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Table of Contents

Media Inquiries:

Haroon AhmadMedia and Public Relations SpecialistPhone: [email protected]

Sovereign Health ...................................................................................................................3

The Senior Management Team ..................................................................................4

Locations ......................................................................................................................................8

Videos ............................................................................................................................................9

Our Programs ........................................................................................................................ 11

Select Articles .......................................................................................................................12

Press Releases.......................................................................................................................13

Toolkits ........................................................................................................................................14

Branded Sites ........................................................................................................................15

Social Media ...........................................................................................................................15

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At Sovereign Health, patients are our highest priority. We believe that mental illness, addiction and cognitive deficits are brain diseases that constrain people’s lives, but they do not define them. We see our patients as human beings and honor them for their independent qualities. Our world-class, licensed treatment professionals focus on treating the individual inside.

Sovereign Health’s commitment to each patient begins with a rigorous, comprehensive diagnostic assessment including an evaluation of the patient’s cognitive functioning. We passionately believe that the foundation for every patient’s recovery needs to be a highly comprehensive, individualized and evidence based treatment plan.

Sovereign Health operates nine treatment facilities in five states: California, Arizona, Florida, Texas and Utah. The facilities are licensed and have been awarded Gold Seal accreditation by The Joint Commission, the highest level of accreditation available in the behavioral health field.

Sovereign Health

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Dr. Tonmoy SharmaChief Executive Officer

Dr. Anthony J. MeleChief Clinical Officer

Kevin GallagherChief Financial Officer

They’re smart. They’re savvy. And they’re defining the future of health care.

The Sovereign Health Senior Management team is comprised of prominent experts in the fields of behavioral health and substance use. The team members are available for interviews, speaking events and commentary on request. Contact Haroon Ahmad, Media and Public Relations Specialist, [email protected] or 949.702.9601.

The Senior Management Team

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Dr. Tonmoy SharmaChief Executive Officer

Tonmoy Sharma, M.B.B.S., M.S.c., is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Health, a leading behavioral health treatment and recovery system located in the United States, Europe and India. Sharma’s extensive professional experience and background as a neuroscientist and psychiatrist have provided him with unique insight into the care and management of patients with behavioral health and substance use disorders. With more than 30 years of experience, Sharma’s leadership, accomplishments and contributions as a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, researcher, instructor and author have earned him prestigious awards, honors and grants for advancing the understanding of mental health conditions and their treatment.

Sharma has led over 20 national and international clinical trials, authored more than 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and co-authored five books and chapters on schizophrenia, including two with the Oxford University Press. His extensive research focuses on the relationships between the brain, cognition and human behavior in psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia. He is a highly sought-after neuroscience instructor and worked as a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. As a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Sharma helped to lead a five year-initiative, called the Changing Minds Campaign, to combat the stigma of central nervous system (CNS) illness.

https://www.sovhealth.com/about/leadership/management/tonmoy-sharma/



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Dr. Anthony J. MeleChief Clinical Officer

Dr. Anthony J. Mele is a licensed psychologist whose contribution to the behavioral health industry over the last 25 years has been instrumental. He earned his doctorate of psychology (Psy.D.) at Widener University in Pennsylvania and post-doctoral education and training from several notable institutions, including the Harvard and Duke Universities. His clinical expertise includes assessment and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in adolescents and adults. Dr. Mele was with Catholic Clinical Consultants and United Healthcare before his association with Sovereign that dates back to October 2015. He finds strength in the Sovereign culture in many ways, including the fact that the group offers separate mental health and addiction diagnosis treatment programs in all its facilities.

https://www.sovhealth.com/about/leadership/orange-county-ca/anthony-j-mele/



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Kevin GallagherChief Financial Officer

Kevin D. Gallagher has been associated with Sovereign Health since March 2016, prior to which, he has held financial executive positions at Nestle USA, Inc. and Witco Chemical Corp. He has over three decades of financial and operational managerial experience, including a decade as the CFO and COO of Body by Jake Global, LLC, and a renowned Los Angeles-based distributor of health and wellness products. His proven ability to maximize shareholder value resonates well with why he is often called an action-driven leader. At Sovereign, he oversees the cash flow processes while facilitating organizational growth and development. He cultivates and manages the banking and financial relationships, and implements analytical decision-making tools and disciplines to ensure that the organization is properly positioned for long-term financial growth and prosperity.

https://www.sovhealth.com/about/leadership/orange-county-ca/kevin-gallagher/



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CALIFORNIASovereign Health of San Clemente1211 Puerta Del Sol San Clemente, CA 92673Residential treatment facility that offers detox and individualized, comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to patients with substance use disorders, mental disorders and co-occurring disorders.www.sovhealth.com www.sovcal.com

Sovereign Health of Los Angeles6167 Bristol Parkway Culver City, CA 90230Treatment facility that provides holistic and comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to patients with substance use disorders, mental disorders and co-occurring disorders. This facility also has a specialized track for those who have a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.www.sovhealth.com www.sovcal.com

Sovereign Health of Palm Desert39800 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260Provides detox and residential treatment for patients with substance use disorders, mental health conditions and co-occurring disorders.www.sovhealth.com www.sovcal.com

Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego2815 Steele Canyon Road El Cajon, CA 92019Adolescent residential facility that provides youth ages 12 to 17 years with comprehensive behavioral health treatment services for substance use disorders, mental illness and co-occurring disorders.www.sovteens.com www.sovcal.com

