Millennium Magazine_7th Ed

186 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine HEALTH AND WELLNESS Prior to entering the behavioral health field, Mr. Effron spent 20 years in the financial industry as the president of a noted investment company. After retiring from finance, he sought to open a treatment center to better serve his community and provide a level of care that is unmatched by any others in the area. In an effort to provide mental health services to individuals, he collaborates with American Airlines and United Way. Mr. Effron attributes his success to his employees and his ability to keep the organization’s mission and values afloat. Looking toward the future, he desires to extend Legacy Healing Center’s services to surrounding states on an outpatient basis. Married with two children, he enjoys sports, community service, skiing and reading in his spare time. For further information, visit www.legacyhealing.com . T he founder of the Legacy Healing Center in Parkland, Florida, Marc R. Effron has boasted a tremendous passion for helping and healing communities, one life at a time. Drawing upon his own experiences with addiction, he is renowned for his sympathetic nature and dedication to bettering the lives of others. Likewise, he strives to raise the standards for behavioral health providers and bring education and awareness to school systems across the State of Florida. Founded in 2017, the Legacy Healing Center is a renowned behavioral health and substance use treatment facility that has aided both patients and their families in overcoming the struggle of addiction and rekindling family ties. In the span of three years, the healing center has grown from having eight employees to more than 230 employees, along with more than 135 beds for inpatient treatment. Covering acute outpatient care to inpatient hospitalization care for addiction detoxification, the healing center also offers education to help the individual integrate back into society. MARC R. EFFRON FOUNDER Legacy Healing Center Parkland, FL