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Administration
Dennis Larkin, C.A.T.C., C.C.D.C. - Executive Director
"In my search for an answer I have found no single treatment method that is appropriate for all individuals. I have found that an East meets West approach works best to address both the cause and the symptom."
"Synergy now has nearly 15 years continuous experience in creating innovative programs where a blend of clinical, holistic and spiritual approaches to addiction are our focus. In my effort to provide a healing environment for the chemically dependent individual that would encompass mind, body and spirit, we have come to explore the practical part of getting a life and living in our society on its terms as well as the spiritual aspects of treatment intervention that meet the unique demands for quality specialized care for each individual."
"I believe the human spirit is an essential and critical contributor to our health and our recovery; the basic model we work from has created a focus on the body and mind functioning like a garden that is alive and always growing. I use my personal experience in both addiction and recovery to plant seeds that grow into a better life of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing - one that cultivates hope, purpose, meaning and personal responsibility. Our program has now become one that is truly about living."
Howard Larkin, C.D.C. - Director of Operations
"I never understood the value of recovery until the Synergy Treatment program saved my life. We instill hope in people who thought there was none." Howard has worked in the field of recovery for 8 years. After graduating our program, he went to Saddleback College to obtain his Chemical Dependency Counselor credentials. As the Director of Operations, he supervises Resident Advisors and controls housing and transportation. "I am happy to now give back what was freely given to me - the gift of sobriety."
Ernest Templeton– Sales Manager
"Having graduated from Synergy Treatment, I know that the program works to restore lives and dreams. I am living proof!" Ernie manages the sales here at Synergy. This is his way of giving back to the program that helped him get back on his feet. He had 20 years of experience in technology sales and marketing prior to bringing his talents to the team here. Holding a Bachelor's Degree from California State University, Long Beach, Ernie values the opportunity to be active in the 12-step recovery community. "Bringing others into the 12-step community is one of the greatest gifts I could give. I am proud to be reaching out to others in need through my work."
Morgan Richardson – Intake Coordinator
"The Synergy Treatment program gave me willingness and showed me that I have the power to change the way that I look at myself and the world." Morgan helps individuals and families begin healing by informing them about recovery. A Human Services graduate, he is certified in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Denial Management, Recovery Coaching M.L.E. and Spirit Recovery. He is also trained in Meditation, is currently interning for his C.A.T.C. and is working toward his Marriage and Family Therapist certification in the addiction field. Morgan is active in Cocaine Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous and volunteers at a local homeless shelter. "My job is great! I get to save lives by sharing the message of recovery."
Ryan Schrier - Intake Coordinator
"Synergy Treatment changed my life and gave me back the relationships and goals I had lost in my active addiction." In 17 years of addition, Ryan lost everything - his wife, his son, his career and his soccer scholarship. When he surrendered and became willing to accept the help of his family and the Synergy program, he turned his life around. He now answers the Synergy hotline to help people who are looking for the same thing he was - freedom from active addiction and alcoholism. Ryan is trained in Meditation and is active in Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Cocaine Anonymous. He also speaks on H & I and detox center panels. "Getting others into recovery to build their new life gives me purpose."
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