TEXASSovereign Health of El Paso1831 Murchison Drive, Suite C El Paso, TX 79902Provides detox and individualized, holistic behavioral health treatment services to patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders. This facility is equipped to provide services to both English and Spanish speaking patients.www.sovtexas.com

FLORIDASovereign Health of Fort Myers3331 East Riverside Drive Fort Myers, CA 33916Provides detox and comprehensive behavioral health treatment services to patients with substance use disorders, mental disorders and co-occurring disorders. www.sovfl.com

Sovereign Health of Pompano Beach555 S. Andrews Avenue Pompano Beach, FLProvides treatment for patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders.www.sovfl.com

UTAHWhite River Academy2815 Steele Canyon Road El Cajon, CA 92019Adolescent residential treatment facility that provides males between the ages of 12 to 17 years with behavioral problems with experiential activities, community services, academic curriculum and therapeutic programming from a Positive Peer Culture treatment modality and dialectical behavior therapy to foster personal growth, responsibility and healthy lifestyle choices. www.whiteriveracademy.com

ARIZONASovereign Health of Chandler111 S Hearthstone Way Chandler, AZ 95226A residential rehabilitation facility for women only, specializing in survivors of trauma and abuse, in addition to the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders.www.sovarizona.com

Locations

http://www.sovhealth.com

http://www.sovcal.com





http://www.sovteens.com


http://www.sovtexas.com

http://www.sovfl.com

http://www.sovfl.com

http://www.whiteriveracademy.com

http://www.sovarizona.com

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Sovereign Health Debunks Myths about Eating Disorders

Eating disorders have many causes and symptoms and can affect anyone, but oftentimes, false information is spread about the disease. Sovereign Health Media Correspondent, Alyssa Bochenek, sits down with Sarah Atchison, a Clinician at Sovereign Health, to break down and debunk five myths surrounding eating disorders and let you know how we can help if you or a loved one are experiencing one.

Sovereign Health Featured in Orange County Business Journal for Measurement-Based Care

Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, the Chief Executive Officer of Sovereign Health, was featured in the Orange County Business Journal for his organization’s success in providing exceptional quality treatment and care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders by using measurement based-care.

Sovereign Health’s CEO, Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, Discusses the State of Addiction Treatment on PBS Show

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. is in the midst of an addiction crisis. “When I looked at the mental health and addiction scene, there were high-end treatment centers and county facilities, but nobody was looking to provide treatment for Middle America. Sovereign Health is a group of physicians and psychologists that have been trained and have practiced in the behavioral health field. We’re very interested in making sure that we are held to the standards of both assessment and treatment in this industry. We want people to have confidence when they come here for treatment,” says Dr. Tonmoy Sharma, M.B.B.S., M.S.c., on PBS program American Health Journal.

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB4x8z-c9Os

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPAu-73EMHc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shFbFBccWDA

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Dr. Tonmoy Sharma Discusses Addiction and Mental Health in an Interview with FOX 31 Denver

Watch this segment on FOX 31 Denver to hear what makes Sovereign’s methods different from most other addiction treatment centers. Tonmoy Sharma, M.B.B.S., M.S.c., the founder and CEO of Sovereign Health, explains how patients are the highest priority. “We believe that mental illness, addiction and cognitive deficits are brain diseases that constrain people’s lives, but they do not define them. We see our patients as human beings and honor them for their independent qualities,” says Dr. Sharma.

Dr. Anthony J. Mele Discusses the Opioid Epidemic and Dual-Diagnosis

Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D., Sovereign Health’s Chief Clinical Officer, discusses the opioid epidemic in the United States and the link between addiction and mental disorder on NBC affiliate KMIR’s program “Desert Living” on Wednesday, June 28. Dr. Mele mentions in the interview how there are new steps in managing opioid prescribers. He states that there’s been good change in prescribing opioids, but people are now looking to purchasing illegal opioids. He also notes the rise in opioid abuse regardless of demographic and geographic zone. Dr. Mele notes that 60-70 percent of individuals dealing with addiction also have a mental disorder.

Dr. Veena Kumari Discusses the Relationship between Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health

Veena Kumari, Ph.D., Sovereign Health’s Chief Scientific Officer, discusses nicotine addiction and its connection to mental health. on the NBC affiliate KMIR’s program “Desert Living” on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Approximately 80 percent of people diagnosed with schizophrenia smoke, with many receiving a regular dose of nicotine through a tobacco use disorder. Furthermore, the chemicals in tobacco smoke have been shown to intensify the removal of caffeine from the body, which may contribute to similarly high levels of caffeine use in schizophrenic populations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2yWuBBjJv1Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDtyU8TO8no

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Our Programs

Mental Health

Most Private Insurance Accepted. Call us today at 866.286.3509 to speak with a treatment specialist, complete a confidential assessment and review financial options.

Treatment Modalities (Vary by Location)

• Individual, Group and Family Therapy

• Cognitive Rehabilitation and Brain Wellness

• Neurofeedback

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Trauma-Informed Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Experiential Therapy

• Nutrition and Exercise Programs

Multidisciplinary Team

• Psychiatrist

• Primary Therapist

• Case Manager

• Family Therapist

• Clinical Concierge

Ancillary Services (Vary by Location)

• Court / Legal Services

• Financial Counseling

• Life Skills / Vocational Planning

• Advanced Laboratory Services (Pharmacogenetic Testing)

Sovereign’s Mental Health Program features a primary component called brain wellness. The unique philosophy that underpins our entire treatment program is the cognitive connection to mental health. Improving cognition can help the affected person learn how to successfully live with a psychiatric disorder. We use cutting-edge technology, medication and counseling and lifestyle changes to help patients live healthy and happy lives.

