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“At Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall, we believe in creating an environment of community and connection through compassion. Our licensed and credentialed team is dedicated and passionate about healing and recovery.
All services offered at Bracebridge Hall are connected through an integrated wellness model. This includes a fully infused spiritual program, music therapy, yoga, meditation, aromatherapy, and Reiki.
Bracebridge Hall is situated on 560-acres of picturesque views of the Sassafras River, which invites nature hikes along the water and stunning wildlife viewing opportunities.
At Bracebridge Hall, we believe in creating long lasting relationships and building support systems that meet the needs of our patients. We believe in recovery. We believe in YOU.”
Domenica Personti – CEO
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Treatment Programs
Treatment Programs
Located on the Sassafras River, in Earleville, Maryland our 500-acre Bracebridge Hall campus is an innovative center for addiction treatment. We treat individuals and their families struggling with addiction to:
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We provide evidence-based addiction treatment delivered by our team of Masters Level clinicians, primary therapists, doctors, psychiatrists, and nurses in a comfortable and secure facility, with 24/7 medical supervision.
To ensure patients remain committed to treatment and succeed on their journey of recovery, our complete continuum of care includes medically-monitored detox, residential inpatient, and outpatient treatment services at our Earleville, MD facility. Additionally, we offer specialized programs for:
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For patients who have a co-occurring mental health disorder as well as a substance use disorder, we offer specialized therapy. Some of our therapy programs include treatment for:
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What to Expect
Our comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating addiction ensures all underlying aspects of your addiction are treated. Our holistic approach to treatment at our facility includes:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Immersive 12 Step Programming
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Bio-Psycho-Social, Medial & Psychiatric Evaluations
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Diet, Nutrition, & Wellness Coaching
- Fitness and Tennis/Basketball
- Canine Therapy
- Spiritual Services
- Interactive Skill-Based Workshops
- Psychiatric Care
- Confidence-Building workshops
- Sober Fun Outings
- Nature Walks
- SMART Recovery
- Peer and Alumni Support
Treatment Team
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Domenica Personti, LCDP, CADC, CCDP, CPS - CEO
Domenica is not only the CEO at Bracebridge Hall, but she is also the Corporate Regional Outpatient Director overseeing our New Jersey and Delaware outpatient sites.
Domenica has worked in the Behavioral Health field since 1998 and within many different modalities of treatment. She has specialized training in trauma-informed care, medication-assisted recovery, forensic mental health counseling, crisis management, criminal justice and justice-involved populations, adolescent treatment, disease education, harm reduction, substance abuse, and violence prevention.
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Heather Frye, APRN, PMHNP-BC, MSN, MBA, Director of Therapeutic Services
Heather Frye is a Board-Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and serves as the Clinical Director at Recovery Centers of America, Bracebridge Hall. Heather came to RCA from Drexel University, her alma mater, where she served as the Track Director for the PMHNP Program. Heather specializes in the assessment and treatment of co-occurring disorders and collaborates intensely with the clinical team to individualize patient care. She has co-presented Give Power to Word of Mouth: Adding a Clinical Education Component to a Community Service Program on Heroin at the International Nurses Society on Addiction conference and presented Spread HOPE (Heroin Opioids Public Education): Nursing Pearls for Patient Education at the Delaware Nurses Association Annual Conference.
Dr. Mark Harris, DO, Medical Director
Dr. Harris is Board Certified in Family Medicine and has practiced as a family care physician and addiction treatment professional throughout the mid-Atlantic region. He joins our team at Bracebridge Hall with over 20 years of experience in family and addiction medicine. After earning his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Harris completed a Family Medicine residency at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.
Theresa Oakley, Associate Medical Director
Teedo joined Bracebridge Hall, RCA in September 2016 as a nurse practitioner and quickly moved into the Associate Medical Director position by February 2017, becoming a strong advocate for addiction recovery.
Entering the field through paramedicine in 2010, Teedo soon found her passion in nursing and finalized her formal education from Wilmington University in 2013 as a Board-Certified Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Nurse Practice.
Through her work as an Emergency Department Travel Nurse along the east coast, Teedo is passionate about giving back to communities in need. Teedo has traveled and used her professional skills to provide care to outlying villages in Managua, Nicaragua with the Nicaraguan American Nurses Association. Teedo carries that same dedication into her daily interactions with patients, focusing on the best interest of each of them.
Julie Hammersley, BS, CPRS, Senior Clinical Coordinator
Julie is set to graduate following next semester with a Master’s In Administration of Human Services degree from Wilmington University. Julie is a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), a Certified HCV & HIV tester, and an Overdose Prevention and Naloxone trainer. Julie has extensive experience in behavioral health with specialties in Peer Supervision and Addictions and has been in leadership roles for the past five years.
