Medically Managed Detox Program
Waterfront Recovery Services is the first detox program certified by the State of California Department of Health Care Services to provide medically assisted treatment for drug and alcohol withdrawal.
Includes withdrawal treatment for alcohol, opiates, methamphetamine, benzodiazepine and combinations of substances. We use the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria and dimensions of care to develop an individualized treatment plan. Our evidence based programs include the Matrix System.
Residential Treatment Program
We provide residential treatment for men and women to help understand addiction, learn healthy coping skills and to prepare them for return to the community.
Treating Addiction by Treating the Whole Person
We Accept Private Insurance & MediCal
Waterfront Recovery Services medical professionals and staff work as a team to treat those suffering from Substance Use Disorder with respect and compassion.
We address not only the physical challenges but the social and intellectual needs of our residents working to put their lives back together including support as they transition to healthy and productive lives in the community.
See videos on our YouTube Channel
Previous Staff Spotlights
Admissions Director Jamaica Bartz*
*now Chief Operations Officer)
Nurse Practitioner Jackie Coghill
Intake Coordinator Stacy Smith*
*now Director of Admissions
Estelle Mitchell-Case Management
Intake Coordinator-Kasee Duncan
7 YEARS
November 1st marks 7 years since Waterfront Recovery Services opened our doors to serve the community. On this occasion, we’re honoring Co-founder and Medical Director, Dr. Ruby Bayan. She makes the vision of delivering a higher standard of care to some of the most vulnerable among us a reality. As a physician and child and addiction psychiatrist, Dr. Bayan took on the challenge of designing medically managed protocols when there were no other programs in Northern California to model. It was because of her that WRS has been able to navigate the many clinical challenges to get programs on solid footing.
DR. RUBY BAYAN
At the same time, Dr. Bayan has created family at Waterfront. She is loved and appreciated by staff . . .
From the Staff at Waterfront
I feel blessed to have been able to work with Dr Bayan because she’s taught me so much and I just care about her so much. She’s a woman who is from another country and she’s a boss. I’ve just learned so much from her. She empowers me and I love her. Not only that but she’s a great mother and a great grandmother and a leader and like John McManus, she’s a legend. That’s how I feel. That’s good lol!
Rebecca Camilli, Lead Counselor
Dr Bayan is very special to me. I’ve been here five years and I remember doing my interview with her and Nickie and being so scared seeing this lady in a kimono, you know? She gave me the opportunity and the chance to become an employee after only being clean for a year. She gave me the opportunity to get my life back together. Since then, I’m one of her chickadees. I love Dr. Bryan. I love her to pieces. She’s there no matter what. Like if you ever have problems or need someone to talk to, you know what I mean? She’s there for you. Genuinely there for you. She calls sometimes just to see how I’m doing or how things are going and everything. She checks up on us and she can tell whem we’re stressed. She can tell when someone needs to talk. Dr. Bayan is very special. She’s someone that I hold in my heart.
Stacy Smith, Director of Admissions
Dr. Bayan has been nothing short of inspirational around this facility. She came out of retirement to do this job. She and John [McMannus, cofounder] started this together seven years back. When he passed, she kept the flame burning and kept all the plates spinning around here to make everything workable for the rest of us. She’s really involved in every aspect of this place, and she’s very kind and nurturing and loving towards the clients. Dr. B always has time for people. She’s just a positive force around here. She’s well loved.and has always been there for me personally too. She’s there if I need help or have questions that don’t pertain to work —whether it’s personal or advice as a friend as well as a boss.
Jesse Pearson, Kitchen Manager
Halloween at Waterefront
Humboldt has many organization working to provide resources and services that make our community stronger.
Links to Community Events & Resources
Waterfront Recovery Services partners with Unshame California,
a campaign working to reduce stigma around substance use disorder in California.
Affordable Homeless Housing Alternatives
1st Saturdays at the Labor Temple,
840 E St. Eureka 11:30-2
The Care-A-Van Showers are back!
See schedule here:
https://www.ahha-humco.org/newsroom/2023-care-a-van-schedule
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Jefferson Project
https://www.jefferson-project.org/calendar/
https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson.Project
Our lobby is dedicated to co-founder John McManus. Thanks for your help, Piersons Building Center!
Waterfront Recovery Services 2020 Overview
John McManus, WRS cofounder, talks about the vision for a higher standard of care and early community collaboration.