Phoenix House Orange County, Santa Ana, California

Phoenix House Orange County Overview

Phoenix House is a behavioral healthcare provider specializing in the treatment and prevention of drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The treatment center was founded in 1967 by Dr. Mitch Rosenthal who wanted to help six heroin addicts in a hospital detox unit. Newly clean patients were worried their addiction problem would get back once they leave the hospital and resume their everyday activities. Together with a group of other counselors, Rosenthal created a comprehensive treatment protocol which led to the founding of Phoenix House.
As a nonprofit organization founded 52 years ago, Phoenix House has become a reputable treatment center. Today, they have 97 programs in multiple states such as California, Florida, Massachusetts, Metro DC, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont, and Virginia. The treatment center offers affordable evidence-based treatment services to adolescents, adults, families, military personnel, and mothers with young children.

Phoenix House Orange County Housing

The facility in Orange County is gender-specific, and it can house up to 15 women and 72 men. Female clients have one to two roommates while men share their room with up to four other residents. Each resident has a bed, dresser, lamp, desk, and everything else that’s necessary for a comfortable stay. Considering that physical activity plays an important role in recovery process clients can work on their fitness in the exercise room.

Phoenix House Orange County Treatment Options

Phoenix House provides residential and outpatient services to persons with addiction, but dual diagnosis cases are also supported. Although the treatment doesn’t focus on 12-step approach clients are encouraged to attend those meetings due to the immense importance of community sober support. The treatment philosophy at Phoenix House is based on the understanding that addiction is a chronic disease and individuals who have it deserve an evidence-based program for a successful recovery. At the very beginning, each client goes through a thorough assessment which is important for an individualized treatment plan. When they arrive, clients have a big brother or big sister who guides them through their stay at Phoenix House. The outpatient program is similar to residential, just without spending a certain period of time at the inpatient facility.

Phoenix House Orange County Therapies Provided

Treatment at Phoenix House is based on evidence-based approaches which include attending therapy sessions. Individual and group therapies are available. About five group sessions and one individual therapy session are included in the daily schedule. Some topics discussed are relationship issues, triggers, anger management, and relapse prevention.
Therapies provided at Phoenix House are:

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Motivational enhancement therapy
• Trauma therapy
• Experiential therapy
• Creative arts therapy
• Life skills
• Equine therapy

Phoenix House Orange County Payment Options

Phoenix House is contracted with most insurance providers, and they accept almost all insurance plans. For persons without insurance self-pay option is available. Due to the fact, this is a nonprofit organization they made sure treatment services are available to all men and women who need them. They provide state-, county-, and Medicaid-funded services to clients who qualify. Potential clients are encouraged to contact Phoenix House to find out more about the costs of the treatment and insurance coverage.

Phoenix House Orange County Licenses

The treatment center is accredited by CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) and BBB (Better Business Bureau). Both forms of certification are handed out to facilities that meet specific criteria in terms of quality of services they provide. That way, Phoenix House has a confirmation that their programs are well-structured and oriented toward helping clients or patients feel better and successfully recover from addiction and mental health problems they may also have.

Phoenix House Orange County Amenities

Amenities available to clients at Phoenix House Orange County include:

• Case management
• Peer feedback
• Walking trails
• Basketball courts
• Holistic approach
• Meditation

Phoenix House Orange County Staff

Phoenix House employs psychiatrists, counselors, and other professionals who work with patients on a daily basis. Considering the fact that Phoenix House is present in multiple states, it would be inconvenient for them to display names and biographies of every team member, including staff in Orange County. Team members displayed on the page of their California location are:

Shawna R. Morris

Shawna R. Morris is a senior vice president and executive director of both California and Texas locations. She has over 26 years of experience in healthcare and behavioral health organizations.

Kristin Bonfiglio

Kristin Bonfiglio is a program director of Phoenix House Orange County adult treatment programs. She joined the team in 2013, and her job is to oversee all clinical, administrative, financial, and personnel issues of adult residential and outpatient programs serving men, women, and women with children in Santa Ana. Kristin also has experience working with military personnel.

Michael A. Joseph

Michael A. Joseph is a senior director of corrections and rehabilitation programs at Phoenix House. He joined the team about 14 years ago. Michael has vast experience in supervising program directors and overseeing the treatment of inmates within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He also currently manages the Mental Health Services at the Crossroads Facility for Adolescents in Bakersfield, Kern County.
Other team members:

• Giovanna Sanguinetti – program director
• Nely Meza-Andrade – senior program director, Phoenix Academy
• Cory Brosch – vice president of clinical services