It’s a common question – every day, we get calls from clients who want to find out whether the Northbound program is a good fit for their situation. After all, every client has different needs and expectations, and finding the right program is an essential part of the recovery process. We’ve put together this page to help clients and their families learn how to find the best program for their needs, including some important questions to ask of any treatment facility, including ours. Clients and their families should feel comfortable with whichever facility they choose, and should look for a program that makes sense in terms of cost, approach and overall philosophy. Additionally, individualized care and the ability to deal with very specific needs should be guiding principles of whatever facility you choose. What is most important is that the client and the client’s family receive the support, guidance and care they need to deal with the issues at hand, and help repair the damage that addiction may have created in the client’s life and personal relationships.
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Paul Alexander is the CEO, President & Founder of Northbound Treatment Network in Newport Beach, California. He believes wholeheartedly in transformational leadership, organizational health and effective, fully integrated substance use disorder and mental health treatment. With over 27 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, Paul has extensive knowledge of “in vivo” treatment modalities, clinical development, operations, strategy, marketing and financial planning. He has been widely recognized for his development of collegiate-based residential treatment programs for students in recovery and authored a research study at The University of California confirming this modality’s effectiveness.
Paul’s comprehensive professional experience, willingness to innovate, and emphasis on organizational health are vital factors in Northbound’s continued success. Paul received his Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist training at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, and was awarded Outstanding Alumni Service Award in 2002. Paul holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law and Society, Summa Cum Laude, from University of California, Irvine, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. Paul currently serves on The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) board. In addition, he serves on The Family Recovery Foundation board and The CarePossible board in Orange County; both organizations are committed to raising funds for family recovery and treatment for former military personnel. Paul is in recovery himself and lives in Orange County with his wife Silvana and his two young sons, Noah and Dean.