Patients Served• Adolescents• Adults• Males, Females and Transgender

Levels of Care• Residential Treatment• Partial Hospitalization• Intensive Outpatient• Recovery Management

"What first struck me about this organization is the amount of passion the staff displays regarding the mission of Sovereign Health. It’s obvious that the administrative and clinical staff all have a shared commitment to helping the patients, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that."

– Dr. Anthony J. MeleChief Clinical Officer

CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

1211 Puerta Del Sol, Suite 200 I San Clemente, CA 92673www.sovhealth.com©2016 Sovereign Health Group. All rights reserved.

24/7 ADMISSIONS HELPLINE

866.286.3509

Meet the Chief Clinical Officer

Anthony J. Mele, Psy.DDr. Anthony J. Mele is a licensed psychologist who brings almost 25 years of clinical expertise and executive leadership to the behavioral healthcare industry. As Chief Clinical Officer for

Sovereign Health, Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of state-of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving hundreds of patients in a nationwide network of facilities.

PROGRAMS OF SOVEREIGN HEALTHA Better Way to a Better Life

Sovereign Health knows that cognitive impairment places individuals at a higher risk for psychiatric disorders. Our application of neurobiology research, particularly in neuroplasticity, underpins our brain wellness and cognitive retraining approach to recovery.

Upon arrival, a patient’s cognitive and emotional functioning is assessed. Once in treatment, progress is monitored through a process of measurement-based assessments, which allows us to modify interventions in real time.

We use a treatment approach that integrates interpersonal and object relations psychotherapy with motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive retraining.

Good mental health requires ongoing maintenance throughout one’s life. We help patients set and accomplish quantifiable goals and offer long-term monitoring of their progress post-treatment through our Telehealth service.

Mental Health

For more information, please visit www.sovhealth.com


866.286.3509

Treatment Programs Offered:• Detoxification

• Primary Mental Health

• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth

• Eating Disorders

• Pain Recovery

• CROSS: Christian Recovery Offering Significant Success

• POWER: Primary Opportunities for Women Experiencing Recovery

• PRIME: Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences

Mental Health Program

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Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity Service


Treatment Modalities

• Individual and group psychotherapy

• Groups designed to address gender diversity and transgender issues

• Family therapy and support

• Neurofeedback and biosound lounge

• Yoga, art and equine therapy


• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

• Licensed Vocational Nurses

• Licensed Psychologists

• Individual Therapists

• Family Therapists

• Clinical Concierges

• Case Managers

Ancillary Services




• Advanced Laboratory Services(Pharmacogenetic Testing)

From psychoeducation groups and process groups to individual and family therapies, our adolescent treatment program promotes the self-esteem, self-acceptance and recovery of adolescents with gender dysphoria while they concurrently deal with behavioral health disorders.

Patients Served

• Transgender

• 12 - 17 Years Old

Levels of Care

• Residential Treatment

• Partial Hospitalization

• Intensive Outpatient

• Recovery Management



Meet the Program Director

Nora David, MA, LMFT

Nora David is a Licensed Marriage, Family

Therapist and a Group Home Administrator

in the state of California. Nora commendably

leads the team of staff in providing effective

treatment services to adolescents and their

families, which aids in their recovery of mental health, eating

disorders, and/or addiction.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE

2815 Steele Canyon RoadEl Cajon, CA 92019


866.588.0432

SERVICES OF SOVEREIGN HEALTHA Better Way to a Better Life

Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego provides mental health and substance abuse / dual diagnosis treatment services in a safe and accepting milieu for adolescents between the ages of 12 to 17 who identify as gender diverse or transgender.

Our holistic, biobehavioral approach includes services specifically designed to support adolescents with nonconforming gender identity, dysphoria or confusion while they receive treatment for primary substance abuse, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, or mental health issues.

Gender Diversity and Transgender Identity Service

For more information, please visit www.sovteens.com


866.588.0432

Treatment Programs Offered:


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


JOINT COMMISSION ACCREDITED

Transgender Youth

CORPORATE OFFICE



866.877.8351

Addiction / Dual Diagnosis


Treatment Modalities (Vary by Location)• Individual, Group and Family Therapy• Cognitive Rehabilitation and Brain Wellness• Experiential Therapy• Nutrition and Exercise Programs

Multidisciplinary Team• Psychiatrist• Primary Therapist• Case Manager• Family Therapist• Clinical Concierge

Ancillary Services (Vary by Location)• Court / Legal Services• Financial Counseling• Life Skills / Vocational Planning• Advanced Laboratory Services (Pharmacogenetic Testing)

We attribute much of our success to the holistic approach we employ with each individual patient. Multidisciplinary aspects of care are all interrelated and each person has different needs. From arrival to discharge, our treatment team includes each dual diagnosis patient in all decision-making related to his or her own plan of care.

Patients Served

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Males, Females and Transgender

Levels of Care

• Detoxification




• Outpatient


"Sovereign is a brain wellness organization. We believe that the brain’s ability to repair itself is the foundation of recovery from years of substance abuse. By retraining the brain to process triggers differently, rather than avoid them, our patients learn to live in a world that will present challenges and triggers. Our measurement-based treatment approach allows us to use ongoing patient assessments to individualize treatment plans. Sovereign’s commitment to brain wellness is transforming the treatment of dual diagnosis."


