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Located in La Mesa, California, Hanbleceya is a therapeutic community for those afflicted by various mental disorders.
Hanbleceya provides patients with an independent living environment that emphasizes self-empowerment and productivity through community service, education, or employment. Patients at Hanbleceya are required to engage in regular intensive psychotherapy, both in a group setting and individually. Hanbleceya also encourages socialization through weekly community activities and regular group recreation. For patients who struggle with substance abuse issues, Hanbleceya provides a traditional 12-step program, weekly meeting with the program’s addiction case manager, and group sessions facilitated by knowledgeable staff. Hanbleceya is a strong advocate for family participation in the treatment of its patients, understanding the importance of complete family support for interventions and other therapeutic plans. Every two months, Hanbleceya hosts a Family Support Night and invites extended family to connect with patients, demonstrating how proud they are of the patient for receiving treatment and making progress. Hanbleceya also holds family therapy sessions, which are a significant aspect of the healing process. Individual Hanbleceya therapists work with each patient to determine how often family sessions should occur and who should attend, relaying this information through a designated family contact. At present, Hanbleceya is co-directed by Dr. Karlyn Pleasants, who has been treating patients in the Hanbleceya program since 1997, and Mr. Hank Griffin, a Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience with severe mental disorders. Hanbleceya also receives guidance from Director Emeritus Dr. David Tansey, an expert in maximizing human potential, improving communication, defining underlying values, and managing stress. Serving as the Clinical Director at Hanbleceya from 1985 to 1991, Dr. Tansey returned to Hanbleceya in 2001 and has continued to help patients attain autonomy and confidence. Hanbleceya patients are served by a sizeable support staff, including an on-site psychiatrist and a number of specialized and highly qualified clinical professionals.
Hanbleceya USA's Publications
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The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
February, 2011
by Hanbleceya Treatment Center
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has emerged as one of the nation’s most progressive institutions in the field of mental health. In particular, the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior is dedicated to the comprehensive study of complex human behavior, including its genetic, biological, behavioral, and sociocultural influences.
The UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior seeks to determine the root causes and consequences of neuropsychiatric disorders through fundamental research. In addition, the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior aims to develop effective treatment and prevention strategies for neurological, psychiatric, and behavioral disorders, from the immediate improvement of mental health services to the long-term construction of national health policies.
Working alongside the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior teaches undergraduate, graduate, doctoral students and mental health practitioners to treat diseases of the nervous system and psychiatric problems. The UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior also provides patient care for individuals suffering from a wide range of disorders. Adults, youth, and children can receive treatment through inpatient and outpatient services and programs.
All of the services provided by the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience & Human Behavior, as well as the goals it aims to reach, are supported by state and federal funds, gifts from individuals and groups, and volunteer work by the Friends of Semel organization.
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