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Anxiety, Working, and Parenting in the Wake of COVID-19
Anxiety, Working, and Parenting in the Wake of COVID-19 The first time I saw a reference to the novel Coronavirus was during the haze of the first days of January. I was lying in...
Announcing the PHCA Entertainment & Media Circle
The Phoenix House California Entertainment & Media Circle Together, Let's Catalyze Positive Change We are thrilled and grateful to announce the Johnny Carson Foundation’s...
Thank You For Your Support
Dear Friends, Thank you for your continued support of Phoenix House California. During this difficult and challenging time, I am humbled by the selfless acts of kindness and...
Alumnus Spotlight: Ira Meltzer
Since 1979, Phoenix House Orange County has helped thousands of young people, women, and men fight to overcome substance abuse to live extraordinary lives in recovery. In recent...
Donor Spotlight: Vanessa and Richard Donovan
Richard Donovan has always known he wanted to have a career where he would be of service. In 2006, he began his life-long journey in human services, working with adults with...
Staff Spotlight: Joe Ninomiya
Congratulations to our very own Joe Ninomiya who was recently published in the college textbook titled Traumatic Brain Injury - Rehabilitation, Treatment and Case Management,...
Staff Spotlight: Lori Amarin
Meet Lori Amarin, LVT’s Food Services Supervisor. Lori does everything from ordering food to coordinating donations from the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Porto’s to...
Client Spotlight: Donovan’s Story
Anxiety disorders impact an estimated one in eight kids and teens. Left untreated, childhood anxiety can result in poor school performance, poor social functioning, and even...
Client Spotlight: John’s Story
John is a client that we are proud to showcase for this month’s success story. John is seventeen years old and has been with Phoenix House Academy in our residential treatment...
Rise Up and Run LA! 5K
Phoenix Houses of California participated in our first ever Rise Up & Run LA! 5K at Griffith Park on December 2, 2018. We joined seven other non-profits, including...