"What first struck me about this organization is the amount of passion the staff displays regarding the mission of Sovereign Health. It’s obvious that the administrative and clinical staff all have a shared commitment to helping the patients, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that."



Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D.Dr. Anthony J. Mele is a licensed psychologist who brings almost 25 years of clinical expertise and executive leadership to the behavioral healthcare

industry. As Chief Clinical Officer for Sovereign Health, Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of state-of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving hundreds of patients in a nationwide network of facilities.

Sovereign Health is a leader in the treatment of addiction, mental health disorders and dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis refers to a mental health condition and substance abuse occurring simultaneously.

Sovereign believes that addiction is a chronic brain disease that may include periods of relapse. It is important to note that repeated relapses after periods of sobriety may indicate the presence of an underlying disorder requiring professional treatment.

At Sovereign Health, we specialize in the complex assessment and multidisciplinary care required to successfully treat patients who are struggling with dual diagnosis. Our behavioral health team of master- and doctoral-level therapists are uniquely qualified to treat the mental health conditions that often accompany substance abuse.


Addiction / Dual Diagnosis



866.877.8351

Treatment Programs Offered:• Detoxification


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


• Pain Recovery

• CROSS: Christian Recovery Offering Significant Success

• POWER: Primary Opportunities for Women Experiencing Recovery

• PRIME: Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s Experiences

Addiction/Dual Diagnosis Program

Adolescent Eating Disorders





• Experiential Therapy, Sports and Cultural

Enrichment



• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist


• Registered Dietitian

• Case Manager


• Clinical Supervisors


Treatment can be complicated, and different

treatments are recommended depending on the

type and severity of the disorder. At Sovereign,

skilled physicians, therapists and dietitians work

together to help patients overcome body image

issues and underlying mental health issues that

are associated with the specific eating disorder.

Patients Served

• Females

• 12 – 17 Years Old

Levels of Care





CORPORATE OFFICE



2815 Steele Canyon Road El Cajon, CA 92019


866.518.0408

“What first struck me about this organization is the amount of passion the staff displays regarding the mission of Sovereign Health. It’s obvious that the administrative and clinical staff all have a shared commitment to helping the patients, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that.“

– Dr. Anthony J. Mele Chief Clinical Officer

“Our approach is to focus upon the unique strengths and inherent positive characteristics of every person who we treat. There is often a tendency in treatment to focus upon the deficits but we choose to do things differently and help the child to recognize and celebrate what is right with her.“

– Nora David, MA, LMFT


Nora David, MA, LMFT

Nora David is a Licensed Marriage,

Family Therapist and a Group Home

Administrator in the state of California.

Nora commendably leads the team

of staff in providing effective treatment services to

adolescents and their families, which aids in their

recovery of mental health, eating disorders, and/or

addiction.

Sovereign Health's Eating Disorder Program in Rancho San Diego, California, offers comprehensive, holistic treatment for adolescent girls struggling with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

Our healing community encourages the development of a positive body image and addresses the underlying causes of the individual’s eating disorder. We create hope and foster the development of healthy behaviors and self-esteem.

At Sovereign, young women regain control over their health and re-establish mutually supportive relationships with their loved ones.

Treatment provided for:

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Binge Eating Disorder


PROGRAMS OF SOVEREIGN HEALTH

Adolescent Eating Disorders

For more information, please visit www.sovteens.com


866.518.0408

Adolescent Eating Disorders Program

CORPORATE OFFICE



866.303.2887

Eating Disorders


The Eating Disorders Program at Sovereign Health helps instill hope and belief that there is a better way to deal with the stresses of life. Our priority is to help patients discover a way to live without the focus on food and body image. Eating disorders are life-threatening. Untreated, eating disorders can lead to malnutrition, organ damage and death. The psychiatric effects and impact on relationships are also severe, causing some people with eating disorders to turn to drugs or alcohol to numb their feelings of shame, depression, anxiety and fear.

Patients Served

• Women

• 18 Years and Older

Levels of Care









• Psychiatrist


• Registered Dietitian

• Case Manager


• Clinical Supervisors


"What first struck me about this organization is the amount of passion the staff displays regarding the mission of Sovereign Health. It’s obvious that the administrative and clinical staff all have a shared commitment to helping the patients, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that.”



Anthony J. Mele, Psy.D.

Dr. Anthony J. Mele is a licensed

psychologist who brings almost 25

years of clinical expertise and executive

leadership to the behavioral healthcare

industry. As Chief Clinical Officer for Sovereign Health,

Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of state-

of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving hundreds

of patients in a nationwide network of facilities.Patients in Sovereign Health's Eating Disorders Program receive treatment and live in a nurturing, compassionate and non-judgmental environment that helps them recognize their strengths while working to eliminate the shame and guilt associated with eating disorder behaviors.

The Eating Disorders Program offers an extensive variety in group therapies, dietary education and outside activities that promote healing.

We aim to increase positive behaviors while minimizing the emphasis on negative behaviors. The results we seek for our patients are better self-esteem, more self-confidence, an ability to set and meet goals, and an interest and desire to live a full and meaningful life.


Eating Disorders



866.303.2887

Treatment Provided For:

• Women Only

• Anorexia Nervosa

• Bulimia Nervosa

• Binge Eating Disorder


Eating Disorders Program

CORPORATE OFFICE



866.601.6829

Next Step Program






• Life Skills that Sustain Long-term Remission


• Psychiatrist


• Case Manager/ Next Step Counselor



Ancillary Services

• Court / Legal Services Guidance

• Financial Counseling Guidance


• Academic Counseling Guidance

• Community Resource Guidance

Next Step screens patients at various levels of care prior to entering the Intensive Outpatient Program. The screening process is necessary to determine the barriers that may prohibit long-term remission and to assist in identifying personal goals that support positive self-esteem in recovery.

