Dr. Harold Jonas, LMHC, M.A., CAP is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addictions Professional in the State of Florida. He has been involved with helping other addicts' institute lasting change in their lives since 1988. Since beginning his own recovery process, "Jonas" has worked diligently to improve himself personally and professionally. He began working "in the field" in 1988, in entry level positions gradually working his way up to management levels as a Program Director. In 1995, the idea for the Recovery Zone was born after having difficulty placing newcomers out of treatment facilities. At the time there just wasn't enough affordable housing for those wishing to remain in South Florida and continue doing the next right thing.

Jonas brings an incredible amount of experience, knowledge and resources to the Recovery Zone. He definitely goes the distance for those as invested in their recovery as he is. He operates under the belief that given the right set of circumstances, timing, willingness and an honest desire to remain clean, most people will do the right thing(s) for themselves. Positive peer pressure, self-imposed limits and mutual support will reinforce healthy choices.

Since 1995, when I started in the housing industry, I have had the opportunity to experience many, many addicts reap the rewards of learning, utilizing and integrating the tools of recovery. These are the true rewards of doing what I do.

Dawn Jonas has been actively involved in the Recovery Zone since the beginning. She is the other, and some say, "better half" of Harold Jonas. They have been partners in life and successfully extended that relationship into business. When they decided to start the Recovery Zone, Dawn observed, learned and supported the project. When the timing and opportunity to expand was available, Dawn opened our second facility. The "Yellow House" began operating in February of 1997 with the same philosophy but with the qualities only someone like Dawn could add. Since then she opened our fourth operation, dubbed the "Pink House".

She has been active in recovery since 1986, remaining clean since picking up her only "white key-tag". During this time, she opened her own business, operating a Specialty Resale Shop for ten years. She brings to the Recovery Zone and her "girls" a vast amount of experience, knowledge and commitment. These ingredients allow Dawn to provide a unique environment for the residents to grow, change and solidify their commitment to and support one another. Success has been achieved by many of her residents. Many of the girls stay in touch and have remained clean. Some have also had the reward of making lasting support and moving out together as roomates.

Dawn is living proof that the rewards of recovery are beyond our wildest dreams.