Meet Sandi - An exceptional part of our Beaches staff!

Beaches Recovery is closely monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Beaches Recovery keeps a safe environment and can now screen for Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure our community is safe. All intakes are screened for COVID-19 and patients are being supervised by medical staff around the clock.

In conjunction with our existing infection control policies, Beaches Recovery and Tides Edge Recovery are closely monitoring CDC updates on the impact of the coronavirus as they are released. We would like to take the time to inform you of our facility’s preventative measures we have put in place at both of our facilities. Our goal is to keep our patients, their families, and our employees safe. All efforts are guided by and in adherence to the recommendations distributed by the CDC.

1.All staff has received infection control and prevention training.
2. Thorough disinfection and hygiene guidelines have been provided.
3. Patient care supplies such as disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers are being monitored and utilized. Hand-outs have been provided detailing general principles such as hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when coughing, and refraining from touching your eyes and/or face.
4. Screening protocols have been enhanced such as a review of travel history, and current health status in an effort to reduce those with flu like symptoms from admitting to our facilities.
5. Visitation policies will continue to be reviewed at least twice a week.
6. We are in communication with our local health department to receive important community-specific updates.

In summary, the safety of our patients, their families, and our employees is our top priority, and we will remain steadfast in our efforts to reduce any risk associated with COVID-19 and keep everyone save and healthy.

We’ve decided to start highlighting some of our employees and Alumni each month because we think they are exceptional human beings. They go above and beyond in the community and at home to represent the Beaches Recovery and Tides Edge team. We’re so proud to call them a part of our Beaches family, bringing hope to so many others each day!

This month, we’d like to introduce you to Sandi, a part of our Beaches Recovery staff . We think she’s pretty awesome. When we asked her why she thought she was being highlighted, well, check out her response and story here!

“My name is Sandi Johnson. I am a Behavioral Health Technician and a Driver for Beaches Recovery, and I’ve been with them for a little over 2 years now. There are several reasons I love my job, but first and foremost, it’s the clients. I don’t even feel like they are a part of my job. The clients are more like part of my ever expanding family! Working with them on a daily basis and getting to know each one personally helps me to better know how I can help them reach their goals. MY goal is to make sure they leave Beaches with enough ammunition to fight this disease of addiction and become the success I know they can be. Another part of my job I love is the staff! Each department plays a vital role in the success of our clients. They too are like family to me.

My job is not only rewarding because of our clients, it is a blessing in my life as well. Four years ago I was a mess! I was almost bald, 30 shades of gray (not 60), and I weighed only 92 lbs! If I hadn’t been surrounded by so many loving people to help me get healthy and sober, I most definitely wouldn’t be here to talk about it or help others.

I would like to think I was picked to represent Beaches Recovery because of my dedication to our clients. They mean everything to me. Beaches is not just a job to me. It’s a huge part of my life!

In closing, I need to say that absolutely none of this would be possible for me if it weren’t for God! I don’t make a move these days unless I feel it is God driven!”

Sandi, we’re so thankful you’re a part of our staff and Beaches family!