We’ve all had similar life experiences

Our team of recovery specialists and educators have been integrally involved in the recovery community for years. We only allow individuals who have personally experienced the pain of living a life with substance use and other mental health disorders to provide mentorship. Each of our staff are themselves in recovery or have been personally affected and understand the hardships, obstacles and the resilience that is required to achieve and sustain a life in recovery. We want to support our clients to build a self-directed purposeful life and our sole mission is to serve you.

  • John Buschner

    Recovery Coach, Family Specialist, Interventionist, Habit Change Mentor

    John Buschner is a Peer Recovery Coach who has completed the certification requirements to provide Substance Use and Mental Health peer support in the State of NJ. John holds an MA in Criminology from Rutgers University and has fulfilled multiple roles in the recovery field for last 5 years. John is a also an individual in long term recovery with 7+ years of sobriety and has been working diligently to expand the application of the CRAFT method so that individuals who are struggling can be influenced by their family members rather than the often antiquated and hard judicial process.

  • Vance Mulholland

    Recovery Coach, Recovery Coach Trainer, Anger Management Specialist, CADC

    Vance Mulholland is Peer Recovery Coach who has completed the certification requirements to provide Substance Use and Mental Health peer support in the State of NJ. Vance is also a Recovery Coach Trainer and a Specialist in Anger Management. Vance has been working as an Addiction Professional for over 10 years in a multitude of capacities. He has also recently completed all of requirements to be certified as a CADC in NJ.

  • Toni Kearon

    Recovery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, Art Therapist, CADC Intern

    Toni Kearon is a Peer Recover Coach who has completed the certification requirements to provide Substance Use peer support in NJ. Toni is employed as a CADC intern at an MAT clinic in NJ. She has as passion for community and has executed numerous mental health wellness art events that welcome everyone. Toni is also preparing to launch a Celebrate Recovery Program at her church as she exhibits a strong passion and understanding of the importance of embracing spirituality on one’s journey in recovery.

  • Cathy Nalesnik

    Peer Recovery Specialist and Advocate, Family Support Specialist, Workshop Facilitator, Case Manager

    Cathy Nalesnik is a Family Advocate and a Peer Recovery Coach who has completed the certification requirements to provide Substance Use peer support in the state of NJ. Cathy has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Communication Science & Disorders from Montclair State University. She has taught and supervised in the field of special education with adolescents and families as a Case Manager, and Learning Consultant. She is a recovery advocate and CRAFT specialist who has been working with families with special needs throughout her 30 year career.

The Recovery Collective is changing the face of recovery by offering individual peer mentorship and providing individuals with multiple recovery options for those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

What People Are Saying

  • Noreen O

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    John supported my family to better understand the underlying causes of addictive behavior and taught us how to collaborate with our loved one so he would want to seek treatment.

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  • Dorothy M

    “The CRAFT workshop has taught me that my husband and I must have clear boundaries when dealing with my daughter but we can also support her with compassion and understanding and present treatment options that she can agree to.”

  • Wendy F

    “After completing this CRAFT workshop I understood the importance of taking better care of myself so I could interact and collaborate with my son more calmly and help him to want to change his behaviors”

  • Stanley N

    “The 8 Dimensions workshop taught me the importance to achieving balance in my recovery and taking steps to improve the areas of my life that are truly important to me”

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