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CFC Number
18965
 
Address

11015 Bloomfield Ave.
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

 
Phone
562-906-2676
 
Fax
562-906-2681
 
E-mail
bwiewel@lacada.com
 
Website
www.LACADA.com
 
% spent on Administration and Fundraising
20%
 
 
 

Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA)

We provide healthy living and addiction counseling that saves lives, unites families and brings the community together. Life-changing recovery programs including residential, women and teen services and HIV outreach.

 

Why do we exist?


 
We exist to provide healthy living and addiction counseling that saves lives, unites families, and brings the community together by offering life-changing recovery programs including residential treatment, women and teen services, and HIV outreach. L.A. CADA is a unique and innovative organization dedicated to providing the community with an array of drug and alcohol related services to low/no income families and children without resources in Los Angeles County.  In 2004, we provided services to over 7,000 persons and their families.   Given that.... 
  • substance abuse and related problems are widespread 
  • demand for L.A. CADA’s services has risen in recent years 
  • there is greater public awareness that substance abuse treatment can make a difference for teens and seniors, as well as adults, 
society’s growing desire to treat rather than punish importance of prevention education for improving health outcomes reduced government funding that leaves a wider funding gap to fill L.A. CADA represents an investment in the future for everyone improvement in the lives of our clients and their families positive results for a safer and healthier community impact that makes a difference for people. 
 
Key Service Needs include:
  • counseling, education, and prevention services for substance abuse and related problems that meet the highest standards of care; 
  • promotion of healthy behaviors and increase positive community, family, and individual relationships; 
  • expanded facilities for outpatient and residential care.

What have you accomplished?

For over 30 years, the agency has made a difference in the lives of men, women, children, and families by providing innovative services to the community.  For example, Matthew is a 60-year old male who was addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol and lived among the homeless on skid row in Los Angeles.  Matthew entered the Allen House and flourished in the program.  He took computer courses at Whittier Adult School and upon his graduation, he moved into transitional housing through the Allen House.  Matthew celebrated a clean and sober 61st birthday.  He now has his own apartment, supports himself, takes classes, and volunteers at a church.  He continues to take an active role in maintaining his sobriety.

Another person helped by our programs is Mary R., who came into our Family Foundations Program with her two-year old son.  Her history included family alcoholism, childhood physical abuse, domestic violence, depression, and substance abuse.  During her time in the program, she strengthened her ability to parent, developed self-esteem, learned life coping skills, gained a strong recovery program, and developed hope for the future.  She is now living on her own and has almost completed a certificate in substance abuse counseling at a local junior college.  She has a strong relationship with her son, who is healthy and doing well in kindergarten. 

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 This Profile was last updated on: 10/7/2008
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