About the Saint Jude Retreats

Providing Evidence Based Solutions to Addictions since 1992

In 1988 a career researcher, Mr. Gerald Brown, sought to determine the actual success rates for conventional alcohol rehab and drug rehabilitation, as well as 12 step support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. As he was conducting his research he met the man who would become his research assistant, Mr. Mark Scheeren. After three years of intensive research, together they created the first social/educational model to help people to overcome drug and alcohol problems. Thus, the St. Jude Program was born (1992) providing the solution to the ever-increasing substance use problem in the United States

Today the St. Jude Team has grown to more than 60 dedicated individuals who have brought new hope and renewed lives to thousands of people struggling with substance use issues. As researchers, educators, and the original creators of the non-disease, non 12-step model, this is the most experienced team and effective team within the industry today.

St. Jude's continues to lead the way for the drug treatment industry as our program is continuously updated with the newest research. Our goal is to provide the most effective program and we build effectiveness into every aspect of our cognitive behavioral education process.

We invite you to meet the Saint Jude Family and review the credentials that make them the leading source of help for people suffering from drug and alcohol problems.

Meet the Saint Jude's Family