About MWN Rehab
For over 13 years, MWN Rehab has provided compassionate, evidence-based addiction treatment to the Fremont community and the greater Bay Area. Our story is one of dedication, innovation, and unwavering commitment to recovery.
Our Story
MWN Rehab was founded in 2013 by a group of healthcare professionals who recognized a critical gap in addiction treatment services in the East Bay. They envisioned a facility that would combine clinical excellence with genuine compassion — a place where every patient would be treated as an individual, not a number.
What began as a small residential program on Stevenson Boulevard has grown into one of Fremont's most respected addiction treatment centers. Over the past 13 years, our team has helped more than 4,400 patients navigate the path from active addiction to sustained recovery.
Today, MWN Rehab operates a 28-bed facility staffed by 53 dedicated professionals, including board-certified addiction medicine physicians, licensed therapists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and certified counselors. Our intimate size is intentional — it allows us to deliver the personalized, high-touch care that makes lasting recovery possible.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide accessible, compassionate, and clinically excellent addiction treatment to individuals and families in the Fremont community and throughout the Bay Area. We believe that every person struggling with substance use disorder deserves the opportunity to heal in a safe, dignified environment.
We are committed to removing barriers to treatment, meeting each patient where they are, and equipping them with the tools, skills, and support network they need to sustain lifelong recovery.
Treatment Philosophy
At MWN Rehab, we view addiction as a complex medical condition that requires a comprehensive, individualized approach. Our treatment philosophy is rooted in evidence-based practices while honoring the whole person — mind, body, and spirit.
We integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and medication-assisted treatment with holistic modalities like mindfulness meditation, yoga, and nutritional counseling. This integrative approach addresses not just the addiction itself, but the underlying factors that fuel it.
Our Team
Dr. Robert Chen, MD, FASAM
Medical Director
Board-certified in addiction medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Chen has over 18 years of experience treating substance use disorders. He oversees all medical protocols at our facility and is passionate about integrating MAT with behavioral therapies for optimal patient outcomes.
Sarah Mitchell, LMFT
Clinical Director
A licensed marriage and family therapist with 15 years in the addiction treatment field, Sarah leads our clinical team and develops individualized treatment plans. She specializes in trauma-informed care and family systems therapy.
James Okonkwo, LCSW, CADC
Program Director
James brings 12 years of social work and addiction counseling experience to MWN Rehab. He coordinates our residential and outpatient programs and is a certified alcohol and drug counselor with a deep commitment to culturally responsive treatment.
Dr. Priya Sharma, PsyD
Lead Psychologist
Dr. Sharma specializes in dual diagnosis treatment and cognitive-behavioral therapy. With expertise in treating co-occurring anxiety, depression, and PTSD alongside addiction, she ensures our patients receive comprehensive mental health support.
Maria Gonzalez, RN, CARN
Director of Nursing
Maria manages our 24/7 nursing team and oversees medical detox protocols. As a certified addictions registered nurse with 10 years of experience, she ensures patient safety and comfort throughout the withdrawal and stabilization process.
What Our Alumni Say
"I was terrified to ask for help, but from my very first phone call, MWN Rehab made me feel safe. The team helped me understand that my anxiety and my drinking were connected. After completing the dual diagnosis program, I finally feel like myself again."
"The residential program at MWN Rehab saved my marriage and probably my life. The family therapy sessions helped my wife understand addiction, and the aftercare planning gave us both a roadmap. I'm nine months sober and our family is stronger than ever."
"As a veteran dealing with PTSD and substance abuse, I needed a program that understood both. MWN Rehab's clinical team got it from day one. The trauma-informed approach and the genuine care from every staff member made all the difference in my recovery."
Begin Your Journey to Recovery
Our compassionate team is ready to help you take the first step.