Dear ABC Recovery Center Community,

I hope this letter finds you all well and in good spirits. As we move forward into the second quarter of the year, I am thrilled to share with you some exciting news regarding our expansion project.

We have recently received the first round of corrections back from the City of Indio Plan Check for our expansion plans. This is a significant milestone in our journey towards enhancing our facilities to better serve our community. The feedback we have received thus far has been constructive and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that our expansion meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

With this important step behind us, we are now eagerly anticipating the issuance of our Builders permit within the next 30 days. This permit will enable us to proceed with the construction phase of the project, bringing us one step closer to realizing our vision of a more comprehensive and accessible recovery center for those in need.

I want to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who has been involved in this project thus far. From our dedicated team members who have worked tirelessly to develop our expansion plans, to the City of Indio officials who have provided invaluable guidance and support along the way, this achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and community.

As we look ahead to the future, I am filled with optimism and excitement for what lies ahead. Our expanded facilities will not only enable us to better meet the growing demand for our services but also allow us to continue our mission of providing compassionate care and support to those on their journey to recovery.

In addition to our exciting expansion project updates, I am thrilled to announce that ABC Recovery Center will be hosting the highly anticipated Oasis of Hope Gala on November 1st. This annual event is a celebration of our shared commitment to hope, healing, and transformation. It is an opportunity for us to come together as a community and honor those who have made significant contributions to the field of addiction recovery. I am excited to share that we will be announcing this year's honoree very soon, so stay tuned for more details on what promises to be an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration and camaraderie. Save the date, and let's come together to celebrate the power of hope and resilience

Thank you all for your continued dedication and support. Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of countless individuals and families in our community.

Warm regards,

Chris Yingling - CEO

ABC Recovery Center, Inc.

We're Getting Ready for the . . .

It's only May but planning for this year's Oasis of Hope Gala are already underway. Our gala will be on November 1st and for the second year, it will be at the Indian Wells Golf Resort's Pavilion. We hope you'll all consider attending.

Our Gala Committee includes: Haydee Archuletta, Kris Corney, Andrea Courreges, Ashley Hinesley-Campos, Brock Jenikovsky, Vania McCutchen, Alexis Pollard, David Proctor, and Patricia Ramirez. . A special note of thanks to these folks for taking their personal time to volunteer their services in ensuring our gala is a success.

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.

Helping HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities)

HARC (Health Assessment and Research for Communities) reached out to ABC Recovery Center to help with phase 2 of their RODA project. From 2008 to 2016, Riverside County had been experiencing a steady increase in the number of overdose deaths; however, in 2017, overdose deaths and rates began to increase significantly. This rapid rise in overdoses can be attributed to synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, and methamphetamine addiction. RODA was established in 2019, to counter the rapid rise of overdoses, using enhanced surveillance data to guide overdose prevention efforts.

Since the launch of the program, notable successes include establishing monthly mortality surveillance reports, an interactive countywide overdose data dashboard, a multi-disciplinary overdose fatality review team, public health nursing case management for substance use, youth overdose prevention training, bystander naloxone training, and much more.

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.

Our February Rock Star is Alva Chavis! Alva has been working at ABC Recovery Center since February of 2022. Happy Anniversary Alva! Alva works as a security guard, and his colleagues give him high praise for being helpful, going above and beyond, and being a team player. Alva is pictured below on the left with Johnny Courreges on the right.

Our March Rock Star is Victoria Stephenson! Victoria was hired in January 2023 as a Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) per diem. During her time in this role, she transitioned to a BHT full-time and was later promoted to the position of residential lead supervisor. She is well respected by her team and her performance and work ethic is regarded by her supervisor.  

Pictured: Andrea Courreges, Alumni Association President, Ashely Hinesley, Vice President.

ABC Alumni Committee Members, Mandy Guntman, Eloise Black and Angel Munoz.

A big "Thank you" to the owners of La Quinta's Nothing Bundt Cakes, Ellie Koch Tropple and Jeff Tropple. Their thoughtful generosity in providing cakes for us each month helps us recognize and celebrate those in our organization who have been given another year, and a second chance at life.

Thanks so much Ellie and Jeff and thanks to your amazing team.

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.