We’re a team with big ideas and a passion for changing the Warrior Wellness landscape.

What is the Heroes Journey Center?

The Heroes Journey Center (HJC) is a premier, evidence-based Recovery-Oriented Continuum of Care (ROCC) dedicated to empowering military veterans, active duty special operations personnel, intelligence community professionals, and first responders—exclusively serving men in our initial phases—to conquer co-occurring trauma, moral injury, and substance misuse, set to open its doors in Summer 2026.

HJC also provides ethical, clinical integration support by licensed and experienced practioners for individuals who are seeking recovery and wellness with psychedelic/plant-based/enthiogenic medicine work, post journey.

With operations rooted in Colorado's rigorous regulations, ASAM Level 4 criteria, and Joint Commission accreditation standards, we deliver culturally competent care through intensive outpatient programs, transitional housing, and peer-led recovery support, honoring their service while forging paths to resilient recovery.

Join us in transforming Warriors into beacons of strength and wellness!

Brian W. Sims, CPRS-V, CEI, VSR, CPPS, serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity. He directs strategic operations, motivates the team, and ensures compliance with ASAM 4 Criteria assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities. His focus is evidence-based, Trauma and Moral Injury-informed care for military veterans and first responders—prioritizing active-duty special operations and intelligence professionals—alongside currently serving first responders, in a male-only population through 2026.

A U.S. Army Infantry Veteran skilled in emergency management, unified command, and geospatial/human intelligence, Mr. Sims overcame homelessness, SUD, Moral Injury, PTS, and a 2015 suicide attempt through peer-supported recovery via multiple pathways including the Psychedelic Assisted Recovery framework he formally published in 2025.

As founder and outgoing National Director of Project Rebirth, he has provided SAMHSA-aligned peer support/navigation and reintegration to thousands of Warriors and their loved ones directly and through his innovative programming. His certifications also support peer supervision, emotional intelligence, and utilization review, adhering to HIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and MHTL regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532. He is also a current student at Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School pursuing his Masters in Counseling with a concentration in Addiction Studies, and a pre-clinical intern for The Wounded Healer Project in the Denver, Colorado area.

Mr. Sims integrates IOP (ASAM 2.1–2.7) and SSVF/G&P transitional housing, with strict documentation, ethics, outcomes tracking, and anti-kickback compliance (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b) for equitable, culturally competent recovery access and care.

Louis Pompeo serves as Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1. He oversees day-to-day operations, administrative efficiency, and regulatory compliance with ASAM Criteria Level 4 assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities. His focus ensures seamless functioning of non-clinical departments, supporting evidence-based, trauma-informed care for military veterans—prioritizing active-duty special operations and intelligence professionals—alongside serving first responders, in a male-only population from Q1 to Q3 2026.

A seasoned operations executive with a background in healthcare management and veteran services, Mr. Pompeo brings expertise in facility oversight, HR, IT, and security, honed through roles in compliance-driven environments. He ensures adherence to HIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532.

Dr. Clarence "Lance" Cutsforth, serves as Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1. He directs holistic and non-traditional therapeutic components, ensuring compliance with ASAM Criteria Level 4 assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities. His focus enhances evidence-based, trauma-informed care for military veterans—prioritizing active-duty special operations and intelligence professionals—alongside serving first responders, in a male-only population from Q1 to Q3 2026.

A U.S. Army veteran, mental health advocate, and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Cutsforth founded Mons Sana and specializes in trauma recovery, PTSD, and veterans' health, including innovative approaches like mindfulness and therapeutic psilocybin. His expertise supports HIPAA compliance (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532.

Dr. Lance Carroll, MD, serves as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1. He provides medical oversight, including psychiatric services and medication management, ensuring compliance with ASAM Criteria Level 4 assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities.

A board-certified family medicine physician with over 28 years of experience, Dr. Carroll graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1997. He specializes in primary care, treating conditions such as depression and co-occurring disorders, with affiliations including Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute. His expertise ensures adherence to HIPAA (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532.

Dr. Carroll integrates IOP (ASAM 2.1–2.7), residential detox (ASAM 3.7/3.5), and SSVF/G&P transitional housing, with rigorous documentation, ethics, outcomes tracking, and anti-kickback compliance (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b) for equitable, culturally competent recovery.

Dr. Zina Besirevic, Ph.D., serves as Chief Research Officer (CRO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1.

Dr. Zina Besirevic, is a clinical/cognitive psychologist, a neuroscientist, a professor, and an award winning human rights scholar. She received her Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, where she also taught and led multiple global research programs, focusing on moral reasoning and the impact of trauma on development. Post-doctorally, she specialized in Applied Neuroscience, at the Institute for Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, researching the role of epigenetics in mental health and complex PTSD. 

Holding multiple academic and industry publications, Dr. Besirevic is recipient of many awards for outstanding research, including the highly prestigious Fellowship and Award from the United States Institute for Peace; the Minerva Award from the Department of Defense; the Chancellor's Public Scholar Award from the California Regents; and Honorary Leader Award from the Mayor of San Francisco, to name a few. Bridging the scientific, academic, government, and non profit worlds her work spans North America, Europe, Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Across these spaces Dr. Besirevic has created groundbreak research, led successful mental health intervention programs, and rooted community healing transformations.

Currently, Dr. Besirevic integrates several key positions: as an Applied Psychology Scientist at Stanford University, an ethical AI consultant for Higher Education, a co-founder of MindREDy applied psychology institute, and a co-founder of Liminality therapy center in the Bay Area.  

Gesika "Zia Sparkleheart" Rogers serves as Chief Integration Officer (CIO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1. She oversees the integration of holistic therapies and post-journey support, ensuring compliance with ASAM Criteria Level 4 assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities. Her focus enhances evidence-based, trauma-informed care for military veterans—prioritizing active-duty special operations and intelligence professionals—alongside serving first responders, in a male-only population from Q1 to Q3 2026.

A medicine woman, shamanic facilitator, and soul integration practitioner, Ms. Rogers specializes in sacred soul integration, innercension (inward heart-centered awakening), Kriya energy work, and bridging shamanic practices with modern recovery. Her expertise supports HIPAA compliance (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532.

Ms. Rogers integrates IOP (ASAM 2.1–2.7), residential detox (ASAM 3.7/3.5), and SSVF/G&P transitional housing with soul-centered practices like reclaiming one's "soul song" and radical self-inclusion, maintaining rigorous documentation, ethics, outcomes tracking, and anti-kickback compliance (42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b) for equitable, culturally competent recovery.

Dr. Tabitha Dolan, Psy.D., LPC, Major (Retired) US Army Veteran, serves as Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) of Heroes Journey Center, a for-profit Colorado Behavioral Health Entity (BHE) licensed under the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) per 2 CCR 502-1. She oversees clinical quality, program development, and adherence to ASAM Criteria Level 4 assessments, Joint Commission accreditation for patient safety and quality, and Colorado statutes like C.R.S. 27-71-105 for mental health residential facilities. Her focus ensures evidence-based, trauma-informed care for military veterans—prioritizing active-duty special operations and intelligence professionals—alongside serving first responders, in a male-only population from Q1 to Q3 2026.

With 20 years of US Army service, including roles as a Flight Psychologist, Special Forces Psychologist, and Post-Doctoral Clinical Psychology Resident at Tripler Army Medical Center, Dr. Dolan specializes in psychological care, executive coaching, and integrating strength with vulnerability in high-stress environments. As a licensed psychologist and executive coach, her expertise supports HIPAA compliance (45 CFR Parts 160 and 164) and Mental Health Transitional Living (MHTL) regulations under 10 CCR 2505-10-8.7532.