Arin Larson

Kim Kaiser

My name is Kim Kaiser and I am a Case Manager for Safe Harbor Treatment Center. I have been working in the recovery industry since 2018. I personally have been through a recovery treatment program and have over 20 years of sobriety. Through my own experience in treatment and recovery, I have been able to grow and heal and I hope to help as many people as I can, do the same. I am passionate about each person who comes through our doors at Safe Harbor and am grateful to be a small part of their recovery journey. I have two adult children and four grandchildren, and I am grateful for my sobriety today which allows me to be a part of each of their lives. For fun, I like to go to hockey games, read crime novels, read my bible, and spend time with my family: just some of the many gifts that God and sobriety have brought me. If you are reading this and are interested in Safe Harbor, please know that I understand the weight on your heart as you contemplate these next steps, and though it may feel like one of the hardest decisions of your life, it is also one of the most important, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Shane Niels

Darrin Thibault

Stephen White

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE & BIOGRAPHY

My name is Stephen White, I have five years of experience working in Admission and Business Development in the treatment industry.  I’ve been with Safe Harbor Treatment Center for two in a half years. The main point of my position here is to assist with getting someone into our care, while they’re in our care making sure they have everything they need to have a comfortable positive experience. Also helping to find suitable, ethical, and individualized aftercare programs for each person in our care to continue their treatment experience and further solidify their recovery. This is your process. We are here to help and guide you. Some words of advice to help you start your journey: Vulnerability, Communication, and Commitment are a few of the pillars to be successful. Remember, “We cannot fix what does not exist”. 

Brandi Jordan

Brandi was born and raised in Fresno, California. She is married and has two children. Brandi and her family recently moved to San Diego County in December 2021. 

Brandi earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University Fresno, earned her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in general psychology from Grand Canyon University. She is currently writing her dissertation with hopes to graduate in 2023. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Advanced Alcohol Drug Counselor (LAADC), and is certified in animal-assisted therapy (CAATP). She currently sits on the board of directors for the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). Brandi has a passion for working with those struggling with mental health and addiction-related disorders as she has seen both affect those closest to her since a young age. Brandi has experience working in a variety of mental health and substance use disorder settings both in public and private communities. She has worked in battered women’s and children’s shelters, children’s youth services, the Salvation Army, and provided co-occurring services within the educational system. Brandi worked in the private treatment industry both as a therapist and as a clinical director overseeing all levels of care in the SUD field. Brandi was deputized as a conservator working with serious mental illness within the County of Fresno and was a utilization review specialist for the County of Fresno, conducting audits for all substance use programs under Medi-Cal. Brandi was the liaison for the Fresno County Jail ensuring those on conservatorship and incarcerated were able to get needed mental health and SUD treatment. Brandi also had a private practice where she practiced her specialty in animal-assisted therapy in conjunction with psychotherapy. Her dog Rocket is currently in training to be her new therapy dog. Brandi now is the Executive and Clinical Director for Safe Harbor. She oversees all operational and clinical staff and ensures the treatment is of the utmost quality, from the client’s arrival to discharge.

Brandi tries to see beauty and hope everywhere she goes and believes everything happens for a reason. Brandi’s passion is advocating for those who can’t advocate for themselves and helping people start a new life and journey in recovery. 

Jennifer Woolsey

Personal Experience & Biography

Jennifer has been working in the Mental Health field since 2013 as an associate marriage family therapist. She earned her bachelor’s degree in History from California State University Dominguez Hills and holds a master’s degree in Psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy from Brandman University. Jennifer has worked with transitional age youth (TAY) with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) with dual diagnosis. She was a behavioral health clinician with the County of Orange for seven years working with adults of all ages with SPMI, dual diagnosis, as well as homelessness issues. Jennifer’s passion is to support folks in their recovery through self-discovery and self-empowerment, which leads to beautiful transformational changes in one’s life. Jennifer has had close family and friends affected by addiction, which fuels her passion to help people live the meaningful life they desire. Jennifer sees hope in every person and is proud to be a part of the Safe Harbor family in helping others seek out the life they want.

Dylan Black

Personal Experience & Biography

Dylan is a clinical case manager here at Safe Harbor who works with individuals struggling with substance use and dual-diagnosis disorders. For several years, Dylan himself struggled to find a purpose in life and was in the grasp of a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease.  Dylan has first-hand experience with substance abuse and how to overcome trials and tribulations. Dylan will be able to provide individuals with love, solidarity, and authenticity throughout their treatment to achieve sobriety. Dylan has knowledge in several areas that will support recovery and of 12-step education and substance use disorders. In his free time, Dylan enjoys going to the gym and working on his own personal growth. Dylan’s wish is for everyone who walks through the doors to feel safe, serene, and connected with a new community. Dylan would like you to know that you are worthy and that a new way of living is possible.

Nicholas Lodge

Personal Experience & Biography

Nicholas Lodge is a husband, father, and servant leader who uses his love for service to develop leaders through human resources, professional and business development, and community service. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, he started from humble beginnings but is now a leader in his field. He continues to use his experiences to support business leaders and fortify others to be effective in the marketplace.

Currently, Nicholas serves as the head of HR with responsibilities for all aspects of human resources for the organization, including HR planning, strategic compensation and benefits, performance management, compliance, and employee relations.

Nicholas holds a Master of Business Administration degree from La Sierra University in Riverside, California, and a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Media and Communications from Northern Caribbean University in Manchester, Jamaica. Nicholas has also completed additional training in Business Leadership and Strategy, Learning and Development, Employment Law, Information Technology, Strategic Compensation, and Business Management.

He also serves on the board of the LLJ Nonprofit Foundation, whose mission is to bring hope and joy to children with chronic healthcare challenges at various hospitals like CHOC, Mission Hospital, and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, especially the mitochondria community. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor in the business department of an online university, teaching courses like Organizational Behavior: Developing Healthy Organization, Leadership in Under-Resource Communities, and Cross-Cultural Management throughout the academic year.

Nicholas is a very active member of the HR community in Southern California. He currently serves as Chair for the PIHRA (Professionals in Human Resources Association) South Orange County Emerging Leaders. With over 4300 HR professionals in Southern California, Nicholas has spoken at various HR conferences regarding the Future of HR leadership and From Blah to Bliss – Mental Health and has moderated several HR learning sessions with great enthusiasm and high energy.

In his free time, Nicholas enjoys spending time with his family, taking pictures, and playing the piano and the saxophone.