Volume 16 | November 2024 | |
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ABC Recovery Center has done it again! Once again named to Newsweek Magazine's annual rating of the top recovery centers in America!
"Nearly 60 percent of Americans over the age of 12 used drugs that were not prescribed for medical use in 2022, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA's) most recent national survey. Of the 168.7 million people who consumed alcohol, tobacco, nicotine or illicit drugs throughout the year, 48.7 million had a substance use disorder.
There is hope for Americans struggling with substance abuse disorders: 71 percent of adults who perceived that they have ever battled one identified as recovered or in recovery in 2022. Getting the right help is crucial. But there are more than 17,000 substance abuse facilities in the United States, according to data intelligence platform Statista."
Of the 17,000+ recovery centers considered, Newsweek's ranking awards 400 inpatient, long-term and residential addiction treatment centers in the 25 states where these facilities are most numerous.
Congratulations ABC Recovery Center!
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If you have upcoming news or information you'd like to have us share in this newsletter, please contact our development office at mgirouard@abcrecoverycenter.org. Our next newsletter will publish on January 6th 2025, so please send your article requests to Maureen no later than December 27th, 2024.
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A Message from the
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Friends and Supporters of ABC Recovery Center,
As we embrace the season of gratitude and reflection, I am filled with immense appreciation for the remarkable community that surrounds ABC Recovery Center. This past month, we had the honor of hosting our 2nd Oasis of Hope Gala, an evening that was truly unforgettable thanks to your support and presence.
First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our honorees of the night, The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, for their longstanding commitment to our mission. Special recognition goes to Tribal Council Members Candace Patencio Anderson and Savana Saubel, who graciously accepted the award on behalf of the Tribe. Your leadership and dedication inspire us and reinforce the importance of unity and shared purpose in building a stronger community.
I would also like to express deep gratitude to Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and his office for their steadfast support and commitment to our vision. Thanks to their efforts, we have secured $300,000 to aid in our ongoing BHCIP Expansion Project. This funding is vital as development in our field is both complex and costly. Supervisor Perez has been a true champion of ABC Recovery Center, and we were profoundly moved by the level of support shown. Your belief in our mission empowers us to continue expanding our services to those in need.
A special thank you goes out to our dedicated board member, Glenn Miller, whose hard work and dedication were instrumental in making our gala a success. Glenn’s commitment, along with the support of our entire volunteer board who attended that night, exemplifies the spirit of service and teamwork that drives our organization forward.
I would also like to recognize and extend heartfelt appreciation to our incredible staff and the Gala Committee, who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring this event to life. Their efforts, from planning and coordination to executing every detail, ensured that the evening ran smoothly and was memorable for all. The heavy lifting done by this remarkable team exemplifies true dedication, and we are fortunate to have such passionate individuals as part of the ABC family.
As we look ahead to Thanksgiving, I am reminded of just how much we have to be grateful for. It is the dedication of our partners, supporters, board members, staff, and every individual in our community that makes our work possible. Thank you for walking this journey with us, for your kindness, and for being an integral part of the ABC family.
With gratitude and warm wishes,
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Chris Yingling - CEO
ABC Recovery Center, Inc.
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Our Gala Committee includes: Haydee Archuleta, Crystal Calderon, Deonte Clayton, Norma Clemente, Kris Corney, Andrea Courreges, Ashley Hinesley-Campos, Brock Jenikovsky, Vania McCutchen, Alexis Pollard, and David Proctor. A special note of thanks to these folks for taking their personal time to volunteer their services in ensuring that our our gala was such a success.
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The gala's Mission Moment Presentation, "The Journey", shared the story of Taylor and Jerry Herd, pictured above with Taylor's father and stepmother, Kristen. | |
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The event's honorees were the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians. Pictured above, Chris Yingling, ABC CEO, Candance Patencio Anderson, and Savana Saubel, two members of the Tribal Council who accepted the Firestone Award on behalf of the Tribe. On the far right is David Grey, ABC's board chair.
It was thanks to Taylor and Jerry's story, that ABC generated the largest amount of funding for the Paddle Raise, EVER!
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An evening highlight also included Supervisor V. Manuel Perez who presented a check for $300,000 for ABC's needs in funding our expansion project. Pictured above, Glenn Miller, ABC Board member as well as Indio City Councilman, Amy Cuen-McDuffie and Supervisor Perez, Chris Yingling and David Grey. | |
We don't have the final funding that was raised from the event, but it was easily the largest fundraising total from any previous event. Yay ABC! | |
Each month, ABC Recovery Center provides our clients who have completed their treatment an opportunity to give their testimonial about their care. We encourage their honest assesment in hopes that it informs our care. Our mission is to guide recovery and to provide the best of care possible for those who are brave enough to make the journey to wellness. We are going to share these tesimonials with you in each newsletter, in hopes that we all learn a bit more about why our mission matters. | |
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For families impacted by a loved one's substance use, please consider attending the counseling that ABC Recovery Center provides.
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For additional information please e-mail us at family@abcrecoverycenter.org | |
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WELCOME NANETTE BATTLES - ABC RECOVERY CENTER HUMAN RESOURCS DIRECTOR
With over twenty-five years experience across manufacturing, technology and retail, Nanette brings a broad range of HR expertise to ABC Recovery Center. Her focus has always been on fostering positive company culture, supporting employee development and driving organizational success. As a dedicated HR professional, Nanette is passionate about making a difference in individuals lives through effective HR practices, helping both teams and individuals thrive.
