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Asian American Drug Abuse Program - Therapeutic Community

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Overview

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Located in the Los Angeles Hyde Park neighborhood, the Asian American Drug Abuse Program’s Therapeutic Community offers a 3–6 month residential addiction program. Rooted in a therapeutic community model and chronic disease approach, residents practice new skills in a structured, real-world setting while focusing on values, decision-making, attitude, lifestyle, and self-direction. Services include counseling, vocational training, health education, and recovery coaching. Culturally responsive care is tailored to women, parents with children, and individuals with co-occurring mental health needs.

Address

5318 Crenshaw Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90043

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Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Spanish
  • Korean
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • Pregnant/postpartum

A Real-World, Skill-Building Environment

The Asian American Drug Abuse Program’s Therapeutic Community (TC) offers a 3–6 month residential program that blends the therapeutic community model with a chronic disease medical approach. Residents live in a structured, peer-supported setting that mirrors everyday life, creating opportunities to practice new habits and perspectives before returning to their communities. Treatment focuses on values, decision-making, attitude, lifestyle, and self-direction.

Comprehensive and Practical Services

The program combines evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-related counseling, with practical support that addresses broader life needs. Residents have access to individual, group, and family counseling, life skills and wellness classes, vocational training, and GED preparation. Additional services include case management, medical and mental health referrals, legal and dental assistance, and targeted classes in nutrition and anger management.

Culturally Responsive and Family-Friendly Care

While open to adults of all backgrounds, the TC provides services in English, Korean, and Spanish, with programming designed to be culturally responsive. Specialized tracks address the needs of women, pregnant or postpartum women, individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions, and those with a history of trauma or domestic violence. Residential beds for clients’ children allow parents to engage in treatment while maintaining family stability.

Support Beyond Treatment

Recovery support extends after residential care through structured aftercare planning, peer mentoring, and recovery coaching. Clients can join self-help groups, participate in recreational and social activities, and connect to housing resources, social services, and employment counseling. These supports help residents maintain the progress made during treatment and strengthen their foundation for long-term recovery.

Accessible, Accredited Care

Operated by a private non-profit and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the TC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and self-pay, with a sliding fee scale available. Transportation assistance is offered to ensure residents can access care without added barriers.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Optum
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Residential beds for children
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Internet access
  • Outdoor space
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Art therapy
  • Music therapy
  • Secular meetings
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Gardening
  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Hiking
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • Allows cell phones
  • Allows internet access
  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust

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Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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Reviews and Ratings

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  • Staff are dedicated to helping clients achieve and maintain sobriety.
  • Many clients appreciate the structured environment as beneficial for recovery.
  • Former clients express gratitude for the positive impact of the program.
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How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

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