Our Story

Choices in Recovery has been providing treatment services for 31 years in North County. We continue to help adults struggling with substance use disorders to this day.

Our Founder

Choices was founded in 1994 by Steve Burgard, a native of Southern California. Steve grew up in Encinitas and was known as the "Big Homie". Steve struggled with drug and alcohol use for years. After Steve got "clean" he, along with the help of his sponsor, Dr. Robert McFarlin, opened Choices.

Opening Doors

Choices grew. Soon the County, State, and Federal contracts became available to help support the cause. Choices soon found itself treating a wide variety of clients and continues to be one of the County's most diverse programs.

Remembering Steve Burgard

Unfortunately, Steve passed away in 2014. Steve will always be known as a family man, musician, and fisherman who loved to help people. His honesty and charisma helped shape Choices in Recovery. He is remembered for many things but his legacy will be the thousands of people he has helped at Choices in Recovery.

Blues Night at the Avo

North County Blues Festival.

Saturday July 17th

North County Blues Festival.

October 17th, 1998

North County Blues Festival

North County Blues Festival.

North County Blues Festival

October 2nd, 1999`

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