Our Story 

Our organization, proudly founded by an African American Woman & staffed with a diverse team of professionals, emphasizes inclusivity and lived experience to enhance our services. Our key staff and collaborators represent a spectrum of cultural and professional backgrounds, including Latino, Native American, and other BIPOC individuals, many of whom have personal experiences. The deep connection to the populations we serve fosters empathy, understanding, and culturally responsive care.

Our team boasts extensive qualifications and experience across addiction treatment, mental health, and trauma recovery. This includes professionals with over 50 years of medical expertise in chronic pain and addiction, specialists certified in addiction counseling, and clinicians with advanced degrees in mental health counseling, social work, and transformative counseling. The team’s combined experience spans critical areas such as outpatient and inpatient care, crisis intervention, jail-based services, and holistic approaches to addressing co-occurring disorders.

The team integrates diverse expertise, including training in evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Their credentials include certifications as Certified Addiction Specialists (CAS), Certified Peer Specialists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW),  Nurse Practitioners specializing in addiction and primary care, and Medical Doctors. This interdisciplinary approach enables comprehensive treatment provisions to s address both immediate and long-term recovery needs.

Our staff and contractors are committed to addressing barriers faced by historically underserved populations, including justice-involved individuals, those experiencing homelessness, and LGBTQ+ communities. By combining professional excellence with lived experience and cultural competency, our team ensures tailored interventions that align with the unique needs of each person served. This robust network of professionals is dedicated to fostering resilience, empowerment, and sustainable recovery for every participant in our programs.