We offer a comprehensive program for adult men and women both younger and older, with alcohol and /or drug problems/dependency. Our goal is to give hope and help to those affected by alcoholism and drug addiction through education and high quality treatment, including family support and aftercare in the community.  Note: We are Gay friendly.

OUR STAFF: 

 J R Savitch, M.D., has had an extensive career in the health industry. As a Vietnam War Navy Veteran, Mental Health Technician in the early 1970's at Jackson Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, a Firefighter/ Paramedic afterward, an RN, then a Nurse Practitioner since 1980 and finally an M.D. degree in 2001/2, he has dedicated his life to helping others.  Although he is living in Fort Lauderdale, he visits the Recovery Center and is still actively treating and evaluating patients. 

Our Psychiatrist, Dr. Wilson Curva, has been a former Minister Of Health in Ecuador and has worked in the field of addiction for many years .
Our Medical Doctor, Dr. J. Rendon-Mackliff, has been a licensed physician for many years.  He is available on call and is located less than 5 minutes from our facility.

Our Head Counselor and Director, Jim Myklebust,  has been working in the addiction field for many years and is highly qualified on many levels.  Look over his biography below.

Our non-professional staff are professionals in their own right.  Our grounds keeper is a master mechanic/ builder/ plumber and electrician.  Our hard working housekeeper is both professional and caring.  Our Chef is a super cook and makes everything taste delicious! 

Our 'house manager', Susan Schlesinger, was a practicing attorney in the U.S. and now finds peace and purpose at "The Ocean".  She holds several degrees and wears several hats at the Center.  She makes sure things run smoothly and acts as the liaison between clients and staff.  She is our psychologist and is also in charge of 2 other members of the team..."Poochie" and "Gina" (Our Canines).

Our newest member of the team is Case Manager, Lauren McGregor.   She will be doing educational  programs,  meditation,  teaching and much more.  She will assist our Counselor/therapist. 

Our pets Poochie and Gina (Boxer and Rottweiler) are on hand for pet therapy when the occasion arises.  Check out their sunset picture on the photo album page (the last picture).

Biographical Information for: Jim Myklebust, M. A.

Jim’s career in the areas of mental health and addictions treatment began over thirty five years ago, when he was asked to direct a community program for at risk youth in Dallas, Texas.  In 1979 Jim graduated from the University of Houston with a Masters Degree in Counseling.  He held appointments as an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and faculty member in the School of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch Campus in Galveston, Texas.  He was a therapist in a community mental health center in rural southwestern Colorado, Clinical Director of a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team in Colorado and New Mexico, and an Employee Assistance Program Owner/Director there as well.  The EAP program that he started in 1989 is still in operation today.

  In 1995, Jim was asked to help develop the first Out Patient Addictions Treatment Program for Cottonwood de Tucson, a residential addictions treatment center in Arizona.  At that time Jim was either certified or licensed as a therapist in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico and a Certified Employee Assistance Professional.  In 1998, Jim began traveling into Canada and the Southwestern and Western US providing workshops to First Nations Communities addressing strategies for working with at risk and addicted youth.  This work ultimately led to Jim moving to Canada and working with Poundmaker’s Lodge Addictions Treatment Centre as their Clinical Supervisor.   Poundmaker’s is a 54 bed residential program and the oldest Aboriginal addictions treatment program in Canada. 

 Beginning in 2005 and until Jim made the decision to move back to Tucson, Arizona, he served as the Executive Director of the Edmonton Drug Treatment and Community Restoration Court, one of six Drug Treatment Courts in Canada.  During that time he was also a part-time instructor at GrantMacEwan College in the Aboriginal Police Studies Program.     

  Throughout the last half of his career, Jim’s own spiritual path and personal recovery took shape and has grown to include participation in 12-step support group meetings and traditional spiritual practices.

  Jim is extremely grateful to be a part of the team at Ocean Rehab.  He believes that all addicts and alcoholics that want help should have access to quality addictions treatment programming in a safe, secure and beautiful environment without costing the individual or family a small fortune.  Ocean Rehab is all of that and more.

We employ only well qualified people (and canines)with experience and that special quality that helps motivate our clients to recover.

CALL: 888-OCEAN 80 (888-623-2680) or    954-993-7246  Kathy/Intake Coordinator

We will help answer your questions and concerns.

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