Substance Use Treatment
Five years of experience working in substance use treatment, with a focus on academics, education planning, and case management for people in early recovery.
- 5 years in substance use treatment
- CADC-I, issued by CCAPP
- Costa Mesa & Newport Beach, CA
PACE Recovery Center
Mental health and addiction treatment for young adult men, ages 18–30
PACE Recovery Center is a treatment program in Orange County, California, built specifically for young men between 18 and 30. Treatment takes place in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach and covers substance use, mental health, and dual diagnosis.
What I do there
- Manage day-to-day life in the residences, including structure, accountability, and routines.
- Case-manage clients' education goals, from GED completion to college enrollment and transfer.
- Coordinate with PACE Academy, the program's academic track, so school stays part of recovery rather than something that gets put on hold.
About the program
- Residential, transitional living, and non-residential levels of care.
- Academic support through PACE Academy.
- Most major insurance plans accepted; coverage can be verified online.
PACE admissions: 800-526-1851
Rising Roads Recovery
Women's mental health and substance use treatment in Costa Mesa, CA
Rising Roads Recovery is a women-only treatment program that treats trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral health conditions. It is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services and accredited by CARF.
What I do there
- Help women return to school: educational re-entry, college planning, and applications.
- Coordinate IEP and 504 accommodations and handle professional correspondence with schools.
- Provide individual case management sessions through my practice, Elevate.
About the program
- Residential, non-residential, and long-term treatment.
- Trauma-informed care designed by women, for women.
- Academic and career assistance built into the program.
Rising Roads: 866-746-1558
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