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About Us

A small, intimate place built for real recovery.

Sylmar Treatment Center is a DHCS-licensed and Joint Commission accredited adult behavioral healthcare facility in Sylmar, California. With just six residential beds, every person receives the time, care, and dignity they deserve.

Our Philosophy of Care

"Recovery requires more than treatment — it asks for a place quiet enough to be vulnerable, and steady enough to be trusted."

At Sylmar Treatment Center, philosophy is not a marketing line — it is the shape of every decision we make. We treat the whole person: their history, their struggles, their strengths, and their future. Sustainable recovery transcends symptom management; it is built quietly, in safety, over time.

Our team understands the weight families carry. We answer questions with patience, communicate openly, and stay connected through every stage of recovery.

Sylmar Treatment Center facility exterior
Structured Support

A daily rhythm that quietly carries you forward.

Treatment is most effective when life around it becomes predictable. Every day at Sylmar is shaped by structure that is gentle, intentional, and clinically grounded.

  • AM

    Stabilization & Morning Care

    Medication support, vitals as clinically indicated, and a calm start to the day with breakfast and grounding routines.

  • Mid

    Individual & Group Therapy

    Evidence-based sessions with credentialed clinicians, including individual therapy and structured group work.

  • PM

    Skills, Reflection & Rest

    Life skills, relapse-prevention work, and quiet time in shared and outdoor spaces designed for decompression.

Safe Recovery Environment

A residence designed
for calm and dignity.

Located on 15510 Dorian St., our intimate six-bed residence offers comfortable private and shared bedrooms, well-appointed bathrooms, quiet common areas, and outdoor space for reflection. Every detail — from the light through a window to the bench by the pergola — is chosen to support calm and recovery.

  • Just six beds — intimate, never institutional
  • Private and shared bedrooms with abundant natural light
  • Quiet common areas for reading, journaling, and conversation
  • Outdoor pergola, pool lounge, and evening firepit for reflection
Serene bedroom with soft natural light and neutral tones
Quiet desk nook with floating shelves and warm lamp light
Comfortable living room with sectional seating and natural light
Backyard pool and spa with string lights at twilight
Compassionate Clinical Oversight

Licensed care, delivered
without losing tenderness.

Every aspect of clinical care at Sylmar is professionally supervised — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our credentialed clinicians operate within California DHCS standards and Joint Commission requirements, while holding tightly to the human dignity that those standards exist to protect.

Clinical excellence and emotional safety are not in tension here. They are the same commitment, expressed through different parts of the day.

DHCS Licensed

California Department of Health Care Services — adult residential and detoxification.

Joint Commission Accredited

Gold Seal of Approval for Behavioral Health Care & Human Services.

24/7 Clinical Coverage

Professional supervision and on-call clinical leadership at every hour.

Our Team

Leadership & Clinical Staff

Our experienced team of licensed professionals brings extensive expertise in addiction medicine, behavioral healthcare, detoxification services, mental health support, and residential recovery treatment. Every member of our team is committed to providing compassionate, ethical, and clinically appropriate care in a safe and supportive environment.

Clinical Leadership

Dr. Warren Russell Taff, MD

Medical Director
Board-Certified Physician & Surgeon

Dr. Warren Russell Taff oversees the medical operations of Sylmar Treatment Center, including detoxification protocols, medication management oversight, and patient safety initiatives. With decades of medical experience, Dr. Taff provides clinical leadership focused on safe, evidence-based care and medically supervised recovery support.

Verified License
California Physician & Surgeon License
License Number
A29577
Originally Issued
09/18/1975
Expiration Date
04/30/2027
Licensed by the Medical Board of California
Clinical Team

Denis Gabriel Tamas, PMHNP

Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Denis Gabriel Tamas provides psychiatric and mental health support services as part of Sylmar Treatment Center's integrated behavioral healthcare team. His role includes psychiatric assessment support, medication management collaboration, mental health stabilization, and ongoing clinical coordination for individuals receiving detoxification and residential treatment services.

Verified License
Psychiatric / Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
License Number
95016586
Issue Date
02/02/2021
Expiration Date
06/30/2027
Licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner — State of California
Clinical Leadership

Houman Nikgohar, LMFT

Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Houman Nikgohar leads the clinical programming and therapeutic services at Sylmar Treatment Center. His expertise includes behavioral rehabilitation, trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis treatment, family systems therapy, and individualized treatment planning designed to support long-term recovery outcomes.

Verified License
LMFT License Number
LMFT95068
Certificate Number
440108
License Valid Through
08/31/2026
Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Licensed Professional

Katra E. Gedleh, LVN

Director of Nursing
Licensed Vocational Nurse

Katra Gedleh oversees nursing operations and daily clinical coordination for detoxification and residential treatment services. She helps ensure continuous patient support, medication coordination, and safe clinical monitoring throughout each stage of treatment.

Verified License
Vocational Nurse License Number
76738
License Status
Current
Expiration Date
09/30/2027
Licensed Vocational Nurse — State of California
Licensed Professional

Robert Kimberlin Garrison, CADC-I

Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Intern

Robert Kimberlin Garrison provides substance use counseling support, recovery guidance, and therapeutic engagement for individuals participating in detoxification and residential treatment programming. His work focuses on recovery support, behavioral stabilization, and relapse prevention strategies.

Verified License
Credential Acronym
CADC-I
Credential ID
CI47360525
Valid Through
05/05/2027
CCAPP Credentialed Professional

Every member of our team is licensed and credentialed by the appropriate California regulatory boards, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment.

Warm shared living room — a calm gathering space for families and residents
Support for Families

You are not
walking this alone.

Recovery is rarely an individual experience. Families carry questions, fears, and quiet hopes, and they deserve to be met with care of their own. We keep families informed, included where appropriate, and supported throughout the process — from the first call to discharge planning and beyond.

  • Compassionate admissions calls — confidential, never rushed
  • Ongoing communication aligned with HIPAA and the resident's consent
  • Discharge planning that includes the people who will be there after
Speak With Admissions
Admissions Available 24/7

Help starts with one conversation.

Our admissions team is available 24/7 to assist families, referral partners, and individuals seeking immediate support. No judgment — just help.

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