In America, nearly every family is directly or indirectly affected by the disease of addiction and/or mental illness. We at VIP Recovery are here to assist you with a distinctive approach to the intervention process, one that is saving lives and helping entire families begin their healing process. This is precisely why Dr. Phil and The Doctors television programs have selected us at VIP to illustrate for their viewing audiences the importance of intervention in cases of addiction. Interventions entrusted to VIP are handled with dignity and respect, by Debbie and Brandon Knauss, a mother and son intervention team or selected VIP trained professionals. Brandon is a person in longterm recovery and Debbie is the mother who lived through the years of Brandon’s disease, so she understands firsthand how complicated the situation is. In addition, Debbie is a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) and Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). Their unique bond allows Debbie and Brandon to offer what few other intervention specialists can: intimate, direct knowledge of what the individual who is the subject of the intervention AND the family are going through.

Our Mission

VIP is a team of professionals wholeheartedly dedicated to helping individuals, family members, friends and business associates affected by addictions, substance use disorder, and/or mental illness. We are committed to educating those we serve, motivating them to take action, and safely assisting them in activating the appropriate systems for treatment and support.

Educate, Motivate, Activate

Our Team

VIP is a team of professionals wholeheartedly dedicated to helping individuals, family members, friends and business associates affected by addictions, substance use disorder, and/or mental illness. We are committed to educating those we serve, motivating them to take action, and safely assisting them in activating the appropriate systems for treatment and support. Explore their full bios below.