About Us

Michael believes in an integrative approach that deals with the underlying emotional issues that are simultaneously present with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Consequently, he uses a holistic, strengths-based orientation that empowers clients to develop their inherent talents, skills, and resources.

Michael draws upon his own experience in recovery to connect with his clients and share his experience strength and hope. He is a firm believer that anyone and everyone can recover and works tirelessly to ensure that all clients and their families are given the love, support, and tools they need to achieve the changes they seek in their lives.

After working in various roles within the behavioral health field, Alea found her calling within group facilitation. She utilizes her depth of experiences to meet patients where they are and she cultivates psycho-educational material that both educates and engages her participants.

Motivational Interviewing is a technique that Alea finds to be effective when working with patients because she believes in honoring an individualized treatment plan, and enjoys challenging introspection through questions. She also recognizes that each client must identify their own motivations for change in order to make use of new coping choices and tools.

Alea believes that understanding various aspects of mental health and substance use disorders create a strong foundation for clients to begin their journey toward healing and lasting change. Once understanding is established, the value in life skills and healthy coping choices can be recognized and implemented in daily living.

Yesenia specializes as a Behavioral Health Technician with a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician certification. She is also the head chef who prepares the lunch and dinner meals throughout the week. In addition, she facilitates the Time & Budget Management group session, which ensures clients know how to budget for meals and more. Yesenia also ensures clients learn how to prepare their own food and how to clean up after preparing and eating a balanced meal. She is very observant and takes time to understand each client as an individual.

Big on respect and manners, Yesenia always takes time to recognize clients for being respectful and courteous to others. She is always available to listen and connect with any individual, seeking guidance and comfort. Yesenia is a leader by nature and takes great pride in imparting life skills to clients.

Jonathan Orozco is a valued and member of the Midas House family. He specializes as a Behavioral Health Technician during the beginning hours of the day and facilitates the first group therapy session in the morning, Daily Reflections. As an incredibly considerate, respectful, and open individual, Jonathan always generously provides his time and energy. Jonathan facilitates a safe space and contributes to Midas being a successful treatment experience.

Exuding a calm demeanor is one of Jonathan’s specialities. Everything Jonathan does stems from a place of love and care. He understands that treatment is no easy mission for clients to take on, and he addresses each client with empathy and compassion. Dignity and respect are consistent in Jonathan’s treatment of others. His energy is very peaceful. Jonathan approaches all clients with attentiveness, consideration, and is always willing to go above and beyond.

Melanie’s passion for this field of work in based on personal experience and empathy. Having been through the treatment process herself, Melanie finds it comes naturally to identify with and uplift clients. Melanie survived the active phase of her addiction, and now devotes her time to sharing with clients how she attained and maintains her sobriety. She is a strong advocate for taking things step by step, prioritizes immersion in a sober environment, and encourages active participation in a sober community of support. Melanie understands that maintaining sobriety is as difficult as attaining it in the first place. She prepares clients for success by ensuring they identify all areas of support in their life and have a plan for relapse prevention that utilizes that support system.

For clients at Midas who make use of the 12-step program while in the facility, Melanie ensures that after their treatment they have all the information and experience that they need in order to continue participating in the 12-step program. Utilizing AA and NA meetings as her primary sobriety tool, Melanie is a wealth of information about the 12-step program. Melanie has vast experience in helping clients find a sponsor as well as assisting clients with locating quality meetings nearby their area of residence.

Since 2015 Nicholas Belasco has been fully immersed in the recovery community. After fighting to survive opiate addiction, he dedicated his life to helping others achieve long-term recovery from substance abuse. Nicholas believes that if he can recover from addiction, so can you.

As the Executive Director at Midas, Nicholas manages the program with compassion and empathy. He prides himself in breaking through to and motivating even the most lost of souls. As he oversees operations, Nicholas glows with positivity and optimism. He is persistent and understands that the most difficult of clients are the ones who end up left behind. Nicholas has never given up on a client; he fights relentlessly for the success of every client. Nicholas believes in every client fiercely. His confidence in their ability to succeed motivates clients to overcome the battle of addiction.

He works simultaneously with the clinical team and support staff to ensure all staff are aligned in treatment plans, protocols, and individualized care of each client. Nicholas treats all staff members and clients as family, as he understands that surviving addiction and facilitating the survival of addiction is no easy task.

Chelsea Belasco identifies herself as a mutual partner to those who suffer, in the pursuit of solutions. It is her mission to understand what is needed for each individual, and she feels it is her responsibility as cognitive being to acquire and provide tools for the betterment of those in need. She has dedicated her life to improving the quality of life for those who struggle with untreated mental health conditions and substance dependencies.

Chelsea joined Midas House with the sole intention of uplifting and empowering those who in need of mental health and addiction treatment. She recognized a need for inpatient care in her city, Lake Elsinore, and she worked diligently until that need was fulfilled. As the CFO, Chelsea pairs her level headed money management skills with her compassion for those in need. She carefully manages the budget to ensure all staff are compensated as generously as possible, and she utilizes company profit for scholarship treatment for clients who cannot afford the cost of treatment.