Meet Cedar House
Cedar House Life Change Center
Our History
In 1973, nine men from Fontana, Riverside and Upland signed on as the first Board of Trustees for Amigo House. Located in Bloomington, California, this 12-bed residential program was founded “to provide an environment where men who are suffering from alcoholism can be detoxified, treated, counseled and educated on the dangers of alcoholism and human behavior of problem drinkers.”
Today, more than 52 years later, Cedar House Life Change Center has grown into a multi-site, full-service provider in the battle against addiction. With locations in both San Bernardino and Riverside counties, we provide lifesaving and life-changing treatment for adults struggling with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
Our withdrawal management, residential, perinatal, and outpatient services are proudly accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). We are able to provide care for individuals covered by Medi-Cal and private insurance. Cedar House remains on the forefront of addiction treatment using the most current, evidence-based practices.
Our Core Values
Our staff is dedicated to treating every client with dignity and respect. They exemplify our core values of excellence, passion, integrity and compassion.
The futures of those we serve depend on the effectiveness of our treatment programs. That’s why we offer a safe, confidential, therapeutic environment that promotes quality care by enhancing intrinsic motivation and assisting individuals through the stages of change.
Our programs are constantly evolving as we add the latest curriculum, develop innovative ways to continuously improve our services, and hire credentialed, highly qualified staff. We are changing lives and healing families.
Our Mission and Vision
Cedar House Life Change Center provides evidence-based treatment to empower those affected by addiction to find wholeness in recovery. We envision a full continuum of care and outreach activities to achieve healing for individuals, families and communities.
Our Leadership Team

Jamie Lamb
CEO

Daniel Chagolla
COO

Kathleen Smith
Clinical Director

Melissa Hughes
Director of Marketing and Development

Yvonne Carrillo
Program Director

Lowell Lagare
Controller

Marcela Tropea
Human Resources Manager

Michael Rodriguez
Compliance Officer
Board of Directors

Wayne Guzman
Board President
Inland Empire Health Plan

Joyce Ablett
Board Vice President
Kaiser Permanente

Maurice Passley
Board Treasurer
Farmers & Merchants Bank

Rhonesia Perry
Board Secretary
City of Chino

Donald McCue
Financial Advisor

Zachary Tucker
California State University
San Bernardino

Michael St. Onge
UPS
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