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Treatment Care Recovery Healing

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Welcome to Peninsula Health Center

Peninsula Health Center is changing the way we treat substance and co-occurring disorders. We take a unique approach to treatment from a total 360 perspective, treating the mind, body and spirit in an effort to build a solid foundation for sustainable recovery.

To empower individuals on their recovery journey through our compassionate, dedicated care, utilizing innovative, evidence-based treatments within a supportive environment as we strive to nurture well-being and sustainable healing.

Change the stigma associated with behavioral health and its crucial role in our overall healthcare system.

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A Team You Can Count On

We have hand-picked our treatment team, led by Dr. Hemmat, to provide our clients with a safe and encouraging space where you can find the healing you deserve. Our drug rehab in Palos Verdes offers you a unique opportunity to not only overcome substance abuse and mental health, but to also to build a healthy lifestyle.

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Matin Hemmat, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Daniel Jimmerson

Daniel Jimmerson, LPCC, CADC

Clinical Director

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JD Meints

Executive Director

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Abe Alwazzan

Program Director

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Dr. Emily Bielen

Marketing Advisor

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Amy Williams, CADC-1

Substance Abuse Counselor & Yoga Instructor

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Sara Cluff, CADC-CA II, SUDCC II

Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor

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Chanel Kenner, RDN

Dietician

Danka Vorkapic

Danka Vorkapic, CADC III, ICADC

Counselor & Group Facilitator

Monica Dornick, M.S., LMFT, RYT

Monica Dornick, M.S., LMFT, RYT

Counselor and Group Facilitator