VOYAGE RECOVERY CENTER - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
- Member of the Outreach & Admissions Team
Adam Perry is a south Florida native who has worked in the substance abuse and mental health field since 2008. He is passionate about helping families navigate crises and guide them to transformative care.
Adam's career began at the Hanley Center 12 years ago, first as a volunteer and then as behavioral health tech, later becoming the lead counselor assistant overseeing the Men's Unit. While working for Caron, Adam taught continuing education training for staff on de-escalation and crisis intervention. He then worked as the Director of Operations and clinical coordinator of an extended care program in Manhattan and then as a primary counselor at Family First Adolescent Services.
Adam knows how difficult it can be trying to get sober young. After several attempts at recovery after high school, he found sustained sobriety over thirteen years ago--and wishes that Voyage had been open back in 2000.
Adam is a painter, designer and a musician. These pursuits have lead him to different parts of the helping field and the country. Before coming on board at Voyage, Adam helped clinicians develop and launch their private practices and agencies.
Adam lives with his wife and 5-year-old son in Minneapolis, but often visits his family in North Palm Beach and his Voyage family.
Job Titles:
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- CO - FOUNDER
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the Outreach & Admissions Team
- Kevin Bandy Co - Founded Voyage, With a Shared Vision of Hope for Young Men Struggling With Addiction
Alex is a successful entrepreneur. He's a seed investor and on the Board of Directors of Boatsetter.com, the worlds leading peer-to-peer boat marketplace. Alex also owns and oversees Gulfstream Boat Club and Gulfstream Yacht Managment.
Alex co-founded Voyage because he believes that men get better with good treatment. He found recovery in 2007, and credits the creative clinical approach of that treatment center with the freedom he enjoys today. Giving back and helping young men recover is at the core of his values.
Following treatment, Alex built his success from scratch working at a local marina. He has since built and invested in a number of businesses in the marine and travel/hospitality space.
When an opportunity presented itself to co-found a treatment center for young adult men, he shifted his focus to his passion for recovery and now plays a hands-on role with the team at Voyage.
Alex brings to Voyage a keen understanding of what it takes to be a mission-driven company from start to success. Beyond Voyage, Alex is a devoted philanthropist; he is a board member of Delray Beach Boys and Girls Club, and the Warner Foundation.
Alex Warner and Kevin Bandy co-founded Voyage, with a shared vision of hope for young men struggling with addiction.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of NURSING
- Member of the Medical Team
- Nurse
Barbara has been a practicing nurse for over 40 years, almost all of that time in Palm Beach County. She spent a lifetime in neonatal intensive care before transitioning to medical foster care, ultimately finding her passion working with substance use disorder patients.
Job Titles:
- DIRECTOR of BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
As the Director of Business Development, Caroline oversees Voyage's strategic partnerships, clinical outreach, and marketing, and helps with admissions. After struggling with addiction during her adolescence and young adult years , Caroline found the freedom of long-term recovery at age 21. Since then, she has made it her mission to help others struggling with substance abuse and other mental health
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR
David found the gift of long term sobriety in 2013, at the age of 18. With the help of his family, David was able to go to treatment and lay a strong foundation of recovery that set him up for long term success.
In 2015, David took a job with a non-profit treatment center in his hometown of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. He joined Voyage just as we opened our doors in March of 2017 and has been an integral part of our organization.
David started as a Behavioral Health Technician and has worked his way to becoming our Operations Supervisor. He prides himself on ensuring the day to day operations of Voyage run smoothly so our patients can get the most out of their stay. Knowing what it's like to be a young man in early sobriety, his approach to helping our patients is one of empathy and understanding.
Job Titles:
- MEDICAL DIRECTOR
- Member of the Medical Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Treatment Team
- PSYCHOLOGIST
Dr. Mike O'Hara PsyD, is a native Floridian. He grew up in Palm Beach County boating, fishing, and diving, making him a perfect fit for Voyage's unique approach of clinically rich treatment with innovative experiential therapy.
Dr O'Hara obtained his undergraduate degree from University of Florida, Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from St. Thomas University and Doctorate degree from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, Florida.
Since entering the field more than 20 years ago, Dr O'Hara has practiced clinical and forensic psychology across South Florida, developing expertise in diagnostic evaluation and treatment.
