Steven Ellis

Peer Support Specialist | Interventionist

Adult and Adolescent

Steve was born in Miami and has lived in Florida his whole life. Steve started using and abusing drugs at the age of eleven and found himself using daily by the time he was a junior in high school.  Steve attributes his sobriety and journey in recovery to finding Narcotics Anonymous (NA) at the age of thirty-four. Since finding NA, Steve has been clean from all mood and mind altering substances for seven years.

Steve is passionate about helping the sick and suffering in any way possible. He remains active in his local homegroup and sponsors men in recovery. Steve started a path to Buddhism through his recovery, and believes in meditation and maintaining a positive mental attitude.  Steve believes in a community approach to treatment and recovery and remains open to any collaborative process in the best interest of the patient. 

Steve is a Cocoa Beach local and spends his days working as a structural contractor in Brevard County. On the weekends, Steve manages a local men's recovery residence and values the time he gets to spend with the men in recovery.

Steve is a father and enjoys spending time with his children, family, and friends. Additionally, in his free time, Steve is a die-hard Miami fan and enjoys going to football games, going to the beach, and hanging out with his dog.