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Peter El-Khouri

Program Coordinator

Meet Peter El-Khouri

With a decade of personal and professional experience in addiction recovery, Peter El-Khouri brings authenticity, empathy, and purpose to his role at The Hader Clinic. As Program Coordinator, Peter draws on his journey through treatment and long-term recovery to guide clients with insight and compassion.

Peter’s career is grounded in lived experience, supported by years of practical involvement in rehabilitation and peer support. His deep understanding of relapse, resilience, and long-term care empowers him to connect meaningfully with patients, support their growth, and help shape programs that meet people where they are.

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What drives Peter

Peter is driven by the belief that recovery is possible for everyone, no matter how many setbacks it takes to get there. His work is rooted in lived experience, and he brings a grounded, compassionate presence to every interaction. Peter is passionate about creating safe, non-judgmental spaces where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to keep showing up.

Areas of expertise

Areas of expertise

Peter’s strengths are peer-based recovery support and hands-on program delivery within structured addiction treatment environments.

Addiction recovery coaching

Program coordination and facilitation

Relapse prevention and aftercare planning

Peer mentoring and lived experience leadership

Education and support

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Interests

interests

Peter is committed to ongoing personal and professional growth, with a strong focus on staying grounded in recovery, supporting others in theirs, and helping to evolve programs from the inside out.

Community-based recovery support
Long-term sobriety planning
Peer-led recovery coaching
Community-based recovery support
Holistic addiction care models

“Recovery isn’t about getting it perfect, it’s about showing up, staying honest, and knowing you’re not alone in the process.”

Peter El-Khouri

Program Coordinator

Published work

Published works

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Honest feedback from real people

These five-star reviews reflect the voices of people who felt genuinely seen, heard, and cared for, not just during treatment, but in how they were treated as human beings.

It's been four years since I left Hadar and I'm still clean. A massive shout out Jackie and Peter and the rest of the team This place is he best in the business 4 years clean Thanks to the program

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Steve Lozevski
Steve Lozevski
May 1, 2025

I highly recommend the Hader Clinic it change my life. Jakline, Peter and all staff are compassionate and understanding. I'm forever grateful to Hader.

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David Braione
David Braione
December 4, 2022

The harder was an incredible experience the staff were incredible the management especially JACKIE ,PETER & ELLIOT know there stuff I would highly recommend there program as it's a 12 step program cheers

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Lincoln Harland
Lincoln Harland
November 27, 2022

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Supporting recovery through lived experience and structure

Peter’s approach to care is grounded in empathy, routine, and personal connection. He draws on his recovery journey to guide clients honestly and relatably, while his leadership role ensures programs remain consistent, responsive, and effective. By bridging peer support with structured program delivery, Peter helps create an environment where trust, accountability, and growth go hand in hand.