Many of us staff members have journeyed the same road as our clients and have dealt with the devastating effects of addiction and trauma. We are dedicated to helping others along their path because, we too, are on the same journey.

Team Members

  • Dr. Narine Arutyounian M.D.
    Dr. Narine Arutyounian M.D.
    Medical Director
  • Dr. Harout Mesrobian
    Dr. Harout Mesrobian
    Chief Executive Officer
  • Vardan Adjamian
    Vardan Adjamian
    Program Director
  • Meri Papikyan
    Meri Papikyan
    HR Director

Medical Team

  • Julie Tatian
    Julie Tatian
    Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • Dayanara Reyes
    Dayanara Reyes
    Medical Assistant

Clinical Team

  • Ritsa Fistes
    Ritsa Fistes
    Clinical Director / LMFT
  • Tammy Albretsen
    Tammy Albretsen
    SUDCC II - CS
  • Naomi Barahona
    Naomi Barahona
    Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Admissions

  • Emil Adjamian
    Emil Adjamian
    Admissions Coordinator - 661-488-8884
  • Isabel Garcia
    Isabel Garcia
    Admissions / Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Cody Scroggins
    Cody Scroggins
    Digital Marketing

Support Staff

  • Angela Musisi
    Angela Musisi
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Jennifer Caballero
    Jennifer Caballero
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Jorge Salinas
    Jorge Salinas
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Michelle Ferris
    Michelle Ferris
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Nicholas Auchmoody
    Nicholas Auchmoody
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Sandy Hekking
    Sandy Hekking
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician
  • Shawn Vargas
    Shawn Vargas
    Registered Drug and Alcohol Technician

Private Chef

  • Luca Toumadi
    Luca Toumadi
    Master Chef

Therapists

  • Jennifer Poynter
    Jennifer Poynter
    Yoga, Breathwork, Mindfulness Instructor
  • Max Venison
    Max Venison
    Music Therapy Group Facilitator