Our journey

Three decades of milestones

• 1991

  Jesús Cevallos Coppel, in search of the most successful model of alcohol and drug treatment in the world, forms an alliance with the Betty Ford Center — adapting it to the cultural context of Mexico.

• 1993

  Accompanied by Mrs. Betty Ford and former President Gerald Ford, the Oceánica Center is inaugurated in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.

• 1995

  Oceánica implements the Basic Addictions Training Course for therapists, endorsed by CAADAC (California Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors). Fundación Oceánica is born to support individuals without economic resources who have a genuine desire to recover.

• 1996

  PRODEH is founded — an institution specializing in mental health and emotional wellbeing for employees of the public and private sectors. A 20-year mass media campaign begins, generating national and international awareness about the consequences of alcohol and drug use.

• 1998

  The School Prevention Program (PEP) is developed to support educational institutions in training and early detection of addiction, made available to the broader community.

• 2000

  The Association of Oceánica Graduates is established, with a presence in every state of Mexico and in Chile, Guatemala, El Salvador, and other countries across Central and South America.

• 2001

  Oceánica provides education and training in addiction prevention and treatment to health sector personnel across all states of Mexico, through a Federal Government initiative.

• 2002

  The first technology transfer of the Oceánica model to state treatment centers is implemented in partnership with the government of Durango. The project is subsequently extended to Veracruz, Nayarit, Baja California Norte, and Tamaulipas.

• 2004

  The first addiction treatment clinic using the Oceánica Model within the Mexican prison system is inaugurated at Santa Martha Acatitla, in collaboration with the Mexico City government. Seven state and federal prisons follow in subsequent years.

• 2006

  In partnership with the Veracruz state government, the Oceánica treatment model and program are transferred to update the "Cúspide" State Addiction Center in Veracruz.

• 2008

  In partnership with the Federal Government (INDESOL) and state governments, prevention programs are carried out for indigenous communities across Mexico.

• 2010

  A training, dignification, and supervision program of good practices is implemented in partnership with the Carlos Slim Health Foundation, covering 300 mutual aid centers nationwide for accreditation with CONADIC.

• 2011

  At Oceánica's initiative, the Mexico City government creates the Institute for the Care and Prevention of Addictions (IAPA). The Nueva Vida Centers are inaugurated with the support and guidance of Oceánica.

• 2012

  Jesús Cevallos Coppel is invited to serve as counselor of the National Council Against Addictions — the only private-sector representative on the council. He receives recognition from the Presidency of the Republic, the Carlos Slim Health Foundation, the Betty Ford Center, and CONADIC, among others. The "Oceánica Specialized Services Center" in memory of Mrs. Yolanda Cevallos Coppel is inaugurated by Lic. Margarita Zavala.

• 2013

  Reference offices open in the United States — in Houston and Los Angeles — to better serve North American families seeking treatment at Oceánica.

• 2015

  Inauguration of an outpatient clinic in Mexico City, under the therapeutic justice model, for the priority care of young first-time offenders.

• 2017

  Opening of an Oceánica outpatient clinic for addiction care in Mexico City.

• 2019

  A collaboration agreement is signed to reimplement the Oceánica treatment model for penitentiary care in the federal prison system in Mexico.

• 2023

  The Oceánica USA reference office in Los Angeles, California is formally established, strengthening the bridge between North American families and world-class treatment at our Mazatlán campus.