VINCE GUILFOIL - FOUNDER & CEO
Vince believes that early in his journey of recovery, in 1982, he was fortunate to receive
the support from the dedicated professionals at Caron Foundation. He is committed to passing on the type of therapeutic and
spiritual help he received to others who are struggling with addiction. He gives back the love and care to others as freely
as it was given to him. He knows recovery as an insider. With 29 years of sobriety, he is a friend in recovery to those in
need.
VINCE'S CREED
" I will be honest, sincere, and forthright
in all my relationships with our residents and associates. I will always try to make helpful suggestions that are only
in an individuals best interests and will only give recommendations that I myself would undertake under similar circumstances."
GERRY EGAN - VICE PRESIDENTS AND GENERAL MANAGER
Gerry has long traveled the road to recovery and provided assistance
to countless people while on his journey. He has been clean and sober for 32 years and has helped guide Serenity Recovery
Living Centers for the past four years.
With
38 years of public service, Gerry has compiled a notable record. He has served as the High Sheriff of New London County. He
has served for 15 years on the Board of the Southeastern Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence and was Chairman for over
six years. He helped steer SCADD from bankruptcy to its present day status as a 3.5 Level treatment provider. Gerry has also
been the Coordinator/Counselor of the 24-bed in-patient treatment program for the Connecticut Department of Corrections and
state referred offenders. With his extensive experience, Gerry is very knowledgeable of the system and what resources
are available to assist our residents.
JEANNE MARSHALL. LCSW, LADC
DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
A well-known and respected clinician,
agency Clinical Director, clinical consultant to DCF, and Medicaid System Manager, Jeanne has is well aware of the clinical
needs and resources in Southeastern Connecticut. In 2004, she was invited to join the DMHAS Commissioner's Clinical Cabinet to
plan new state wide initiatives. She has developed comprehensive programs for the Southeast Council on Alcoholism and Drug
Dependence, worked tirelessly as a therapist and became skilled at extensively networking in the community in order to
get the best recovery services for are residents. Jeanne is known for providing a compassionate, seamless continuity of care
to improve the quality of life for persons recovering from addiction.
DOUG LAVINE, MS,LADC
DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR
(Contractor with Serenity Recovery Living Centers)
For every person suffering from addiction,
Doug's philosophy is that one size does not fit all and that there are many paths to recovery. Evidence-based and client-centered,
Doug joins with residents in stopping the cycle of shame and raising self-esteem for the recovering person. He guides residents
in learning healthy ways to manage their emotional pain and in finding solutions to meet their daily challenges. Doug conducts
group, family and individual therapy sessions and offers educational lectures about the biology of substance abuse. Doug can
also conduct assessments and administer drug testing. He accepts all major and most state health insurance plans.
MELODY NELSON - DIRECTOR of MARKETING and DEVELOPMENT
Melody has a unique blend of blend of professional
and personal experiences that gives her exceptional insight into the real world workings of governmental agencies in
addition to the burdens that the family members of substance abusers carry. She has worked closely professionally with
top government officials at the state and local level. Personally, she is the daughter,ex-wife, and mother of substance abusers.
In the area of Marketing and Development, she has sat on both sides of the table. In support of her
own family support group, she has obtained operational funding. She has also sat on a grant review board at Yale University
that was considering funding for initiatives in both family support and drug and alcohol support programs. She has received
a legislative appointment to serve on the Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Committee and co-chairs the HUSKY
Quality Committee sub-committee. She is active both professionally and personally in her local community and is currently working
on her Master Gardener's Certificate.
