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Confidential Support for Railroad Union Workers

Specialized Care for Union Pacific, Amtrak, and BNSF Employees

Virtual IOP, Residential Treatment, and Detox Services

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The Demands of Life on the Tracks

  • Long Hours and Irregular Schedule
  • Fear of Losing Your Job
  • Concerns About Confidentiality
  • Balancing Work and Health
  • Stress from a High-Pressure Career
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How We Help Railroad Union Workers

Virtual IOP

Access flexible, therapist-led care from the comfort of your home, designed to fit your schedule while addressing mental health and substance use challenges.

Residential Treatment

Receive 24/7 support in a structured, safe environment with personalized care to help you overcome addiction and rebuild your life.

Detox

Safely manage withdrawal symptoms with round-the-clock medical supervision to ensure a comfortable and effective start to recovery.

Support Beyond Treatment

Insurance Coverage

We accept most major insurance plans to provide fully covered treatment services, ensuring your care is accessible and affordable.

FMLA & Disability

Our case managers work one-on-one with union members to handle all paperwork, including applying for FMLA and disability, so you can focus on recovery.

Why Choose Us?

We use proven, evidence-based treatment modalities and specialize in addressing the unique challenges of railroad workers.

How We Treat

Comprehensive Evaluation

Every patient undergoes an initial evaluation to create a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique medical history and substance use challenges.

We offer 30, 60, and 90-day programs to meet individual needs, from early-stage recovery to more intensive support for heavy addiction. For added flexibility, our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) allows patients to access care from the comfort of their own homes.

For patients requiring detox, we provide medical supervision to safely manage withdrawal and prepare for the next stages of treatment.

Personalized therapy sessions help patients address the root causes of their addiction and develop coping strategies for long-term success.

Collaborate and share experiences with peers in a supportive environment to foster understanding and connection.

We involve family members in the recovery process to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create a support system for lasting recovery.

Optional activities promote physical and emotional well-being, allowing patients to heal holistically while building new, healthy habits.

Patients learn about the behaviors contributing to their addiction and develop strategies to handle temptation and maintain sobriety post-treatment.

Our programs go beyond addiction treatment, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional recovery to ensure a full and lasting transformation.

Building a sense of community is an essential part of recovery. Our peer support groups provide a safe and supportive environment where patients can connect with others who understand their journey. Sharing experiences, challenges, and successes fosters trust, reduces feelings of isolation, and encourages mutual growth and accountability throughout the recovery process.

Recovery doesn’t end after treatment. We provide comprehensive aftercare planning to ensure ongoing support and long-term success. This includes connecting patients with local resources, ongoing therapy options, peer support groups, and relapse prevention strategies tailored to their unique needs. Our goal is to empower patients with the tools and confidence they need to navigate life after treatment and maintain a fulfilling, sober lifestyle.

What We Treat

Substance Use Disorders

Alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other substances.

Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other conditions that accompany addiction.

Addressing trauma and its impact on mental health and substance use.

Helping individuals manage work-related or personal stress and avoid relapse.

Improving sleep patterns disrupted by addiction or mental health challenges.

Providing tools and strategies to break the cycle of repeated relapses.

Teaching healthy ways to process and express emotions.

Supporting patients through unresolved grief that may contribute to addiction.

Rebuilding confidence and fostering self-compassion to aid recovery.

Encouraging connection and community to combat loneliness and support healing.

Virtual IOP Spotlight

Flexible Scheduling to Support Your Recovery

Attend Sessions three – five days per week

Morning Session

  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST

Afternoon Session

  • 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM PST

Full-Day PHP Option

  • 9:00 - 4:30 PM PST
9:00 - 4:30 PM PST

We Accept Most Major Insurances

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Hear What Others Are Saying About Us

I couldn’t have asked for better treatment and I would highly recommend this place to anyone in need. The staff is incredible, the location/house is beautiful and the therapists helped me more than I thought was ever possible. These people truly care and I can’t even put into words how grateful I am for it.
Ryan C.
Ohana Recovery saved my life. They are kind and knowledgeable. They guided me through all the steps of recovery and left me with a strong foundation.Today I have over 2 years of sobriety. I actually had fun in the house even though it was a lot of hard work. Thank you so much to everybody.
John M.
This place saved my life! The staff are professional, the facility is great, and the support are true. The activities and classes set me up for success! I have kept in contact with a few people that were residents while I was there, and we are all about to celebrate 8 months SOBER!!
Gary W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will my employer know that I’m seeking treatment?

No. Our program is completely confidential, and we assist with FMLA paperwork to ensure your job is protected while you focus on recovery.

Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and can work directly with your union to ensure coverage for your treatment.

We have private residential treatment centers located in Santa Clarita and Agua Dulce, offering a safe and serene environment for your recovery.

Our residential program includes private rooms and baths, 6-8 individual therapy sessions per week, group counseling, family therapy, and holistic care options like art therapy and recreational activities.

Yes. For those who need flexibility, our Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) allows you to access care while balancing work and personal responsibilities.

We offer 30, 60, and 90-day programs based on your needs. Each program includes detox (if necessary) and personalized care to set you up for long-term success.

