THE BOUGAINVILLA HOUSE, INC.
FT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA

The Bougainvilla House, Inc., originally known as Hospice Care of Southeast Florida, Inc. and subsequently as HOSPCARE OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, INC., is a non-profit organization located in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Incorporated on July 14, 1981, the company has evolved to focus primarily on providing comprehensive mental health services and therapy, as reflected by its previous name change that led to its current status as a Domestic Non-Profit corporation (DOMNP). Under its robust leadership structure, Ms. Kelly, with her diverse background in business development, finance, and strategy from several Fortune 500 companies, spearheads the organization as CEO. Her commitment extends into community service through active participation on non-profit boards. Complementing the operational direction is Mr. Benson, who manages the day-to-day operations along with accounting, financing, and strategic planning collaboration with both the CEO and Clinical Director. The team consists of professionals like Ms. Hara Wachholder, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in personalized treatment that integrates mental, physical, and spiritual health, demonstrating her experience across educational and community sectors to reduce mental health stigma. Dr. Pushka serves as an affiliated board-certified psychiatrist contributing his expertise honed at Drexel University School of Medicine. In complement with them is Lauren Behr, a LCSW employing diverse therapeutic techniques aimed at fostering resilience and better quality of life. Simone, with her unique blend of education in business management, certification in neuro-linguistic programming, and active Association membership for Integrative Psychology, offers transformative guidance that leverages humor and empathy to enhance mental well-being. Chris provides specialized focus on trauma-informed therapy, assisting clients in harnessing their experiences for personal transformation and recovery. His methods blend holistic and therapeutic models to address addiction's multifaceted nature. The organization is overseen by a board including Lulrick Balzora and Maria Teresa Herrlinger and employs effective communication through numbers (954) 764-7337; (954) 764-6283. For more information, visit their website at thebougainvillahouse.com.