ABOUT US -

OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

In 1981, Michael Hornstein was a patient at Alina Lodge.  After having failed 3 prior treatment attempts elsewhere, he has enjoyed continual sobriety since graduating from the Alina Lodge program.  Michael was on our Board of Trustees for over 20 years and served as President of the Board twice.  He worked for 25 years for the Miami Dade school system and successfully completely a most fulfilling career in June 2008.  From 1985-2000, Michael was a part time group therapist for the Broward County Commission on Alcoholism, which is one of the DUI programs in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. 

Michael brings with him his expertise in administration, counseling and teaching.  His background, coupled with his vast knowledge of the inner workings of Alina Lodge, makes him an effective Executive Director.

OUR FOUNDER

Little Hill-Alina Lodge was founded in 1957 by Mrs. Geraldine Owen Delaney and she served as the Executive Director for nearly four decades. "Mrs. D" was a legend in the field of alcoholism treatment and was instrumental in the treatment and recovery of many alcoholics and their family members.

She inspired thousands of people to regain their lives and to live sober. Through her own example of 50 years of sobriety, Mrs. Delaney helped people come to believe that "hope can become fact".

She believed it - she lived it.

Born in Stonington, IL., Mrs. Delaney was the wife of the late Thomas F. Delaney. She received her formal education at Knox College in Galesburg, IL. and the University of Illinois. She was honored with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Seton Hall University. Presidents, Governors, and the American Medical Association have honored Mrs. Delaney over the years.