Patients Served

• Men and Women


Levels of Care


• Outpatient








Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of

state-of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving

hundreds of patients in a nationwide network of

facilities.

"What first struck me about this organization is the amount of passion the staff displays regarding the mission of Sovereign Health. It’s obvious that the administrative and clinical staff all have a shared commitment to helping the patients, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that.”


Sovereign Health offers the Next Step Program to all

of its patients to prepare and motivate them toward

community integration. Next Step assists patients

with academics, volunteering, employment and

other important life skills that focus on completing

tasks and reaching goals.

Next Step helps patients take the necessary steps

for continual progression through the individual

recovery process and for sustaining healing and

recovery after treatment.

Next Step Program Provides:

• Building Resumes

• Role-playing for Interviews

• Researching Careers

• Interviewing Opportunities

• Volunteering Opportunities

• Discharging Plans


Next Step Program



866.601.6829

Next Step Program

CORPORATE OFFICE



39800 Portola AvenuePalm Desert, CA 92260


866.374.0592

PRIME Program for Men





• Experiential Therapy, Sports and Cultural Enrichment



• Psychiatrist


• Case Manager



Ancillary Services



• Network Building / Career Planning

• Advanced Laboratory Services

(Pharmacogenetic Testing)

We attribute much of our success to our recognition that developmental issues vary across the life span. Our treatment program is based on an appreciation that men in their 40s and older face unique challenges. Employing research in the areas of neurobiology and developmental psychology, PRIME is designed to facilitate recovery and healing from arrival to discharge.

Patients Served

• Men in their 40s, 50s and 60s

• Men whose careers, families and relationships

have been affected by alcohol or drug use

• Men requiring maximum anonymity

Levels of Care

• Detoxification






Helen Kienzle, Ph.D.Dr. Kienzle is the Program Director for the PRIME Program in Palm Desert, California. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the School

for Professional Psychology at Alliant University in Los Angeles. Specializing in psychiatric crisis intervention and resolution, Dr. Kienzle focuses on providing individual and group therapy to clients and their families.

“Ending an addiction requires more than just detoxification.

Underlying issues must be identified and treated, and new

coping mechanisms and lifestyle habits must be developed.

The transition from treatment to ‘real life’ is a critical period,

and I make sure all of my patients have everything they

need to sustain their recovery.”

– Dr. Helen Kienzle, Ph.D.

Sovereign Health

PRIME Program

Sovereign Health offers specialized residential

addiction treatment for men 40 to 65 years of age

through our Personal Recovery Integrating Men’s

Experiences (PRIME) Program.

PRIME is a 45 to 60 day program that includes all levels

of care, from detoxification to outpatient treatment.

This holistic program focuses on the psychosocial,

physical and financial health issues facing mature men in

the “prime” of their lives. PRIME helps men establish

sober and supportive relationships, manage medical

conditions and create new employment opportunities.


• Detoxification


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


PRIME Program for Men



866.374.0592

Sovereign Health

PRIME Program

PRIME Program

Telehealth


Completing treatment is only the beginning of the recovery process from addiction and mental illnesses. The transition back to life outside of treatment can be challenging and the temptation to relapse can be overwhelming. Most people in early recovery have very busy schedules which may prevent them from attending scheduled meetings or appointments but skipping therapy sessions can be dangerous and derail treatment. Having a specialized therapist who is only a click away helps ensure continued success.

You can now talk to a Sovereign Health trained professional remotely!

Who We Serve

• Adolescents ages 12 to 17

• Adults

Levels of Care


• Outpatient


1211 Puerta Del Sol I San Clemente, CA 92673www.sovhealth.com©2017 Sovereign Health Group. All rights reserved.


866.964.8090

Conditions Treated

• Addiction

• Mental Illness

• Dual Diagnosis (both a mental health issue and a substance use issue)


• Pain Recovery

• Trauma


• Individual, Group, Couples and Family therapy

• Craving Management/Mindfulness

• Healthy Lifestyle Reinforcement

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

• Anger Management

• Individualized Treatment Plans

Telehealth Advantages

• Allows individualized scheduling

• Saves travel time and expense

• Makes ongoing treatment easy

• Provides easy access to specialized therapists

• Makes continuing care possible for people without transportation, in rural areas or with disabilities



Dr. Anthony Mele is a licensed psychologist who brings almost 25 years of clinical expertise and executive leadership to the behavioral healthcare industry. As Chief Clinical Officer for Sovereign Health,

Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of state-of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving hundreds of patients in a nationwide network of facilities.


At Sovereign Health, we believe that people in early

recovery need plenty of support after completing

treatment. An exciting new aspect of our continuing care

program is Telehealth. Using Telehealth allows patients

to receive ongoing therapy remotely, from anywhere,

using their computer, tablet or smartphone to remotely

connect with a clinician.

Telehealth allows patients to receive counseling via a

HIPAA-compliant videoconferencing system. Patients

are matched with clinicians and are set up with their

own secure account for telehealth. Sessions typically

last approximately 60 minutes, similar to a traditional

one-on-one therapy session in an office. Privacy is

secured through a special HIPAA-compliant interface.

