Meet Our Team

Dr. Hrant Gevorgian is a physician specializing in Emergency Medicine and Addiction Medicine, with more than 15 years of experience caring for individuals affected by substance use disorders across Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Since 2012, he has worked in a wide range of high-need settings, including Skid Row and Hollywood outreach programs, community emergency departments throughout Southern California, methadone treatment programs, and correctional health systems, where he provided medication treatment for incarcerated patients.

Dr. Gevorgian has extensive experience in harm reduction counseling, motivational interviewing, safe injection education, and initiating methadone and buprenorphine in emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient settings. His approach to addiction care is patient-centered and comprehensive, integrating medical complexity, behavioral health, and social determinants of health to improve engagement and long-term outcomes.

He currently serves as Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital, where he established and leads the hospital’s addiction consult service and founded a Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) Bridge Clinic in Banning, California. His work includes developing ED-initiated buprenorphine pathways, inpatient withdrawal management protocols, and continuity-of-care models aligned with evidence-based and harm-reduction practices.

Dr. Gevorgian earned his MD from St. George’s University and completed his Emergency Medicine residency at Rutgers Health, where he served as Chief Resident and received the ACEP New Jersey Resident of the Year award. He also holds a Master of Public Health from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and completed an Addiction Medicine fellowship at Loma Linda University. His mission is to expand access to evidence-based addiction care, reduce stigma, and build sustainable systems of care for underserved communities.

Dr. Sherry Ellison is a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her diverse background includes working on the crisis team in the Emergency Department at Desert Regional Medical Center, serving as a psychologist at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, and being on staff at Eisenhower Medical Center. She brings extensive experience in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Dr. Ellison is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, helping individuals navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges with dignity and support. She creates a safe and structured environment where clients can process their experiences and build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.

She also specializes in treating trauma and PTSD using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and is known for her thoughtful, client-centered approach to care.

Dio Cruz is a dedicated recovery support professional with more than a decade of experience helping individuals pursue lasting healing and transformation. Since 2011, he has worked in a variety of Christian recovery homes, walking alongside residents as they seek restoration and long-term recovery.

Dio is passionate about supporting individuals through structured care, faith-based principles, and practical life-skill development. He believes recovery is not only about overcoming addiction but also about rebuilding purpose, strengthening character, and creating a stable foundation for the future.

Through mentorship, encouragement, and compassionate guidance, Dio helps individuals stay focused on their recovery goals while building the tools needed for sustainable, long-term change.

Joe Boss is a Certified Addiction Counselor II (CADC II) and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), registered with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). With nine years of professional experience in the field, including work at the Betty Ford Center and ABC Recovery Center, Joe brings a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to supporting individuals on their recovery journey.

With over 20 years of personal recovery from addiction and codependency, Joe approaches his work with authenticity, empathy, and understanding. He is dedicated to helping individuals and families heal from the far-reaching effects of addiction, creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered.

Joe’s areas of expertise include addiction recovery, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), group therapy, and crisis intervention. He is also an experienced chemical dependency counselor and codependency workshop facilitator, known for his ability to connect with clients and guide them toward lasting, meaningful change.

Brian Waterhouse is an Admissions Representative who brings a deeply personal and authentic approach to the work of recovery. Having spent over 15 years navigating his own journey through addiction and recovery, Brian understands firsthand the challenges, setbacks, and victories that come with lasting change. His lived experience is the foundation of his work, and he is driven by a strong sense of responsibility to help others find their own path forward.

Brian works closely with individuals to guide the process of entering treatment with clarity, structure, and compassion. His approach is personable, empathetic, and encouraging—meeting people where they are and helping them move through fear, resistance, and uncertainty. He is committed to helping each individual arrive at treatment feeling informed, supported, and open to the recovery process.

He also works extensively with families, recognizing that addiction impacts the entire support system. Brian provides education, guidance, and ongoing support to help loved ones establish healthy boundaries, improve communication, and begin their own healing journey. Through every step, he remains a steady source of connection and support for both individuals and their families.