Horizon Treatment Services

Horizon Treatment Services We're here to help you get better. We will help guide you on your road to recovery and freedom.

Sometimes healing starts with someone simply walking beside you.Recovery is not a solo journey. It’s built on trust, com...
07/14/2025

Sometimes healing starts with someone simply walking beside you.

Recovery is not a solo journey. It’s built on trust, compassion, and having someone by your side who understands what you’ve been through.

Support, connection, and the power of community — you'll find it at Horizon Treatment Services. 🖤

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When someone finds hope again after feeling lost, it changes everything. 🖤Many of our clients walk in carrying years of ...
07/11/2025

When someone finds hope again after feeling lost, it changes everything. 🖤

Many of our clients walk in carrying years of trauma, pain, and stigma. What they find is community, compassion, and the tools to build a life they want to live.

If someone you care about is struggling, healing is possible, and help is here.

Learn more at horizonservices.org.

Real change happens when hearts and minds come together. 💙👊Each day, Horizon staff and community leaders in the Bay Area...
07/09/2025

Real change happens when hearts and minds come together. 💙👊

Each day, Horizon staff and community leaders in the Bay Area are showing up with purpose, compassion, and connection. Because collaboration is key to lasting impact.

➡️ How are you building a healthier community in your area? We’d love to hear!

A better life isn’t far away — it’s on the horizon, and we're here to help you get there.Whether you’re just getting sta...
07/08/2025

A better life isn’t far away — it’s on the horizon, and we're here to help you get there.

Whether you’re just getting started or have been on this journey for a while, your future is worth fighting for.

Explore how Horizon Services can support you or someone you love at horizonservices.org. 💙

The kind of leadership that transforms lives doesn’t always make headlines, but it does change lives.With over 15 years ...
06/27/2025

The kind of leadership that transforms lives doesn’t always make headlines, but it does change lives.

With over 15 years in the field, Damon has led everything from adolescent outpatient care to large-scale residential and detox programs across multiple counties. His work has always centered on creating safe, structured, and compassionate environments where people can heal.

Since joining Horizon, Damon has continued to lead with heart, integrity, and deep expertise, ensuring our programs support every individual’s journey toward recovery.

We’re lucky to have him on our team. 💙

What factor do you think most influences someone’s risk for developing a substance use disorder (SUD)?The truth? It’s no...
06/26/2025

What factor do you think most influences someone’s risk for developing a substance use disorder (SUD)?

The truth? It’s not just one. All of these factors can play a role, and often, they overlap. Genetics may shape vulnerability, trauma can leave lasting impacts, mental health conditions frequently co-occur, and peer environments can either support or increase risk.

That’s why at Horizon Treatment Services, we take a whole-person approach to care, one that recognizes the complex, layered reasons behind substance use.

From prevention programs for youth to trauma-informed residential and outpatient treatment, our services are designed to meet people where they are, with compassion and evidence-based support.

Learn more at horizonservices.org 🖤

When you think of leadership grounded in compassion, integrity, and deep experience, you think of Chris Murray, SUDCC-II...
06/25/2025

When you think of leadership grounded in compassion, integrity, and deep experience, you think of Chris Murray, SUDCC-II.

Chris joined Horizon in 2024 as our Associate Director of Inpatient Services and now serves as our Chief Compliance Officer, helping shape the quality and accountability behind every program we offer. But his impact started long before that.

With over eight years in the SUD treatment field, Chris has done it all, from counseling to managing detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living programs across Northern California.

He brings a deep belief in people’s capacity to recover, and a clear vision for building systems that support them with dignity.

We’re proud to have him on our team. 💪

Talking to teens about substance use doesn’t have to be scary, or scare them.In fact, the most powerful conversations ar...
06/25/2025

Talking to teens about substance use doesn’t have to be scary, or scare them.

In fact, the most powerful conversations are often the in-between, everyday ones. The ones where we ask curious questions, share real facts (not fear), and make it clear that we’re here to listen, not lecture.

If you’re wondering how to approach it, here are a few starting points:

◻️ Make it an ongoing conversation, not a one-time talk
◻️ Stay curious, not confrontational
◻️ Share facts, not fear
◻️ Focus on safety, not shame
◻️ Stay calm, especially when it’s hard

When teens feel safe to talk, they’re more likely to come to you when it matters most. And that’s the goal.

Reach out to learn more: horizonservices.org

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Shannon Smith-Bernardin, Ph.D., RN, CNL, our Consulting Director of Sobering Program Design...
06/19/2025

We’re proud to highlight Dr. Shannon Smith-Bernardin, Ph.D., RN, CNL, our Consulting Director of Sobering Program Design. 💙

Shannon’s work is deeply rooted in compassion and connection. As a nurse, researcher, and national leader in sobering care, she’s spent nearly 20 years walking alongside individuals experiencing some of their most vulnerable moments.

Her expertise, shaped by years with SF Public Health and Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and grounded in rigorous research at UCSF Health, has helped build programs that meet people where they are, with care that is trauma-informed, community-centered, and human-first.

She listens, advocates, and ensures that every voice, especially those often unheard, is reflected in the systems we build.

We’re grateful every day for her leadership, insight, and the heart she brings to Horizon’s mission.

Investing in the well-being of younger generations means equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make healthy ch...
06/11/2025

Investing in the well-being of younger generations means equipping them with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices early on. When we consider the trajectory of substance use and the development of healthy coping mechanisms, the timing of these conversations can be critical. 🤔

Thinking about the impact on younger generations and fostering a foundation for lifelong well-being, at what point do you believe it's most crucial to begin proactive conversations about healthy choices and substance use prevention with adolescents?

We are honored to announce that Horizon Treatment Services has been awarded $21 million to open a state-of-the-art integ...
06/10/2025

We are honored to announce that Horizon Treatment Services has been awarded $21 million to open a state-of-the-art integrated sobering and residential treatment center in Oakland. This milestone project will offer over 100 beds and serve more than 10,000 people each year, providing a full continuum of care to support recovery from alcohol, drug or mental health issues.

This grant was administered by the California Department of Health Care Services and is part of California’s historic $3.3 billion investment in behavioral health infrastructure following the passage of Proposition 1 in March 2024. Horizon is also contributing $3 million in matching funds to support the launch of this project.

We are deeply grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their ongoing support:

Karyn Tribble, PsyD, LCSW – Director, Alameda County Behavioral Health
Matthew Woodruff – CEO, Alameda Alliance for Health
Dan Kalb – City of Oakland - Local Government Councilmember
Mayor Sheng Thao – City of Oakland - Local Government
James Beere – Acting Chief, Oakland Police Department
Keith Carson – County of Alameda, CA - Government Supervisor, Fifth District
Bradley R. Goodson, FACHE – CEO, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Emily Weinstein – Director, City of Oakland - Local Government
Grant Colfax, MD – Director of Health, SF Public Health
Christopher Rand, MBA – Consulting Systems Engineer at Ciena & Board Chair, Horizon Treatment Services
Lucy Kasdin, LCSW – Director, Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless
Shauna Goodman – Executive Director, National Sobering Collaborative

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Let's test your knowledge!On the surface, the conversation around addiction often focuses on specific substances. Howeve...
05/19/2025

Let's test your knowledge!

On the surface, the conversation around addiction often focuses on specific substances. However, when we look at the broader landscape of substance use disorders in the U.S., the numbers might surprise you.

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