Residential Psychiatric Team Expands at Pasadena Villa

The Pasadena Villa Residential Psychiatric Services Team is Expanding!

Say Hello to the Newest Member of our Animal Therapy Staff: Lady is a rescued 12 year old Tennessee Walker. When she joined the Pasadena Villa team she was extremely malnourished. However, after some tender love and care she is fat and sassy now!

On Saturday, May 24, 2014, she gave birth to a beautiful filly that we have yet to name. Twinkle Toes, Sashay and Surprise are just a few possibilities being discussed by residents and staff. Recently our Animal Care team has started imprint training with the foal which is showing very positive results! For more video of Lady and her little one please visit and like Pasadena Villa's Facebook page.

And, we may be expecting yet another addition to our Animal Therapy Staff: Shadow's Kid! Shadow is a 5-year-old Nigerian dwarf goat who may be expecting! Goats usually carry 1 kid and the gestation period is at an average of 150 days. This is the first kid belonging to Shadow and her handsome 2 year old buck Bambi.

Also, Pasadena Villa has new Regional Professional Referral Relations & Marketing Representatives: Sarah McGuiness, MA, CADC, and Will Otto.

Sarah has been actively involved in mental health and drug and alcohol addiction treatment for over 20 years. Her experiences have been as a Director of programs, counselor/therapist, clinical director, and most recently in business development and consulting. Sarah' s varied work experiences include residential outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, residential private and community mental/ behavioral health programs, crisis centers, hospitals, and individual private counseling practices. Originally from Chicago, Sarah has lived and worked throughout the United States. She currently resides in Carbondale, Colorado with her husband and children.

Will earned his Bachelor's of Science in English and Secondary Education from Arizona Christian University (formerly known as Southwestern College) in Phoenix, Arizona. Will has over 4 years of extensive marketing experience with Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center and has spent 3 years as the Director of Marketing for Integrative Life Center. He has 3 years of experience as a Mental Health Technician and 2 years of experience as a teacher. Will has also volunteered 2 years for the Wild Goose Festival by actively participating on the social justice and planning team.

Pasadena Villa offers adult 18+ residential therapy for clinically diagnosed mental illnesses such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar with Psychosis, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Co-occurring Substance Abuse or Addiction, with an emphasis on social integration.