NJ State Senator Jim Beach and the Beach family.
CHERRY HILL, NJ — The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper hosted a dedication ceremony for its FORTITUDE program, honoring the legacy of Francis Elmer Beach, father of New Jersey State Senator James “Jim” Beach, by acknowledging his contributions to both country and community. This ceremony recognized Francis Beach’s service in the United States Marine Corps and his commitment to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families. Senator Beach accepted this recognition on his father’s behalf.
ARS and Cooper team members.
“We are thrilled to celebrate Francis Beach’s legacy and the values he exemplified: honor, bravery, and community service,” said Heather Brown, site CEO of The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper. “This dedication not only pays tribute to him but also reinforces our commitment to empowering those who serve and protect our communities.”
As a Marine who saw combat in some of the most challenging battles of WWII, including Bougainville, Guadalcanal, and Iwo Jima, Beach returned home as a decorated veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He continued his legacy of service by volunteering with the Oaklyn Fire Co. and mentoring local youth as a baseball umpire. Francis Beach’s commitment to service lives on through those he impacted and his family. For these reasons, we’re dedicating our FORTITUDE program to him.
“The FORTITUDE program represents the courage and resilience of heroes like Private Beach,” said Josh Gold, chief operating officer for The Recovery Village. “We are proud to carry his legacy forward by providing a space where veterans and first responders can receive the specialized support they need.”
George E. Norcross III, chairman of the Cooper University Health Care Board of Trustees, speaks during the dedication ceremony.
“Cooper is proud to partner with Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) in this new program as part of Cooper’s ongoing commitment to providing specialized care for military personnel, veterans, and their families,” said George E. Norcross III, chairman of the Cooper University Health Care Board of Trustees, at the event. “Francis Beach was an extraordinary person – as a decorated veteran, Mr. Beach is the reason that all Americans enjoy the American Dream. As a community leader, he always gave back where he lived, worked, and raised his family. It is fitting that we honor him for all he did for our country and community.”
FORTITUDE at The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper is specifically designed to provide trauma-informed, culturally competent care to veterans and first responders struggling with addiction and mental health issues. To learn more, visit www.firstresponderfortitude.com.
About The Recovery Village
The Recovery Village is a trusted, physician-led behavioral healthcare company dedicated to providing evidence-based, expert care for addiction and mental health conditions. We work with healthcare providers, organizations, and individuals to connect those in need of life-saving addiction treatment and mental health support that repairs lives, families and surrounding communities.
The Recovery Village network of treatment centers includes The Recovery Village Umatilla (Umatilla, Florida), The Recovery Village at Palmer Lake (Palmer Lake, Colorado), The Recovery Village Ridgefield (Ridgefield, Washington), The Recovery Village Indianapolis (Indianapolis, IN), The Recovery Village Columbus (Groveport, Ohio), The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper (Cherry Hill, New Jersey), The Recovery Village Palm Beach at Baptist Health (Lake Worth, Florida), Orlando Recovery Center (Orlando, Florida), The Recovery Village Atlanta (Atlanta, GA), The Recovery Village Kansas City (Raytown, MO), and The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery (Upper Marlboro, Maryland). The Recovery Village also manages outpatient locations in Maitland, Florida, Miami, Florida and Denver, Colorado, that provide ongoing addiction and mental health support and counseling services.
For more information, visit www.advancedrecoverysystems.com. Media Contact: Nicole LaNeve – Brand, Campaigns & PR Director at The Recovery Village, nlaneve@advancedrecoverysystems.com.