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Comprehensive Innovative Treatment Philosophy

Multi-Concept Recovery (MCR) offers a comprehensive and innovative treatment philosophy based upon our understanding of the complex and progressive nature of addiction and mental health. Instead of focusing on the symptoms, we treat the whole person and the underlying issues using complementary programs that each individual can choose from.

Our individualized approach honors all aspects of our clients’ lives, stories, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment conducive to recovery and a deep level of personal growth.  We do not place our focus on symptoms; rather, we provide treatment, support, and guidance to the individual client and their family. We care. We understand that treatment for addiction is not a one-size-fits-all thing and that each person has their own narrative. If you are willing to change your narrative, we will guide you to a more abundant life.

"Recovery is a journey with options."

-A Message of Hope About Addiction by Evan Amarni

What Makes us Unique

Multi Concept Recovery isn’t like any other addiction treatment program in Southern California. Our innovative, customized approach allows us to treat each person’s specific needs when it comes to substance abuse. Learn more about our program, our values, and our dedicated team of addiction professionals.

Helping Those in Need

We Are People Who Care

We believe that lasting healing and growth happens best in the context of a trusting relationship with another person. We offer hope and new opportunities to individuals and families through:

Ethics

Upholding legal and moral standards to what is right

Authenticity

Providing genuine care to all who enter our doors

Empathy

The ability to share and understand the emotions of the clients and families

Innovation

Providing the most updated and validated treatment approaches to our clients

Trust

Building and maintaining a foundation of trust with clients, families, community organizations and society at large

Organizational Evolution

The organization’s ability to change to meet the needs of the client

Innovators In Treatment & Addiction Recovery

Our Leadership Team

Eric Moore, CADC II, ICADC, CIP

Chief Operations Officer

China Brezner, LMFT

Clinical Director

Bruce Stark M.D.

Medical Director

Dr. Eric Chaghouri

Psychiatrist

Sommer Elawwad, RADT

Director of Admissions

Tori Ratchford, CADC-II

Program Manager

Innovators In Treatment & Addiction Recovery

Our Burbank Treatment Team

Emily Dahan, RADT

Case Manager

Brian Lambert, QMHS

Case Manager

Amy Allen

Primary Therapist

Andrew Demirdjian, LCSW

Primary Therapist

Nancy Aguilar Ramirez, AMFT

Primary Therapist

Matthew Draper, AMFT

Primary Therapist

Scout

Therapy and Detection Services Animal

Caroline Kim

Primary Therapist

Innovators In Treatment & Addiction Recovery

Our Redwood City Treatment Team

David Meza, SUDRC

Case Manager

Christopher Standish, LCSW

Primary Therapist

Lillian Hansen, AMFT

Primary Therapist

Saige Ferko, ACSW

Primary Therapist

We Accept Most Major Insurance

At Multi Concept Recovery we work directly with your insurance company to verify what benefits will cover your addiction treatment expenses. Most PPO policies provide coverage, including Cigna and more for Multi-Concept Recovery’s services. We are currently In-Network with Aetna, Multi-Plan, Carelon, Blue Shield, Health Net, United Healthcare/Optum, ComPsych and Anthem Blue Cross in order to better serve the community and those seeking assistance.

Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health Net
Cigna
Aetna
MultiPlan
Carelon
Assurant

Recovery You can trust

Licensing and Accreditations

Multi Concept Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission.

The Joint Commission is one of the highest standards for facilities to comply with. Patient safety and quality of care issues are at the forefront of standards and initiatives. Joint Commission focus on state-of-the-art performance improvement strategies that help healthcare providers.

Multi Concept Recovery is a certified drug and alcohol treatment provider.

Licensing by DHCS (Department of Healthcare Services) identifies those facilities which exceed minimum levels of service quality and are in substantial compliance with State program standards, specifically the Alcohol and/or Other Drug Certification Standards.

Multi Concept Recovery is a proud member of the CCAPP program.

CCAPP is the largest statewide consortium of community-based for-profit and nonprofit substance use disorder treatment agencies, and addiction focused professionals, providing services to over 100,000 California residents annually in residential, outpatient, and private practices.

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