About Us

alifornia Care Recovery is the leading provider of residential detox and treatment focusing on dual diagnosis and mental health, with an unbeatable medical and clinical staff. We are dedicated to providing effective treatment for patients struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs), including habitual drug and alcohol abuse. Addiction touches virtually every aspect of a person’s life. We believe that in order to treat SUD, you have to address the root causes. Treatment is a big undertaking, and for those experiencing a difficult time, knowing whom to turn to is the greatest relief.

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Our Team of Experts

California Care Recovery's clinical team is fully staffed with a Clinical Director, Program Director, Primary Therapist, and Case Manager, all of whom have over a decade of direct experience in mental health and substance abuse. Each patient has a planned one-on-one session with our therapist team each week to treat any and all ongoing disorders and unresolved emotional difficulties such as trauma and/or bereavement.

From administration to therapy, medical director to nurse practitioner, our team is united by their commitment to the patients they serve. Our staff members joined our team with their own unique backgrounds and expertise to create an interdisciplinary approach designed to treat people as a whole. We help patients get to the root of their problems and give them all the tools of sobriety and address co-occurring disorders. It is our expert staff and their myriad talents that make our program focused and effective.

Jason Bouquet

Jason Bouquet | Founder, CEO

Jason Bouquet is an accomplished business owner with over thirty years of operations management experience, as well as eight years of advocating, supporting, and coaching those struggling with substance abuse and alcoholism. He is a motivational speaker with the expertise to connect with people through leadership, experience, and training. His current mission is to continue working with and assisting those struggling with addiction and mental health.

A hard-working and successful entrepreneur with decades of management experience, Jason turned his unique talents to help those struggling with addiction find a new, better way of life. In addition to California Care Detox & Treatment, his passions extend to a love of travel and being of service. He owns and operates a sober living home and coaches men recovering from substance use disorder.

Randall Turner

Randall Turner | Medical Director

Dr. Randall Turner received his medical degree from Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Psychiatry Residency training at Loma Linda University. He’s also board certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.

Upon graduating from residency he was lucky enough to meet Dr. Jason Kellogg who, at the time, was contemplating creating a unique and enduring psychiatric group practice, which would later become known as Progeny Psychiatric Group.

Dr. Turner primarily works in general adult psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and addiction medicine. Everyday he strives to thoroughly understand human psychology and psychopathology with a hope to relieve suffering and foster the growth of those he treats.

Dr. Turner is a talented musician; he plays the guitar, piano, and drums. In his spare time, he also enjoys reading, bird watching, and traveling. He currently resides in Southern California with his wife and four children.

Dr Trisha Mazulo

Dr. Trisha Mazulo | SUD Clinical Director & Program Director

With nearly two decades worth of direct patient contact therapy, Dr. Tricia Marzullo is an expert in addiction treatment, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and dual diagnosis. She is an exceptional clinician with years of experience in individual, family, and group therapy. She is a problem-solver and wears many hats to make sure that every patient is receiving quality care. She excels in her role of managing the clinical side of our program and is a proactive leader.

An eloquent speaker, Dr. Marzullo motivates staff and patients alike toward goals for the organization and the individuals she helps. She has a deep interest in yoga and mindfulness. She is a student of life and human nature.

Melissa Querry

Melissa Querry | Mental Health Clinical Director & Program Director

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an MSW from USC and over 20 years of experience building programs, leading teams, operationalizing vision and ensuring clinical excellence in mental health and substance use service delivery programs.

rupa ward

Rupa Ward | Primary Therapist

Rupa Ward is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with skills that make her essential for the daily therapeutic curriculum. She has the ability to assess individual behavior and performance to provide valuable advice. She is an excellent communicator with a passion for working in addiction recovery and trauma therapy. Rupa has many years of work experience with issues including depression and anxiety, trauma counseling, addiction recovery, eating disorder, and grief recovery. In addition to her master's in psychology, she is certified in the revolutionary trauma-healing process of Eye Movement Densititisation and Reprogramming (EMDR) with Somatic Training.

Rupa has a gift for holistic practice and education. She was an instructor of both mindfulness meditation and yoga, teaching techniques in a group setting and leading exercises in breathing, awareness, and stress reduction, allowing participants to desensitize from anxiety or trauma and improve both physical and mental well-being.

