Wake Up to Life & Connection
At Sunlight Wellness and Recovery, we support individuals on their recovery journey by honoring diverse pathways to healing. We provide compassionate, peer-led care that meets people where they are and strengthens family dynamics for lasting recovery. As an organization, we value shared lived experiences and foster a community of dignity, respect, and hope.
Together, we build a future where meaningful recovery is within reach for all.
Our Philosophy of Care:
At Sunlight Wellness and Recovery, we help individuals achieve lasting recovery through a person-centered, multi-pathway evidenced-based approach that meets them where they are.
By integrating diverse disciplines, we offer compassionate, peer-led care that honors each person’s unique needs and strengthens family dynamics for sustainable healing. We believe the a purpose filled life is available for all individuals, and are here to be in service to finding that strength and direction within our patients.
Our peer led team utilizes a unique approach to inspire personal transformation.
We offer support and treatment for:
- Alcohol use disorder
- Substance use disorder
- Opiate Use Disorder
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Support
- Medication Management
- Community Support
- Life Skills
- Medication Assisted Treatment
Meet the team
Elizabeth Drew, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Elizabeth Drew graduated from Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed her family practice residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown PA. In 2005, she opened her family medicine office in Doylestown, and in 2008 she treated her first patient for opiate addiction. Since then, Dr. Drew has attained her board certification in Addiction Medicine, treated more than a thousand patients for addiction to opiates and alcohol, participated in programs to educate the community, traveled to Washington DC to educate our legislators, and served as Medical Director at some of the best addiction treatment programs in Pennsylvania. She understands that addiction is a chronic disease that no one would choose to have, and her treatment philosophy is based on respect, compassion, and empowerment.
Susan Kline, CADC, CRSS, Clinical Supervisor
Clinical Director
Susan Kline is a seasoned professional in behavioral health and substance use treatment, with over two decades of experience in program management, therapy, and care coordination. A Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Certified Clinical Supervisor (DDAP), Susan specializes in integrating physical and behavioral health services, securing grant funding, and developing evidence-based policies. With expertise in harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Susan is committed to driving innovation in addiction recovery and community outreach. A person in long-term recovery since 2004, Susan advocates for holistic, client-centered treatment. Her two energetic Dalmatians, her family and her private therapy practice keep her very busy!
David Romero
Executive Director, Business Development & Operations
With over 10 years of leadership experience in the substance abuse treatment industry, David brings a wealth of expertise in overseeing end-to-end operations and driving business growth for multiple treatment centers. As a person in long-term recovery, Dave is passionate about helping people find treatment that will truly help them. In his downtime, he enjoys life with his 6 children and his partner, Danielle.
Matthew Bartelt
Managing Partner
Matthew Bartelt is an accomplished entrepreneur and advocate with a deep commitment to the recovery community. A person in long-term recovery since 2007, he has dedicated both his professional and personal life to helping others achieve the profound transformation he experienced through his own recovery journey. Matthew founded and leads Sunlight of the Spirit House, a recovery housing organization known for integrity and compassion that has helped thousands of people build a new life in sustained recovery. In his free time, he spends countless hours “for fun and for free” serving as a sponsor and sober mentor to many. His serves on the board Pennsylvania Recovery Organization (ProACT), is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys times with his wife Brooke and their son.
Ruth Kilgore, MBA, MSOD, ACC
Managing Partner & Chief Executive Officer
Ruth Kilgore is an experienced leader with 20+ years’ experience in Management, Human Resources, Organizational Development and Leadership. An education and early career in social work provided a foundation in systems thinking & a heart for service that underlies everything Ruth does. In early 2024, Ruth joined with Sunlight of the Spirit House to open the only women’s recovery home in the North Penn Region where she uses her coaching and organizational skills to support women who are rebuilding their lives. Ruth volunteers with Home Stretch Horse Rescue where she connects rescued equines with women in recovery, serves on the Board of the Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition and is an Executive Coach. Ruth loves hiking, gardening, riding horseback and helping people change their lives.
Our facility
Conveniently located on the border of Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania near multiple major roadways and minutes from the Chalfont Train station, our facility provides a peaceful, welcoming environment in which to recover.
Ready to embrace a new you?
Seeking change in wellness and recovery? Schedule a session with us today to start your new chapter.