by offering a luxury, sober-living experience with ocean views and structured, supportive living environment.
While at Serenity Estates, the structured program is as follows:
- Partial Care program at one of the local treatment centers from 8 am – 4 pm
- Gym membership to attend 4 days a week
- Assist with preparation of organic meals
- Attend local 12-step meetings with our experienced
- Recovery Support Specialists
- 24/7 supervision and transportation is provided
- No cell phones are permitted, residents may use the house phone and computers
The team at Serenity Estates believes it is important to become connected to the recovering community at this early stage in one’s recovery, so they strongly encourage obtaining a sponsor. To strengthen that relationship, they allow residents to attend meetings with their sponsor (with pre-approval).
Amenities include:
24/7 Experienced Recovery Support
Healthy Organic Meals
Transportation
Flat Screen TVs
Linens, Towels, Beach Chairs Supplied
For additional information please contact Terri Burns, Executive Director of Operations, Serenity House & Serenity Estates, cell: (609)432-2130 or e-mail: tburns@hansenfoundationnj.org
Hansen Foundation

The Hansen Foundation embraces RECOVERY – for those who suffer from substance abuse disorders, their families and friends. The Hansen Foundation owns and operates Serenity Houses, extended-care recovery residences in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The Serenity House staff treats all residents as individuals, each with unique circumstances, and provides them with the tools and skills they need to sustain successful lives in recovery.
More than Sober Living, Serenity Houses and Serenity Estates help addicts access treatment, promote healthy and sustainable life choices and reunite families. Hope Farm and Community Education Programs introduce a holistic approach to wellness and productive living. Hansen Foundation raises funds for Resident Scholarships and supplements needs for our live-saving endeavors.
Hope Farm is an operational horse farm that also has chickens, a pig and organic produce. We have facilities to provide indoor equine therapy all-year-long with over 400 acres of trails to ride.

In the soil of our farm, people find the tools they need to build a better future. Enlightened Farms Offers:
- Equine Therapy – EAGALA, PATH, and Natural
- Lifemanship trauma focused for those in recovery
- PATH Therapeutic riding for disabilities
- Trail Riding
- Organic Farming – Farm to Table
- Chicken Tending & Egg Collection
- Dressage Lessons
- Beekeeping
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Job Training

Enlightened Café will give 100% of the profit towards scholarships for those who cannot afford treatment. We will nourish the community by offering:
- Locally grown organic menu
- Live music, poetry and events
- Peer-to-peer recovery support services
- Community yoga and meditation classes
- 12-step Meetings
- Family Support Groups
And so much more! Visit the Event Calendar on our web page to view our full schedule of events and menu!

Donate & Save A Life
Giving to the Hansen Foundation supports residents through scholarships to our structured sober living programs through Serenity Houses and Estates, assists the development of Hope Farm (home of equine therapy & organic farming) and aids the ever-expanding operational improvements. All gifts, small and large, are most welcome. The Hansen Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all gifts are tax deductible.
Hansen Foundation Inc.
4 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ 08205
609-270-4443
Please visit the website for all donation opportunities.
Resources
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- Enlightened Solutions DETOX HANDBOOK 2017
COUNTY FUNDING
- Atlantic (609) 645-5932
- Bergen (201) 634-2698
- Burlington (609) 265-5530/5536
- Camden (856) 374-6361
- Cape May (609) 465-4100 Opt. 2
- Cumberland (856) 451-3727
- Essex (973) 395-8402
- Gloucester (856) 384-6886
- Hudson (201) 369-5280
- Hunterdon (908) 788-1253 Dawn
- Mercer (609) 989-6897
- Middlesex (732) 246-5652
- Monmouth (732) 431-6451 Desiree
- Morris (973) 285-6867
- Ocean (732) 341-9700 Ext. 7538, Michelle
- Passaic (973) 881-2834
- Salem (856) 935-7510 Ext. 8460, Maggie
- Somerset (908) 704-6309
- Sussex (973) 940-5200 ext. 1383 Nicholas Loizzi
- Union (908) 527-4844
- Warren (908) 475-6331 Anita Patty NJ
HOTLINES
- Addictions Hotline (800) 238-2333
- Alcoholic’s Anonymous (856) 486-4444
- SJ Al-Anon (856)547-0855
- Narcotic’s Anonymous (800) 992-0401
- Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255
- Human Trafficking 855.END.NJ.HT (855)363-6548
- Domestic Violence 1(800)572-7233
- Oxford House 1(800)689-6411
PHILADELPHIA FUNDING FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Behavioral Health Special Initiative (215) 546-1200