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Sober Home Lacked License Where Presley Gerber Died
24 Sep
Summary
- The sober home where Presley Gerber died was unlicensed by California.
- Its founder had his psychologist license revoked prior to opening.
- The facility operated as a sober living environment, not a treatment center.
The sober home where Presley Gerber died, Resolutions Therapeutic Services, was not licensed by the state of California. The facility's founder, Reza Nabavi, had previously experienced a temporary revocation of his registered psychologist license in 2006.
California health departments confirmed that Resolutions was not operating as a licensed substance-use disorder residential treatment facility. Instead, it functioned as a sober living environment, which does not require state licensing as long as it avoids offering services like detox or counseling.
Presley Gerber arrived at the facility and later died from a suspected overdose. Individuals close to him believe the home should have directed him to a detox center instead of admitting him. Investigations into his death are ongoing, though no foul play is suspected.