Dr O'Hara meets with all Voyage patients to facilitate psychological testing and diagnostics, identifying each patient's needs as well as their individual strengths. Dr O'Hara works closely with Voyage's Clinical Director, Medical Director, and Primary Therapists in support of each patient's lasting recovery.
Dr Nguyen is Voyage's Medical Director and an integral part of each patient's experience at Voyage. Being board-certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine, Dr Nguyen's expertise is a key element in addressing and treating the dual diagnosis needs of each patient. Dr Nguyen provides direct care throughout each patient's stay, while working closely his primary therapist and the rest of the treatment team to support each patient's goals.
Dr Nguyen has practiced psychiatry in a wide variety of settings, and has specifically excelled in working with young adults struggling with substance use disorder. His practice has included all levels of care, from the beginning stages of detoxification to working with people who have already completed a program like Voyage.
Job Titles:
- CASE MANAGER
- Member of the Treatment Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Treatment Team
- PRIMARY THERAPIST
Job Titles:
- Member of the Experiential Team
- EXPERIENTIAL COORDINATOR
Jack joined Voyage's Experiential Team in 2020. Jack grew up in coastal New Jersey spending his life on and in the ocean. His love for the ocean started with recreation, but took on a deeper meaning of self-care when Jack found recovery many years ago. Jack's expertise and experience include being a competition swimmer, 13-year lifeguard in Ocean Rescue, Wilderness First Aid Certified and an experienced surfer. Jack is the resident expert for any Voyage patient craving success fishing off of Voyage's backyard dock.
Jack's strength is connecting of-the-moment experiences with self-care and personal growth, whether he's immersed with our men in an experiential or checking what's biting off the dock.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Treatment Team
- PRIMARY THERAPIST
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- COMPLIANCE & QA OFFICER
Job Titles:
- CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- CO - FOUNDER
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the Treatment Team
Job Titles:
- Member of the Operations Team
- ALUMNI COORDINATOR
Kevin began his journey in recovery in 2018 when coming to South Florida from Chicagoland to seek freedom from addiction. After completing his treatment program, he stayed in the area to build a foundation on the twelve steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to help him achieve long term sobriety.
With some sobriety under his belt, Kevin started working at local treatment centers as a Behavioral Health Technician. With a strong work ethic and compassion for others in early recovery, he worked his way up to Alumni Coordinator at Voyage. Kevin is responsible for staying in touch with all of our alumni including parents, hosting weekly Zoom meetings, and planning events for alumni to help them build sober support.
Motivated by his work in substance abuse treatment centers, Kevin is continuing his education and will obtain a degree in Human Services with a concentration in addictions. During his free time, Kevin enjoys spending time with his fiancé and daughter, going to amusement parks, and taking family trips to the beach.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Experiential Team
- DIRECTOR of EXPERIENTIAL
Job Titles:
- Member of the Treatment Team
- PRIMARY THERAPIST
Job Titles:
- Member of the Medical Team
- NURSE PRACTITIONER
Patrick works closely with our Medical Director and treatment team in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, both medically and psychiatrically. He assists with medication management, preventative care, and managing existing medical conditions a Voyage patient may have.
Patrick began his medical career working as a Registered Nurse in ERs and trauma centers, where he found passion helping individuals with underlying substance use disorders. After furthering his education and receiving his APRN, Patrick transitioned to working in substance abuse treatment programs full-time.
Patrick is an avid fisherman and diver, and loves sharing that passion with the patients of Voyage.
Job Titles:
- CLINICAL DIRECTOR
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Member of the Treatment Team
Ryan comes to Voyage with more than a decade of experience in substance use disorder treatment. Before joining the Voyage team, Ryan held a corporate position overseeing multiple drug and alcohol treatment facilities.
His path into the field of drug and alcohol treatment when Ryan was a college sophomore struggling with drug and alcohol use. With his family's support, he entered a long-term residential treatment program for young men.
His career has grown through work in a variety positions within drug and alcohol treatment centers, informing his understanding in all aspects of treatment programs.
The core of Ryan's passion has always been guiding, supporting, and honoring the crucible of the individual and family into recovery. As a licensed therapist, he is well versed in treatment of addiction, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Ryan remains active with the academic community and is a Board Member for Florida Atlantic University's School of Social Work Professional Development.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Experiential Team
- STUDENT INTERN
Job Titles:
- Member of the Wellness Team
- DIETITIAN / NUTRITIONIST