Who We Are

We are a group of professionals who have dedicated our careers to helping others. We have worked all arenas of the treatment universe and have decided to give back directly. We have elected to have our own treatment center because we know first hand that people need help and they need other people in their lives to give them hope. That regardless of the odds or your own personal circumstances it will all work out. We know the power of the individual, group and family. We know how treatment is supposed to work and are willing to show others the benefit of recovery.

Our Dedicated Staff

Ben Brafman, LMHC, CAP - Clinical Director President / CEO

Ben is the President and CEO of Destination Hope.  He a leading authority in Men’s issues and has focused his treatment center to help not only the men that participate in the program but the families as well. Ben is the founder of 2 non for profit organizations; The Evan Glugeth substance abuse and relapse prevention fund and Rx Angels.  Rx Angels is dedicated to helping families that cannot afford medication and treatment. Ben has been awarded the spirit of the community award given to those who excel in helping others in the local community.  Ben has helped families all over the country from South Florida to Atlanta, Georgia to Santa Barbara, California.  He is a published author in the area of dual diagnosis and chemical dependency.  Ben is also an educator, supervising and training others to be certified professionals in the field of addiction.

Suzanne Brafman, LCSW - Vice President / CFO

Arthur Smith, CAP – Therapist

Arthur has been in the field of addiction for over 10 years. He has worked as a therapist dedicated to helping others out of the grips of addiction and into recovery.  Arthur also has close ties to the South Florida community working with local charities with similar problems and concerns.  In addition, Arthur is a reviewer for the Florida Certification board.  He has helped many professionals in the addiction field realize their dreams.

Thomas Sibilia - Director of Marketing and Provider Relations

Helene Adler CAP - Therapist

Katherine Weisgerber, CAC - Director of Case Management Services

Christine Holloway - Office Director

Dave LeClair, MSW, CAP - Therapist  
          
Dave has decades in the subtleties of addiction and recovery.  Dave utilizes a wide range of practices to positively influence patients and families.  Dave works closely with individualizing aftercare plans and making them appropriate for the individual and their families.  Dave is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers and Florida Association of Social Workers.