Yes. Our case managers work one-on-one with you to handle all the necessary paperwork for FMLA and disability, ensuring your rights are protected.

We offer a wide range of therapies, including one-on-one therapy, group counseling, family therapy, and specialized approaches like trauma-focused therapy.

Yes, our residential treatment centers are private and confidential. Each patient has their own private room and bath to ensure comfort and discretion.

We specialize in helping union workers by addressing their specific challenges, offering confidential care, FMLA support, and programs designed to fit your lifestyle.

We treat substance use disorders (alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and more), mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.

If detox is necessary, we offer a medically supervised detox program to ensure your safety and comfort before beginning the next phase of treatment.

Yes. Family counseling is a key part of our program, helping rebuild trust and create a supportive environment for lasting recovery.

Our admissions process is straightforward. We’ll start with a confidential evaluation to determine the best treatment plan for your needs.

Call us today or fill out our contact form. Our admissions team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

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Nerrissa Hsu

GROUP FACILITATOR

Nerrissa Hsu is a Master Integrated Breakthrough Coach, breathwork facilitator, and addiction recovery worker based in Los Angeles with a special focus on trauma-informed, gender- inclusive healing and recovery support. Following a successful career working in the advertising industry as an HR professional, corporate trainer and recruiter, Nerrissa discovered breathwork immediately after committing to her own recovery. She left her first-ever session feeling a new connection with her inner leadership and reminded that there is joy and aliveness ever present, co-mingled with grief and pain – even the most overwhelming forms. Nerrissa knew that she wanted to offer breathwork in her addiction recovery communities in an accessible, trauma-aware way, and she began a regular practice working with individuals and groups of all sizes inside and outside of the recovery space. Nerrissa believes that recovery is an individualistic experience; she offers heart-centered care and believes that her clients are the experts of their own experience.

Emily Skelton

EMDR Therapist

Emily Skelton (she/her/hers) is a LMFT, Board-Certified Art Therapist and the Owner & Clinical Director of The Artful Healing Center. Emily provides inclusive, affirming, and creative counseling, with a focus rooted in the power of expression, neuroscience and the mind-body connection. Emily incorporates Art Therapy, her background in both EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to support clients in their healing process. Emily is a contracted art therapist with The William H. Hart School District, Valley Recovery Center, and Ascend Healthcare and provides trainings on LGBTQ+ affirming mental health.

Shireen Janti

Director of Alumni & Family Services

For more than 33 years, Shireen has been sought after as a force in the field of mental health and chemical dependency. Her numerous credentials include Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC), and Certified Relapse Prevention Specialist (CRPS).

Professionally, Shireen has organized and facilitated numerous panels and workshops on a variety of topics, bringing awareness, prevention and resources to the recovery and mental health communities. Shireen has more than three decades of experience helping people heal, shift and transform their lives. She has helped thousands of people increase their life satisfaction and move into healthy relationships, experience increased self-esteem, improve parenting skills, increase career satisfaction, and overcome substance and process addictions that include alcohol, substances, food, shopping and sex.

Her vast experience working in the entertainment industry includes positions at the American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (AFTRA), Fox Film Corporation, Fox Sports Net and Capitol Records, and 18 years at MusiCares, the charitable arm of the Recording Academy (otherwise known as the organization that awards Grammys). Starting in 2004 in the role of an addiction recovery specialist, she moved up the ranks to senior director of mental health and addiction services, addressing crisis situations and various needs of music professionals nationwide.

Additionally, Shireen has received several awards in the fields of Mental Health and Addiction including the “Gratitude for Giving” by the Sierra Tucson Treatment Center 2010; “Distinguished Service In the Field Of Recovery” by Miriam’s House, Polo in the Palisades 2016; the “Visionary Award” at the CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals) Convention 2016; and the WAAT (Woman’s Association of Addiction Treatment) “Victoria Smart” Award 2019.

After many years in the entertainment industry, Shireen decided to widen her reach to be able to offer her experience and skills to people from all walks of life, and successfully created her coaching and consulting practice along with her roll at AM Health Care as Director Of Alumni And Family Services.

Marylou Perelmutter

Clinical Director

Mary Lou was born and raised in New York City. Shortly after graduating from college Mary Lou and her young family relocated to Los Angeles. She went on to earn her master’s degree in clinical psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute and her Doctorate from The Chicago School for Professional Psychology. Aside from her Doctorate, she holds both a Marriage and Family Therapist License as well as being licensed as a Professional Clinical Counselor. Mary Lou brings to Ohana decades of experience in both the Mental Health and Substance abuse fields across all continuums of care.

Dr. Siri Khalsa

Medical Director

Dr Sirisat Khalsa is a board certified Addictionologist with over a decade of experience as a specialist in detoxing and treating patients with alcohol and substance use disorders. As a graduate of USC medical school and Harbor UCLA residency, she spent 10 years a Family Practitioner before discovering her passion for caring for patients struggling with addictions. Her approach is to safely detox patients as comfortably as possible and to then focus on caring for the anxiety and depression and other mental health issues that typically accompany substance use disorders while simultaneously crafting plans to sustain long term sobriety. Dr Khalsa has extensive experience working with patients at all levels of recovery from detox, residential and outpatient.