Telehealth



866.964.8090


Treatments Provided:

• Substance Abuse

• Mental Illness

• Dual Diagnosis


• Pain Recovery

• Trauma

Telehealth Program

CORPORATE OFFICE





866.296.5401

POWER Program for Women


Treatment Modalities• Medically assisted detoxification• Intensive individual, group, and family psychotherapy• Process groups on topics such as coping skills, anger

management• Cognitive rehabilitation• Lifestyle development• Experiential therapy, equine, art, yoga and cultural

enrichment• Nutrition and exercise programs• Family weekend

Multidisciplinary Team• Psychiatrist• Psychologist• Nurse• Case manager• Primary therapist• Certified AOD and family counselors• Clinical concierge

Ancillary Services• Court/Legal services• Financial counseling• Network building/Career planning• Advanced laboratory services (Pharmacogenetic testing)• Referral services (Transcranial magnetic stimulation)

Many women inadvertently develop unhealthy ways of coping with stress that compound over time until they simply can no longer manage life. In the POWER Program at Sovereign Health, we understand how addiction and mental illness develop and how to treat these inter-related conditions. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams work together to determine each woman’s needs and goals and strive to include her loved ones in the process. From arrival to discharge, patients are the most important members of our treatment teams.

Patients Served• Women in their 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s• Women whose health, families, occupation or

relationships have been affected by substance use or mental illness

• Participants must voluntarily enter the program• Must be medically stable and ambulatory• Not actively suicidal, homicidal or psychotic

Levels of Care• Detoxification• Residential treatment• Partial hospitalization• Intensive outpatient• Ongoing care management and telehealth


Helen Kienzle, Ph.D.Dr. Kienzle is the Program Director for POWER Program in Palm Desert, California. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the School for Professional Psychology at Alliant University in Los

Angeles, California. Specializing in psychiatric crisis intervention and resolution, Dr. Kienzle focuses on providing individual and group therapy to clients and their families.

“Ending an addiction requires more than just detoxification. Underlying issues must be identified and treated, and new coping mechanisms and lifestyle habits must be developed. Transition from treatment to ‘real life’ is a critical period and I make sure all of my clients have everything they need to sustain their recovery.”– Dr. Helen Kienzle, Ph.D.

Sovereign Health

PROGRAM

Sovereign Health is proud to announce specialized residential treatment services for women 40+ years of age through our POWER Program in Palm Desert, CA.

Primary Opportunities for Women Experiencing Recovery (POWER) Program creates hope and recovery for mature women who are struggling with addiction or behavioral health disorders as they recover their physical and mental health. POWER includes all levels of care from detoxification to ongoing care management. The entire program was designed to provide the highest quality care possible to women over 40 and their families, from medical experts to specialized therapeutic modalities. This integrative program utilizes evidenced-based care and medical technology to diagnose and treat all underlying and co-occurring disorders to promote lasting recovery. POWER helps women manage health conditions, repair relationships and establish sober and supportive networks.


• Detoxification


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


POWER Program for Women



866.296.5401

Sovereign Health

PROGRAM

POWER Program

ROAR for Women




• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)


• Neurofeedback Training

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Therapy (EMDR)

• Experiential Therapy (Yoga, Equine and Art Therapy)


• Psychiatrist

• Psychologists


• Case Manager

• Nurse Practitioner

• Nurses

• Substance Abuse Counselor

• EMDR Clinician

• Neurofeedback Technician


• Clinical Coordinators

• House Managers

The constant reinforcement of DBT in ROAR helps patients improve their ability to cope with difficult situations, tolerate distress, strengthen relationships and overcome unwanted behavior. With all Chandler staff members trained in DBT, patients quickly learn new behavioral skills and incorporate them into their daily behavior, which effectively changes their lives.

Patients Served

• Women


Levels of Care




• Outpatient with Transitional Living









Dr. Mele oversees the development and delivery of

state-of-the-art behavioral health treatment serving

hundreds of patients in a nationwide network of

facilities.


866.245.7849

“By launching ROAR, Sovereign Health of Chandler is able to provide a DBT-informed program that gives women the opportunity to rebuild their lives in the strongest way. Our program gives them back their power.”

– Dr. Anthony J. Mele Chief Clinical Officer

CORPORATE OFFICE



111 S, Hearthstone WayChandler, Arizona 85226


Rebuilding Our Acceptance & Resilience, or ROAR, at our Chandler, Arizona, facility provides comprehensive treatment in a dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) manner to all mental health and dual diagnosis patients in a calm, consistent and appropriate therapeutic community.

What differentiates ROAR? It’s not just our use of DBT, everyone does that. Rather, ROAR's uniqueness resides in its universal use by all Sovereign staff. Whether professional, support, or paraprofessionals, Sovereign staff all speak the language of DBT and Motivational Interviewing. Such consistency contributes to the ongoing success of Sovereign Health of Chandler. It is not just a therapy; it’s a way of life.

ROAR for Women



866.245.7849

Treatment Provided For:


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


ROAR Program


866.296.5401

CROSS: A Christian Faith-Based Recovery Program


The CROSS Program provides a safe and spiritual environment where fear and negativity are overcome by faith in God’s grace and love. Patients are often amazed at how quickly they begin to feel better. Although the journey back to health many not be easy, The CROSS community can help make it possible.

