UF Health Florida Recovery Center

04/17/2026

On behalf of the Florida Recovery Center it is with deep sadness that we share that Dr. Scott Teitelbaum passed away last evening, surrounded by his family and friends. Scott has been with the Florida Recovery Center since the beginning, and his impact on the lives of those in recovery, both locally and nationally, is too great to capture. He leaves behind five children and two grandchildren, and will be missed and mourned by so many.

A Funeral service will be held Sunday, 4/19 at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend
Forest Meadows Cemetery - Central
4100 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32606

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to https://giving.uff.ufl.edu/.../023155-uf-psychiatry.../
to continue to support his mission.

Words cannot express what he has meant to so many, and we appreciate the support during this time. Dr William Hollifield is stepping in as the interim medical director. And so, while we continue to grieve for his loss, we will continue to move forward because of him, for him, and to honor him. He truly brought FRC to life, and we will do what he would most want – to help those still struggling and provide a space for recovery. FRC will continue to navigate this time in grief but move forward in helping those find recovery to honor what he knew to be true, Recovery Works.

10/23/2025

Take a look at the new campus.

UF Health Florida Recovery Center proudly opened the doors to its beautiful new campus in northwest Gainesville in July 2025. For more than 25 years, FRC has...

09/26/2025

What an amazing day we had! The 6th annual Run 4 Recovery was a success! Each year in September we gather together for a morning of connection to bring awareness to an important cause. Last weekend we enjoyed a beautiful day at Depot Park to run/walk in celebration of those in recovery. 1 in 10 individuals in the US meet criteria for a substance use diagnosis. While addiction can be a lonely road, the path to recovery is built on connection, one step at a time! Thank you to everyone who came out and showed their support!

We wouldn't have been able to put it all together without the help of our amazing sponsors!
The Pro Team - Keller Williams Realty Law Offices of Edwards & Jones Meridian Healthcare

Also, Next Recovery Gainesville Health & Fitness The Vines REI Zero Hour Life Center LifeSouth Community Blood Centers Elite DNA Behavioral Health Kona Ice of Gainesville
The Nehemiah Project, Gainesville Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce and many more, who were supporting the cause!

Shout out to Florida Race Day - Race Timing / Race Organizing for timing the race. The results can be found here, plus more pictures https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/150706/ -586864;perpage:100

Recovery Month may be coming to a close, but every month, and every day we continue to support family, friends, and colleagues whose mission it is to support recovery. We know for a fact that Recovery is Possible!

07/23/2025

Check out a few pictures of the new FRC campus. With brand new patient apartments and updated administrative offices, we are all settled in, and facilitating programming.

If you or a loved one needs help with a substance use disorder, call us now, and we can help.

Contact us at 352-265-4372 to learn more.

07/17/2025

Video footage available to download here. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Where there is breath, there is hope. Those simple words of comfort, wisdom and encouragement —…

02/21/2025

We are overjoyed to share we met our goal of 40 donors!!!

To every person who donated, who shared, or who just supports the mission, Thank you! Recovery is Possible! We look forward to continuing to help those struggling and helping families rebuild!

We are thrilled to share that we reached our Gator Giving Day goal of 40 donors, unlocking a generous gift from the Allison family! Your support helps UF Health Florida Recovery Center extend its reach and continue making a meaningful impact in our community. and it's not too late to give a gift to https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/florida-recovery-center-capital-fund

02/20/2025

We are 1 donor away from unlocking $50,000! We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support. Please keep the momentum going! Join Dr Carl A and Burt B in supporting the Florida Recovery Center to help those struggling with mental health and addiction. Recovery is Possible!

To learn more and give back now visit https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/florida-recovery-center-capital-fund

02/20/2025

Today is ! Please consider donating to FRC today. Every contribution helps!

Carl and Joan Allison have pledged to give up to $100,000 in memory of their son, Dr. Jared Carl Allison, who was a Florida Recovery Center alumnus, but we need 40 donors to unlock it! Every 10 donors who make gifts to support FRC and addiction recovery unlocks a $25,000 donation from the Allison family until we reach the full $100,000. Your gift still makes a difference beyond 40 donors, so keep the momentum going and take a stand for the UF Health Florida Recovery Center.

https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/florida-recovery-center-capital-fund

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02/17/2025

We are so grateful for individuals like Burt who are joining others on Gator Giving Day. See why he chose to support FRC:

“I’m inspired to give because I know what it’s like to need help and not know where to turn. Recovery isn’t just about abstinence; it’s about rebuilding a life, and that takes support, structure, and access to quality treatment. The Florida Recovery Center provides that. I see the impact of addiction every day in my work, and I know that for many people, the only thing standing between them and healing is access to care.

Giving to this cause is about more than just money, it’s about investing in people who are trying to reclaim their lives. It’s about honoring the professionals who dedicate themselves to this work and making sure the next person who walks through those doors has a real shot at recovery. Addiction is a disease that thrives in isolation, but recovery happens in the community. If I can be part of building that community, even in a small way, then I want to do that.

There was a time when I needed help and people showed up for me. Now it’s my turn.”

Burton Burt LMHC, MCAP, Substance Abuse Therapist

Build the recovery community with Burt by making your gift today:
https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/florida-recovery-center-capital-fund?fbclid=IwY2xjawITXl9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQCGDpDaUAdMAiutIWy0tlBac-lg2BihnS5FQTgGtgEWDvS_Yy662OH0rA_aem_g3Miv2_TaHzZ25LfVvlTnw

A state-of-the-art Florida Recovery Center – ranked #1 in Florida and #5 nationwide according to Newsweek – will be opening in Fall 2025. Future patients will benefit from expanded care thanks to the two new residential buildings with 138 beds, which will allow us to serve more patients struggli...

02/06/2025

1 in 10 Americans meet criteria for a substance use disorder. The World Health Organization estimates close to 3 million people lose their lives to alcohol and drug related causes per year.

Carl and Joan Allison lost their son to the disease of addiction. To help support the mission of recovery for others, they are pledging up to $100,000 to the Florida Recovery Center. They are asking for others to help join the cause.

On February 20, 2025 UF invites you to participate in Gator Giving Day. UF Health has highlighted the Florida Recovery Center as a high priority area to increase the clinical needs in an ever-growing area of mental health and substance use treatment.

Please consider joining the Allison’s and donate today. To learn more and donate now, click on the link below.

https://givingday.ufl.edu/campaigns/florida-recovery-center-capital-fund

Carl and Joan Allison have pledged to give $100,000 in memory of their son, Dr. Jared Carl Allison, who was a Florida Recovery Center alumnus. For every 10 donors who make gifts to support FRC and addiction recovery, an additional $25,000 will be donated from the Allison family, up to $100,000 and 4...