Family Recovery Foundation
About Mississippi Family Recovery Foundation
The Family Recovery Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering need-based resources to families recovering from substance use disorders. Our range of services encompasses aiding individuals in finding essential resources for their recovery in order to minimize harm in the family unit.
Our History
Dr. Sandi and Mike Carlson have accumulated extensive experience in the healthcare field over the past 15 years. Throughout their careers, they have observed the diverse unmet needs of parents dealing with substance use disorders. Family Recovery Foundations is their direct response to address gaps in service and care, with the primary aim of keeping families together.
Board of Directors
Sandi Carlson
Ph.D., MAAP
Utilizing her extensive educational and research background in addiction psychology, the owner of Mississippi Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, is a vital part of the treatment team. Her history of education includes a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master’s of Science degree in Substance Use Counseling from Nova Southeastern University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Addiction Psychology. Dr. Carlson has published research on the topics of addictive behaviors, dual diagnosis, and impulsivity as it relates to heroin use.
As a trained EMDR therapist and certified hypnotherapist, Sandi has specialized in trauma treatment with an emphasis on trauma resolution and long-term recovery. Since opening MSDATC in 2017, Dr. Carlson has maintained a focus of trauma-informed care, program development, and data collection in order to continuously increase treatment success rates.
Michael Carlson
Co Founder
With over a decade of experience in addiction recovery, Michael adds personal experience to the treatment team. After some near brushes with death, he gained a passion for helping others as fought to overcome his disease and learn a new way of life. As a result, Michael had new hope and a clearer perspective, he knew it was his purpose to spread awareness, educate the community, and help other suffering individuals find peace. Now, surpassing twelve years sober, Michael specializes in community outreach and prides himself on familiarizing himself with every treatment resource in the Gulf Coast area.
Our Mission
To support parents and children in need, in order to make possible, recovery as a family from substance use disorders.