Thelma McMillen Recovery Center

02/05/2026

We are excited to welcome renowned author, Dr. Mel Pohl, as our February 17th Frontiers in Addiction Lecture Series presenter. To learn more and register for this CME event, provided free of charge, please visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals/

01/29/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM, an accomplished healthcare professional, administrator, published author and public speaker, will present “The Role of Trauma and Addiction in
Chronic Pain Development and Treatment” at our February 17th Frontiers in Addiction event! For details and registration, visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals/

01/22/2026

Honored to participate in the PVPUSD Mental Health Resource Fair and table alongside dedicated school counselors, administrators, and local therapists. Valuable community connections were made in support of student and staff mental health across our schools. Thank you to PVPUSD Counselor, Eliza Santarosa, for the invitation and for creating space for collaboration and shared resources.

01/20/2026

It's not too late to regesiter for our January 20th Frontiers in Addiction event: https://thelma-mcmillan-recovery-center.ce-go.com/when-family-enmeshment-leads-to-ambivalence-and-betrayal-in-adult-romantic-relationships-helping-clients-unburden-inappropriate-guilt-and-obligation

01/15/2026

If you currently partake in alcoholic beverages, Dry January is a great way to check-in with your relationship with alcohol. We encourage you to check-out the health benefits and the tips from Torrance Memorial to help you abstain from alcohol, no matter when you start.

01/09/2026

Along with our CME partner, Meadows Behavioral Healthcare, we are excited to announce our 2026 Frontiers in Addiction Lecture Series! For a downloadable pdf, please visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals/.

01/05/2026

We are excited to kick-off 2026 with another exceptional Frontiers in Addiction Lecture Series, starting with a presentation from Kenneth M. Adams, PhD, CSAT-S on January 20th at 9 a.m. Dr. Adams will address, "When Family Enmeshment Leads to Ambivalence and Betrayal in Adult Romantic Relationships." To learn more and register for this free CME event, visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals/.

01/02/2026

New year, new beginnings. Take the first step in the right direction by reaching out for help for yourself or a loved one: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/treatment/adult/

12/23/2025

All of us at Thelma wish you and yours and healthy and happy 2026.

12/19/2025

Our own Dr. Moe Gelbart shares practical tips in his most recent blog to stay grounded, connected, and safe during the holiday season. https://www.torrancememorial.org/healthy-living/blog/managing-alcohol-use-during-the-holidays/

The holidays bring joy, connection…and sometimes a whole lot of pressure. For those in recovery, and the loved ones who support them, navigating seasonal gatherings takes intention and preparation.

In our latest blog, Moe Gelbart, PhD, Director of Behavioral Health and Executive Director of the Thelma McMillen Recovery Center, shares practical tips to stay grounded, connected, and safe during the holiday season. https://www.torrancememorial.org/healthy-living/blog/managing-alcohol-use-during-the-holidays/

12/18/2025

Dr. Donnie Watson gave a fantastic presentation on substance use disorder at the South Bay Behavioral Health education event earlier this month. Thank you, Dr. Watson, for all of the great work you do informing the South Bay professional community about this important issue.

12/08/2025

If you are a South Bay parent looking for support around any parenting issue, please join our own Dr. Moe Gelbart Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for virtual Families Connected Parent Chat, a free support group provided in partnership with South Bay Families Connected and Beach Cities Health. For details and the Zoom link, visit https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/sbfc-virtual-events/junw-parent-chat2025-december.

All South Bay parents and guardians are invited to join us Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. for the virtual Families Connected Parent Chat, a free support group moderated by Dr. Moe Gelbart. We thank our partners, Beach Cities Health and Thelma McMillen Recovery Center for making the Parent Chat possible. For details and the Zoom link, visit: https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/sbfc-virtual-events/junw-parent-chat2025-december