The Center's staff of trained professionals guides each young man and woman through an individual treatment program. The staff includes a medical director, clinical psychologist, certified chemical dependency counselors, youth counselors, house managers, an activities coordinator, teachers with appropriate credentials for the educational program, and a full administrative staff.

The staff offers recovery education and individual and group counseling. The primary treatment occurs in same-gender therapeutic groups. This helps to create healthy peer group processes that youths can replicate in their communities. The daily group therapy sessions help each young person see his or her troubles as part of a predictable pattern resulting from drug or alcohol use. More importantly, these groups allow them to begin to process, learn and reinforce healthy ways to cope with life's demands with the support of peers who give positive and healthy feedback.

KEY STAFF MEMBERS:

Jeffrie L. Wagner, MA, MFT, CSAC, Executive Director, has over 15 years of experience in the field of addiction. Jeff received his Masters in Professional Counseling at Argosy University in Honolulu, Hawaii and his Bachelors in Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and background in the practice of Marriage & Family Therapy, Jeff has worked extensively with community coalitions and has directed programs targeting addictions and substance use prevention. Jeff is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the Hawaii Association of Marriage & Family Therapy.

Jeffrie has 20 years of experience in business administration and business management at the corporate level. He and his wife, Helen, have owned and operated a small service business in Hawaii for over 15 years. His business management skills coupled with his experience in the field of chemical dependency will help drive the organization forward both fiscally and clinically.

In his spare time, Jeff travels with his wife to far off places for some well earned rest and relaxation. He loves scuba diving, boogey boarding, and relaxing on the beach.

Jill Wojcik, MSW, Clinical Director, is a licensed social worker in the state of Hawaii. She received her BA in psychology with a minor in criminal justice at Buffalo State College in New York. She continued her education at the University of Buffalo where she obtained her Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Health, Mental Health, and Disability. Prior to taking the position of Clinical Director, she had worked in a newly created position of Mental Health Specialist at BBC. She is currently in the process of being certified as a substance abuse counselor.

Jill’s interest and enthusiasm in the field of mental health and addictions is a great asset to the clients and center. Her recent educational experience brings innovation and drive to the program.

When not at work, Jill enjoys Hawaii’s ocean and sea-life as well as a divine interest in nature and travel. Jill has strong ties to her family in Buffalo, New York, from whom she inherited her passion for working in the field of mental health.