Thelma McMillen Recovery Center

09/02/2025

We kick off , observed in September since 1989, by celebrating one our teens who recently graduated from our intensive outpatient program. At intake, families often come to us exhausted, fearful, and unsure of what the future holds. After six months of hard work and healing, we witness transformation — strength, hope, and renewed connection.

Graduation isn’t the end of the journey, it’s the beginning of a life in recovery.

To learn more about our transformative teen program, visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/treatment/teen/

08/27/2025

HUGE congrats to Dr. Moe Gelbart for receiving Sierra Tucson's Lifetime Achievement Award, and to Lee FitzGerald for receiving the Hope Recognition Award, honoring a professional who has contributed to prevention and education. All of us at Thelma couldn't be prouder!

08/25/2025

Registration is now open for our September 16th Frontiers in Addiction event with Peter Fowler, B.C.A.S.E., presenting "Understanding the Complex Landscape of School Stress in Teen's Mental Health." https://thelma-mcmillan-recovery-center.ce-go.com/understanding-the-complex-landscape-of-school-stress-on-teens-mental-health

08/23/2025

Important information for parents about ma*****na. Dr. Moe Gelbart shares about the developing teen brain and the high potency of today's cannabis. Learn the facts and protect your teen.

Increased availability and potency of ma*****na are leading to a higher risk of psychiatric conditions and substance use disorder in young people with developing brains.

08/15/2025

The seeds we sow. 🌱
Teens are enjoying the fruits of their labor—harvesting tomatoes, corn, and even watching a vibrant orange watermelon grow!

From seed to harvest, the garden has become a powerful metaphor for recovery. It’s helped teens slow down, notice their progress, and realize that the small changes they make each day are already bearing fruit—and will continue to throughout their lives.

08/11/2025

Dr. Moe Gelbart has partnered with South Bay Families Connected since 2016 to bring the support group to parents and guardians throughout the South Bay, at no charge. To learn more, visit https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/blog/parent-chat-2025-26.

Giving a BIG SHOUT OUT to Dr. Moe Gelbart for agreeing to volunteer his time for the 9th year of the Families Connected Parent Chat! SBFC is honored to offer this free parent support group to our community, provided in partnership with Beach Cities Health and Thelma McMillen Recovery Center. Learn more: https://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/blog/parent-chat-2025-26.

07/22/2025

Registration for our August 19th Frontiers in Addiction CME event is now open! You won't want to miss Jaime W. Vince, MC, LPC presenting "Su***de, Addiction, and Depression in Military Life: Addressing Hidden Struggles." For details and registration, visit: https://thelma-mcmillan-recovery-center.ce-go.com/suicide-addiction-and-depression-in-military-life-addressing-the-hidden-struggles

07/15/2025

🎨 Healing through Neurographic Art: our teens use this creative technique to calm the mind, express emotions, and support recovery — no words needed.

Each piece you see here tells a story of resilience and healing.

To learn more our about our intensive outpatient treatment program for teens, visit, https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/treatment/teen/, or, call today for confidential consultation, at no charge: 310-257-5760.

06/26/2025

Strawberries ripening. 🍓 A praying mantis keeps watch, and baby birds get ready to fly. 🐦

In the Thelma McMillen recovery garden, growth isn’t rushed — it’s nurtured.

Just like recovery!

06/18/2025

Join us TONIGHT for Torrance Memorial's FREE Miracle of Living Lecture: Stress Less, Live Vibrantly — featuring our own Dr. Moe Gelbart. And, watch this quick tip from Dr. Gelbart on how to take small, intentional steps to reduce stress and protect your mental well-being.
📍 In person or online
📅 June 18, 2025
🕠 Screenings: 5:30 PM | 🕡 Lecture: 6:30 PM
🔗 Zoom: https://tmmc.zoom.us/my/miracleofliving

06/13/2025

Be sure to join us June 17th at 9:00 a.m. for our Frontiers in Addiction lecture presented by Dr. Phoenix Adams, DSW, MBA, LCSW, GC-C. He will present "Personalized Care for Individuals and Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health through Specialized Programming." For details and registration, visit: https://www.thelmamcmillenrecoverycenter.com/tmrc/health-professionals/

06/12/2025

🌱 Growth takes time!

At Thelma McMillen’s recovery garden, our teens are harvesting more than veggies — they’re learning patience, care, and the beauty of change. 🦋🐦

Recovery is just like the garden…one day at a time. ☀️