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Client Stories
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 substance abuse. Donovan...
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 program for the last...
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 months, we have been fortunate enough to reconnect with one of our first graduates of the residential program, Ira Meltzer, who has been in recovery and drug-free since April 9, 1985.
Team Impact
PHCA Statement on Chauvin Verdict
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A Message From the PHCA DEI Council
Over the course of the last year, and particularly the past few weeks, Anti-Asian racism, attacks, and ongoing harassment directed at the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have...
Cultural Awareness Newsletter: First Edition
Phoenix House California is incredibly proud of our creative staff and their efforts to foster a diverse and culturally competent work place. Prior to the stay-at-home order, our Behavioral...
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 disabilities. Fortunately for Phoenix House, Richard joined the team as Clinical Supervisor for our Substance Use and Disorder Treatment Program at the Calipatria State Prison in October 2016.