The rehabilitation industry spans a broad spectrum, encompassing diverse addiction recovery centers. Among these healing centers where the pursuit of lasting recovery meets compassionate care, one name shines brightly – Phoenix House California. This rehabilitation center, situated in the heart of Southern California, stands as a resilient force in its mission to provide comprehensive addiction, prevention, and mental health services. Leading the center is the accomplished and dedicated Alice Gleghorn, serving as the President and CEO.
Dr. Gleghorn, can you tell us about your background, especially your experience in HIV prevention research and contributions to harm reduction policies and programs?
I held a variety of academic and government positions across 30 years, beginning with research focused on HIV prevention among injection drug users and homeless youth. As a Director of the Santa Barbara Department of Behavioral Wellness (2014-2021), I oversaw integration of mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services focusing on resiliency/recovery-oriented care. Earlier, I worked on over 20 federal grants to expand SUD treatment through San Francisco’s Department of Public Health.
How has the organization evolved over time, and what significant milestones have been achieved in the journey of helping individuals overcome substance use and mental health disorders?
Phoenix House services in California commenced in 1979, as an affiliate of Phoenix House Foundation, a nation-wide behavioral health treatment provider created in 1967 in New York and operating in 11 states. After the dissolution of Phoenix House Foundation in 2019, Phoenix House California became an independent nonprofit corporation.
How does Phoenix House California envision its growth in the coming years?
I think that being able to serve an ever-increasing number of clients negatively affected by drugs/alcohol and/or mental health issues is an important priority. To this purpose, we have expanded our residential treatment by adding a new 66-bed site in Victorville, San Bernardino County that is now in its start-up phase. We have also obtained funding to add treatment beds and housing to our facilities in Lake View Terrace (79 beds) and Santa Ana (38 transitional housing beds).
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