Who We Serve:

• Men and women

• 18 years and older, particularly

those over 40

• Seeking faith-based treatment

• Hold Christian beliefs


• Social model detox and symptom

management

• Individual, group and family psychotherapy

• Process groups

• Workshops

• Education classes

• Intensive family program

• Healthy lifestyle development

(nutrition, exercise, sleep management,

social skills)

• Cognitive rehabilitation and brain wellness

• Neurofeedback training

• Medication optimization

• Prayer and meditation

• Onsite pastoral support

• Experiential therapy

(equine, expressive arts and recreational therapy)

Levels of Care

• Detox (24/7 care and medical monitoring)

• Residential treatment (24/7 Care)

• Partial hospitalization (24/7 Care)

• Intensive outpatient program (transitional living)

• Post-discharge recovery management

Sovereign Health

CORPORATE OFFICE





Helen Kienzle, Ph.D.Dr. Kienzle is the Program Director for the PRIME Program in Palm Desert, California. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the School

for Professional Psychology at Alliant University in Los Angeles. Specializing in psychiatric crisis intervention and resolution, Dr. Kienzle focuses on providing individual and group therapy to clients and their families.

Sovereign Health’s Christian Recovery Offering Significant Success (CROSS) Program integrates mental health and addiction treatment with Christian spirituality. CROSS is a holistic residential rehabilitation community for men and women seeking faith-based care.

The CROSS community consists of patients and those staff members who share fundamental values and beliefs, and includes members of any different Christian persuasions. The 45- to 60- day program incorporates proven Sovereign Health methods of treatment with prayer, meditation, Bible study, church services and pastoral counseling.


• Detoxification


• Substance Use

• Dual Diagnosis

• Telehealth


CROSS: A Christian Faith-Based Recovery Program



866.296.5401

Sovereign Health

CROSS Program

CORPORATE OFFICE



855.250.2703

Intensive Family Program




• Case Manager



Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can attend?

All family and loved ones of the patient that we have written

permission to contact can be invited to attend our program.

• Is there an age limit for the event?

Yes, our event is not appropriate for young children. Please

discuss the suitability of the program with your loved one’s case

manager if you have any questions.

• What is the cost to attend?

The program is free and a light breakfast and lunch are provided

each day. Transportation and lodging costs are the responsibility

of the guests.

• I can only attend for part of the program. Can I still attend?

While each day covers different material and we strongly

recommend that you attend both days of the program, we

understand that sometimes other obligations make this

impossible and you are welcome to attend for one of the

two days.

• When will I be able to spend time with the patient?

Patients will join the program for lunch and the afternoon on

day two. Depending on the patient's level of care and progress,

they may be able to spend additional time when their daily

programming concludes.

Sovereign Health’s two-day Intensive Family Program

is offered monthly to patients and their family

members at each treatment location. The program

gives families the chance to come together and learn

about the patient’s specific diagnosis while spending

quality time with their loved one.

Meet the Program Manager

Carmella Bailey, CADC-IICarmella Bailey is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, while being a Certified Life Coach with a strong passion for working with families and supporting people in recovery. She has a special interest in providing counseling services to individuals and their families as

well as managing and developing family treatment programs.

"Recovery isn’t only about the individual getting better. It’s about the family system as a whole getting healthy. The Intensive Family Program provides our families with the tools to begin to bridge the gap in their family dynamic.”

– Carmella Bailey, CADC-II

Patients Served

• Adolescents

• Adults

• Males, Females and Transgender

Levels of Care

• Detoxification





At Sovereign Health, we recognize that the family is an integral part of each patient’s recovery. We also recognize that families are unique in their strengths and challenges.

The Intensive Family Program (IFP) at Sovereign creates the opportunity to mend broken relationships and bring families closer together during their loved one’s journey into recovery.

Sovereign’s IFP encourages family members to actively participate in family group activities and therapy while their loved ones are in treatment. Our patient’s individualized treatment plan actively involves the family’s strengths in order to support both the family’s ability to heal itself while supporting the patient’s recovery.

IFP Services:

• Presentations by clinical staff

• Personal and family goal setting

• Reading and reflection

• Workshops

• Individual, group and family

psychotherapy

• Psychoeducation





855.250.2703


https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/Mental-Health-Program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/transgender-identity-service.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/addiction-dual-diagnosis.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/eating-disorders-program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/eating-disorder.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/next-step-program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/prime-program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/telehealth-program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/power-program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/R.O.A.R.-Program.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/palm-desert-cross-flyer.pdf

https://www.sovhealth.com/docs/Intensive-family-program.pdf

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The Way on Behavioral Health CareStigma, bias and ignorance are not the only problems facing behavioral health care providers and their patients. This six-part series will explore financial, legal and systemic barriers that prevent people who require treatment from receiving the quality care they deserve.

Recovery Next DoorTo combat mental illness stigma, “Recovery Next Door” offers inspirational stories of recovery and hope as a way to promote the acceptance and support of people with behavioral health conditions in the local community.

Sovereign Health Launches the First Editorial in a New Impactful Three-Part News Series on U-4Sovereign Health, a leading national provider of behavioral health treatment services, has launched a new three-part series, “Uncovering U-4.” Also known as U-47700 or Pink, U-4 is an opioid analgesic drug, and experts warn the public not to be fooled by its easy accessibility.

Measurement-based care: Does behavioral health care measure up?Measurement-based care (MBC) uses validated symptom scales completed by patients and reviewed by clinicians during therapeutic encounters. In a recently released Issue Brief, titled “Fixing Mental Health Care in America: A National Call for Measurement Based Care in Behavioral Health and Primary Care,” experts at The Kennedy Forum stated, “Measurement based care will help providers determine whether the treatment is working and facilitate treatment adjustments, consultations, or referrals for higher intensity services when patients are not improving as expected.”

