Rick is committed to expanding the alumni program by starting the relationship with each individual while they’re still at Brookdale. Rick takes the time to meet with every patient and encourages them to stay connected with their Brookdale supports upon completion, especially with Discovery365 which has been a groundbreaking program for the clients he services. Rick has a unique position that allows him to be in front of the community where he employs passion and enthusiasm to keep patients motivated for recovery.

Rick conducts lectures, runs small groups, completes patient exit interviews, runs detox meetings, and coordinates the speaker schedule.  He leads the coordination of Ddiscovery365 and its implementation, yielding the highest engagement rate in the company.  Rick aims to ease negative thinking patterns and provide education on solution-based practices that benefit those in early recovery.  Rick always makes himself available as a confidant and mentor for the patients whether they are still at in treatment or have become part of the alumni family.