Julie has spent over 5 years as Program Manager at Brandywine Counseling and Community Services for Prevention and Intervention programs such as Delaware’s Overdose Survival Education and Syringe Exchange. She has worked with other community outreach programs such as Sojourners Place and the Friendship House, both in Wilmington, Delaware. Julie's dedication is evident in her advocacy for clients and a creative approach to service delivery. Julie is a single mother of three children and effectively manages her home, career, and school.
Ana Kempner, Director of Admissions
Ana Kempner joined Recovery Centers of America in 2017 as a Financial Counselor and since has moved into the role of Director of Admissions and Utilization Review. Ana has worked in the mental health and substance abuse field since graduation from Liberty University with her bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2011.
In 2013, she graduated with her master’s in human services with a specialty in Health & Wellness and recently obtained her Drug and Alcohol Counselor Certification.
Peter Krespan, Recovery Educator
Peter Krespan has been working in the substance abuse field since 2017, and active in the recovery community since 2016. Working on the front lines of addiction and helping those suffering find freedom is Peter's heartfelt purpose in life.
Peter is a Recovery Educator at Bracebridge Hall, where he teaches patients the power and simplicity of the 12 steps and spiritual action. Holding group sessions and individual sessions with patients to promote understanding and practice of the principles, Peter engages with patients to show them the peace available to them through recovery.
Paul Norris, Wellness Coordinator
Paul Norris has over 17 years of experience with personal training. His passion for helping others achieve their goals, while also loving interacting and communicating with others, is what guided him to this career. He truly enjoys motivating, inspiring, and pushing people to be better than they’ve ever thought – which helps him do the same for himself. Wellness is so much more than just physical well-being, Paul teaches – it’s a balance in mind, body, and spirit.
Paul’s goals as a personal trainer are to pass his knowledge and effective communication skills on to patients, so they can implement this information and techniques not just in their fitness, but in their everyday lives and recovery journey.
KC Poore, Director of Facilities
KC Poore was born and raised in Cecil County, Maryland and grew up the grounds of Bracebridge Hall while assisting his dad in his position as the Estate Caretaker. KC has twenty years of combined experience in grounds maintenance, operations, fleet management, and facilities. Prior to joining the team at BBH, KC owned and operated his own company which specialized in maintenance management, supply chain management, recruiting, and grounds maintenance. As the Facilities Director at BBH, KC is responsible for facilities management, contracts planning, vender relationships, performance, schedule, compliance, budget management, expense reporting, and safety and risk management.
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Family Programs & Alumni
A Focus on Family
Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall’s clinical team provides comprehensive family therapy to improve communication.
Evidence-based research shows that when addiction treatment includes the whole family, the likelihood of success is significantly greater. That’s why Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall provides family services to help patients and their families health together. These services include family therapy, family support groups, and more.
Our treatment doesn’t leave when you leave our facility. Our regional alumni program helps sustain long-term recovery by providing an ongoing, support network.
Family Welcome Kit
As a family member, we’d like to welcome you to Recovery Centers of Bracebridge Hall. Our Family Welcome Kit will provide you with important information regarding your loved one’s stay at RCA and how you can participate in their recovery.
Weekly Alumni Meetings
One of the best ways you can sustain and support long-term recovery is to stay involved in Recovery Centers of America Alumni Association.
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Alumni Association Events
February, March, April & December:
- Alumni & Patient Family-Style Diner at Bracebridge Hall
Every Saturdays 5:00 p.m. - Alumni & Patient Family-Style Diner at Bracebridge Hall
Every Saturdays 5:00 p.m.
Family Welcome Kit
As a family member, we’d like to welcome you to Recovery Centers of Bracebridge Hall. Our Family Welcome Kit will provide you with important information regarding your loved one’s stay at RCA and how you can participate in their recovery.
Weekly Alumni Meetings
One of the best ways you can sustain and support long-term recovery is to stay involved in Recovery Centers of America Alumni Association.
VIEW SCHEDULE
Alumni Association Events
February, March, April & December:
- Alumni & Patient Family-Style Diner at Bracebridge Hall
Every Saturdays 5:00 p.m. - Alumni & Patient Family-Style Diner at Bracebridge Hall
Every Saturdays 5:00 p.m.
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Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall has partnered with insurance companies to be in network in order to make treatment affordable and accessible. To find out how much addiction treatment your health insurance will cover, call us at 1-800-RECOVERY or complete our insurance verification form.
Facility Info
A Focus On Quality
Our sites are modern and comfortable so you can focus on recovery.
Recovery Centers of America at Bracebridge Hall
314 Grove Neck Rd
Earleville, MD 21919
Phone
1-800-RECOVERY
Admissions Hours
Open 24, hours, 7 days a week
Visitation Hours
Family Program Visitation
Saturday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00-3:00 p.m.