“Most people that engage in addictive behaviors & develop an addiction for a drug find that overcoming it is way more challenging than they’d expected", says Phil Lovin who has been working with people in addiction recovery and ministry from the past many years. Having closely worked with people suffering from drug dependence, Phil has found that it is mostly teens who feel that they are among the lucky few that won’t get addicted, but unfortunately they do not realize the truth until it’s too late.
Apart from helping people overcome addiction and restoring their lives, Phil Lovin is also involved in animal advocacy. Being an animal lover, he has always believed in the right of animals to live without any fear of abuse, exploitation, or extermination. To put an end to the mistreatment and cruelty towards animals, he has been working with many animal welfare groups and organizations that strive for the overall well-being and safety of animals.
About Phil Lovin
Phil Lovin has worked with REAP NYC for the last 3 years as the Chief Chaplin and volunteer coordinator. Talking about his educational background, Phil has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree in Psychology. He also has a doctorate degree in theology and in ministry (seminary). In addition to that, he has received special education in counseling as well.
He is quite passionate about helping others overcome addiction and put their lives back on track. In that order, he volunteers for a number of organizations in NYC that share the same vision. He loves to cook and go hiking with his friends. Whenever he gets some time away from work, Phil prefers spending it exploring historical places.