Our team mission:
We are dedicated to changing the current structure of the sober living community as a whole across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We currently offer services that no other sober living environment does, not only do we provide random drug testing but we also offer K-9 drug sweeps of our homes. Destination Recovery’s services help men recover from chemical dependencies so that they can become productive members of society, living a life free of drugs and alcohol. These positive and disciplined approaches help to introduce, encourage and assist each resident in developing a productive life of sobriety. Through our professional recovery coaching, attending 12-step meetings and completing the 12-step process, each resident will have the opportunity to achieve the solution of freedom.
We offer a male sober housing system that is properly zoned, insured and state approved in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We are active members of various organizations such as the New Jersey Alliance of Recovery Residences and the National Sober Living Association.
Our Team:
Co-owner and President – Joseph D’Andrea
Joseph is an active member of the local recovery community and the co-owner of Destination Recovery. His passion to help others stems from his own battles to overcome drug addiction. Joseph would go to any length to help those in need of assistance with overcoming drug and/or alcohol dependence. His mission is apparent in the quality of his homes and the structure in which they are run. Joseph keeps in personal contact with all of his residents in order to provide the support and guidance needed for overall resident success. This level of individualized care ensures an everlasting life changing experience for all residents that become apart of the Destination Recovery community. Joseph’s approach to sober and recovery housing is focused on providing his residents with around the clock support in all facets of their lives.
Co-owner and Vice President -Matthew Mino
He has ultimately decided to devote his occupational future to expanding the resources available to the recovery community at large. His commitment stems from the loss of his best friend G.C. who died from the the disease of addiction. His goal is to provide a safe sober living environment for all individuals throughout the recovery community.
K9 Trainer – Asa Anderson
Asa attended Fairleigh Dickerson University, achieving my Bachelors of Art and Masters of Art Degrees. He has over 30 years’ experience working and training dogs. He retired from the State of New Jersey State Police as a Lieutenant after 30 years of service. He was assigned to the Canine Unit for 17 years as a Canine Handler, Canine Trainer and Supervising Canine Trainer. He received a Canine Trainer’s Certification from the State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Criminal Justice, in Patrol Dog Service, Narcotics, Accelerant, Cadaver and Explosive Scent Detection. His canine training internship, mentoring and experience were adopted from trainers assigned to, The Atlantic City Police Canine Training Center, The Philadelphia Police Canine Academy, The New Jersey/New York Port Authority Canine Academy, The United States Customs Scent Detection Academy, Front Royal Virginia and The New Jersey Camden County Police Canine Association. Asa Developed, implemented and coordinated the first New Jersey State Police Canine Patrol Training course as the Head Canine Instructor Trainer. He has certified and in-serviced over a 1000 police canine teams in Patrol Service, Narcotics Detection, Explosive and Accelerant Detection. He is a member of the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), he judges, police canine teams to a National Standard.