Bobby Santangelo

Bobby Santangelo | Operations Manager

As a result of spending his first three years post-graduation counseling troubled youth, Bobby Santangelo quickly recognized the effect drugs and alcohol have on the individual and the family as a whole. After this experience, he identified his passion and purpose: to better the lives of individuals and families struggling with addiction.

Bobby draws on his years of experience as a program director at several facilities with a mission to make life better for their patients. With bachelor's degrees in both psychology and criminal justice, he graduated summa cum laude and remains a student of the bio-psycho-social aspects of substance use disorder.

Laal Golbadi

Laal Golbadi | AMFT Associate Therapist, Case Manager & Group Facilitator

Laal has an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate in Professional Counseling, with her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of California, Irvine, and Masters in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. She is a therapist for a non profit organization private practice in Los Angeles, and an Active member and Volunteer for the International Society of Children with Cancer. Her approach in therapy is Psychodynamic and she specializes in Trauma and Anxiety in a long term therapeutical relationship. Laal implements positive reinforcement, accurate listening, cultural diversity, empathy, and art into her practice.

vershante hill

Vershante Hill | Case Manager & Group Facilitator

Vershante attended California State University Channel Islands and earned a Bachelor’s of arts in psychology and minored in Spanish. In addition, she attended California State University Dominguez Hills and earned a Master’s of arts in clinical psychology and professional clinical counseling. She completed two internships, one for primary mental health and psychological testing and the other was focused on MAT (methadone) for Opioid use disorder/ Poly-use SUD. Vershante practices and implements unconditional positive regard, empathy, cultural competence, collaboration, client advocacy, and active listening as an associate mental health clinician. She enjoys healthy social connections, music, exercising, and healthy cooking because they are so imperative for our mental health.

Caesar Cabrera

Caesar Cabrera (CATC V) | Case Manager & Group Facilitator

Treat those who struggle with drugs and alcohol with dignity and respect while sharing experiences, strengths, and hopes are words that to live by. The trials and tribulations of Cesar’s life has taken him from the pinnacle of success to the depths of despair, but along the way, he was afforded grace. Thus, he has experienced personal growth that fuels his passion in
helping people.

He is a native Southern Californian growing up in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance, going to college at UC Irvine, and on to The University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA where he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 1987. By practicing pharmacy for over 20 years in the retail setting, he has gained valuable experience in helping people. His struggles in the pharmacy field led him to pursue a more fulfilling and worthwhile career helping those who struggle with drugs and alcohol.

He went back to school at Saddleback College and earned a certification in Alcohol and Drug studies and is currently certified with CAADE as a CATC V and CCAPP as LAADC-CA. He is truly humbled to be in the position where he can help and impact lives of individuals who struggle with life in general.

Jordan Raichart

Jordan Raichart | Business Development & Outreach Resources

Jordan demonstrates compassion, empathy, and urgency when getting patients to California Care Recovery. Having experienced addiction and recovery herself, she has a strong passion for the community. Her dedication to getting people the help they need goes above and beyond. Additionally, Jordan is involved in the development of long-term relationships to ensure patients receive treatment tailored to their recovery journey. By truly committing to recovery, she aims to relate to the clients and show them what recovery can do for them.

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Daisy | Therapy Dog

Daisy is one of California cares emotional support pups. Depending on the day, you can find her cuddling with clients at our residential house or making people laugh with that precious underbite of hers. She’s always there when needed on those “ruff” days for our animal-loving clients!

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Rufus | Therapy Dog

Rufus is part of California Care’s emotional support team! He is very loving, comforting and provides relief through companionship with our patients. Rufus loves to sunbathe & give kisses. He creates a special bond with the patients that come through our program. You really can’t help but smile when you see his sweet face!

Our Outstanding Success

Recovery Starts Here!

Our board-certified therapists, group therapy, licensed nutrition coach, yoga teacher, and certified physical fitness trainer are all on hand to help you achieve your goals. Every aspect of treatment is unique to the person receiving it. With the help of counselors, patients are encouraged to maintain not just physical sobriety, but also emotional and spiritual sobriety, becoming a permanent part of their lives if they continue after they leave here and continue working in this program.

California Care Recovery located in South Orange County is an accredited facility for treating addiction and mental health. For more information on our programs or facility, fill out our contact form or call us now at (949) 281-0632.

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