Binge drinking increases effectiveness in directing attention to alcohol cues, says studyPeople are well aware of the numerous and adverse effects of alcohol, yet many continue to drink, with some even indulging in binge drinking. A recent study has suggested that alcohol use and its effect can alter the way information is processed in the brain.

Select Articles

https://www.sovhealth.com/editorials/the-war-on-behavioral-health-series/war-behavioral-health-care-part-1-stigma-kills/

https://www.sovhealth.com/editorials/recovery-next-door/recovery-next-door-former-bmx-pro-tony-hoffmans-360-addiction/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-launches-first-editorial-new-impactful-three-part-news-series-u-4/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-launches-first-editorial-new-impactful-three-part-news-series-u-4/

https://www.sovhealth.com/behavioral-health/measurement-based-care-behavioral-health-care-measure/

https://www.sovhealth.com/behavioral-health/measurement-based-care-behavioral-health-care-measure/

https://www.sovhealth.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking-increases-effectiveness-directing-attention-alcohol-cues-says-study/

https://www.sovhealth.com/alcohol-abuse/binge-drinking-increases-effectiveness-directing-attention-alcohol-cues-says-study/

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New Report Finds Marked Improvements for Teens at Sovereign Health’s Rancho San Diego Facility

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/new-report-finds-marked-improvements-teens-sovereign-healths-rancho-san-diego-facility/

The Importance of Measurement-Based Care Highlighted in Special Edition of the Orange County Business Journalhttps://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/importance-measurement-based-care-highlighted-special-edition-orange-county-business-journal/

Sovereign Health Supports the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Sponsors Two 5k NAMIWalkshttps://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-supports-national-alliance-mental-illness-sponsors-two-5k-namiwalks/

Sovereign Health’s Chief Scientific Officer Veena Kumari, Ph.D., Presented on ‘Nicotine Addiction in Schizophrenia’ at Yale University School of Medicinehttps://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-healths-chief-scientific-officer-veena-kumari-ph-d-presented-nicotine-addiction-schizophrenia-yale-university-school-medicine/

Sovereign Health Now Offers Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Programhttps://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-now-offers-alcohol-drug-studies-program/

Press Releases



https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/importance-measurement-based-care-highlighted-special-edition-orange-county-business-journal/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/importance-measurement-based-care-highlighted-special-edition-orange-county-business-journal/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-supports-national-alliance-mental-illness-sponsors-two-5k-namiwalks/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-supports-national-alliance-mental-illness-sponsors-two-5k-namiwalks/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-healths-chief-scientific-officer-veen



https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-now-offers-alcohol-drug-studies-program/

https://www.sovhealth.com/news-events/press-releases/sovereign-health-now-offers-alcohol-drug-studies-program/

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Toolkits

Sovereign Health’s free toolkit, “The Unbearable Weight,” is now available online. The toolkit includes a downloadable guidebook and a range of interactive online content that can be used by behavioral health professionals to supplement their treatment of patients with eating disorders.

The 64-page downloadable guidebook is an effective resource for information, guidance and exercises to help patients achieve a lasting recovery. Topics include:

Instilling beneficial coping strategies How to talk to someone with an eating disorder Productive personal activities for reframing food association Family activities reinforcing sound food hygiene How to handle medical emergencies Recovery resources

Sovereign Health presents its “Relationships in Recovery” toolkit and guidebook to focus on the importance of fostering positive relationships while in recovery. Navigating relationships can be very challenging without the proper tools. October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this toolkit provides information and important contacts for anyone who is in an abusive or toxic relationship. Physical abuse is not the only form of abuse, and domestic relationships are not the only relationships affected by abuse. Mental, emotional and verbal abuse are also types of abuse that can occur between friends, co-workers, romantic partners and family members.

Featuring a 70-page downloadable guidebook, topics include:

How to choose a treatment provider How to recognize an overdose How to manage cravings What to do after a relapse How to reconcile damaged relationships How to conquer legal and financial problems

https://www.sovhealth.com/toolkits/the-unbearable-weight-eating-disorder/

https://www.sovhealth.com/toolkits/relationships-in-recovery/

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Branded Sites

Sovereign Health https://www.sovhealth.com/

Sovereign Health of California https://www.sovcal.com/

Sovereign Health of Rancho San Diego http://www.sovteens.com/

Sovereign Health of Arizona http://www.sovarizona.com/

Sovereign Health of Florida https://www.sovfl.com/

Sovereign Health of El Paso http://www.sovtexas.com/

White River Academy http://www.whiteriveracademy.com/

Sovereign Health Webinars and Events http://www.sovevent.com/

Sovereign Institute http://www.sovinstitute.com/

https://www.sovhealth.com/

https://www.sovcal.com/

http://www.sovteens.com/

http://www.sovarizona.com/

https://www.sovfl.com/

http://www.sovtexas.com/

http://www.whiteriveracademy.com/

http://www.sovevent.com/

http://www.sovinstitute.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SovereignHealth

https://twitter.com/sovhealthofca

https://plus.google.com/+Sovcal

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sovereign-health-of-california

https://www.instagram.com/sovereignhealth/

https://www.youtube.com/user/SovHealth

Documents

MEDIA KIT - Sovereign health of Arizona...Dr. Tonmoy Sharma Chief Executive Officer Tonmoy Sharma, M.B.B.S., M.S.c., is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Health, a leading behavioral