Recovery is a deeply personal mission for Nanette. Several of her family members - including her father, sister and recently her nephew, a proud ABC alumni, have successfully attained sobriety. Her family values of giving back include utilizing the family home as a recovery environment for women, teens and men, providing encouragement and a fresh start.
Nanette is honored to serve in a role that aligns with her values and is excited to support ABC's mission.
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Congratulations to Sarah Lawson, for receiving the Counselor of the Year Award 2024 at the Recovery Happens event that took place today for all of Riverside County!
Sarah Lawson has been a Primary Counselor for 4 years and has worked at ABC Recovery for 6 years. Sarah is a dedicated counselor and works hard to make sure that her clients receive dynamic care. She brings enthusiasm for recovery, an individualized approach, knowledge about innovative treatment options, and a drive to help addicts and alcoholics daily. Sarah always strives to help her team and ensures that the mission of ABC Recovery Center is at the forefront of whatever she does. Sarah helps in motivating the team and shows positivity in her daily interactions with clients and staff. Most recently, a client said this about her in an exit survey, “Sarah Lawson was my ANGEL! So grateful to be able to laugh with her each day! Great guidance direction and love. Top notch. Beyonce level of work ethic.” We all strive to be a little more like Sarah and Beyonce. thanks for all you do, Sarah!
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It's serious business at ABC Recovery Center. So the times that the team is invited to left loose and engage in some Halloween Shenanigans, is welcome annual fun! The theme this year, Movie, TV Show or Literary Characters, provided a large pool of which to chose your character of choice. | |
Congrats to the Administration Team for their Lil' Wayne inspired pumpkin! I hear the main carvers were Chantal and NIa but congrats to everyone! The other three entries are below. | | |
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Every month, the ABC Recovery Center team identifies our Rock Stars. This is a peer designation which makes it even more special. Rock Stars are member of our staff who are going above and beyond the expectations of their positions. They are making our mission happen and are integral to the important changes we are helping our clients make in their lives.
Monthly, staff are included in the request to nominate a Rock Star. They are asked what inspired them to nominate their peer and are provided six criteria to select from that apply to their nominee. The survey is tabulated, and the winners are announced by Human Resources.
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Our August Rock Star is Patsy Ramirez! (pictured on the right below with Ally Anderson) Patsy has been working for ABC for 5 years. Her role as a Client Care Coordinator aligns with Patsy’s ability to find resources, connect other referral resources, and enrich the independence of all of the clients she serves. Patsy is an amazing team player, and is dedicated to helping our clients and their families achieve successful life goals outside of their recovery journey. | |
Our September Rock Star is Norma Mayfield, pictured on the right below with Everett Wallace.. Norma is a Behavioral Health Technician who joined ABC at the end of 2023. Norma's colleagues share that she is positive, motivating and supportive of the clients. | |
ABC Recovery Center Alumni Association News
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Pictured: Andrea Courreges, Alumni Association President, Ashely Hinesley, Vice President.
ABC Alumni Committee Members, Mandy Guntman, Eloise Black and Angel Munoz.
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This year, the Alumni Association is asking for you support in making a donation on the link provided so that our team can provide for the many children of our client's who desperately need some holiday cheer. Please click the button below to make a donation that will directly benefit these children. | |
Thanks to all in the community who generously support our mission
As one of Southern California's leading destinations for addiction treatment, ABC Recovery Center promotes wellness and healing for all stages of recovery. When we first meet the clients who arrive at our door, we don’t know what the future will hold. We welcome them without judgment and provide an individually tailored holistic and multi-disciplinary team approach that has successfully helped many others overcome their battle with substance use disorders. ABC is Licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services, as well as being accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
ABC Recovery Center offers a full continuum of services for those who have made the decision to make significant changes to their lives. We offer the following programs: Detoxification (Detox), Residential Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Program, Outpatient Program, and our Transitional and Sober Living Programs. We also provide a family program, perinatal services, and specialized groups for LGBTQIA constituents.
We are helping provide a future for over a thousand people a year, and that doesn’t include the number of people whose futures will be impacted when our clients are returned to them, sober and safe. We are here to provide them every opportunity to have the future they want.
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ABC Recovery Center's Core Values | |
An organizational culture and delivery of service promoting the belief that no one life is more important than another. We value every person, every client as an individual and respect their journey providing dignity, and empathy to everyone seen and served.
Those who are like-minded and adhere to the science that addiction is a disease and those challenged with this disease deserve compassion, encouragement and every opportunity in attaining a new beginning.
Our work towards an organizational future when we will have the capacity to open our doors to anyone who will need our services without concern for compensation.
The search for and incorporation of leading therapies, treatments, and care models that provide our clients the greatest opportunity for successful sobriety.
The unlimited courage of our clients who seek treatment, for their life-affirming decision to say, “no more” and taking difficult steps that will be life-changing.
All those who encourage and support our clients and help shepherd them on their life-long journey, as we extend our care by incorporating family members whenever possible.
The time, education, training, effort and sacrifice of the employees at ABC Recovery Center, as they administer care to those we serve, often under difficult circumstances. Each one serving ethically and bench-marking our industry’s highest standards.
The fostering of teamwork and the creation of a culture that encourages collaboration rather than competition. Everyone on our team is an integral cog in the wheel, in support of our client's recovery.
The support of our donor community, whose contributions we steward with the utmost care.
The legacy of all clients served and how their journey further affirms our dedication and informs our service.
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