Recovery Brands, LLC
📍 470 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
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<p><strong>ABOUT LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE – DOWNTOWN OUTPATIENT SERVICES</strong></p> <p>Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a community-based treatment provider <strong>serving adults and adolescents who struggle with substance use and <a href="http://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring mental health disorders</a></strong>. Part of the State of California’s Department of Health Care Service, L.A. CADA's downtown outpatient facility provides treatment in <strong>both English and Spanish</strong>. Some programs are designed to satisfy court orders or conditions of probation.</p> <p>Additional outpatient programming is offered at the L.A. CADA <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/los-angeles-centers-for-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-santa-fe-springs-outpatient-services-3218813209/" target="_blank">Santa Fe Springs facility</a> and residential treatment at <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/listings/la-centers-for-alcohol-and-drug-abuse-lacada-allen-house-3413723781/" target="_blank">Allen House</a>, also located in Santa Fe Springs. </p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>Both walk-in and scheduled appointments for initial assessments are available at L.A. CADA Downtown. Before beginning the substance abuse outpatient program, clients undergo a behavioral and psychiatric evaluation. Dual diagnosis treatment of co-occurring disorders <strong>integrates medication management with group therapy and addiction education</strong>. Programs typically last between six and nine months and sessions are held in the morning, afternoon, and evening.</p> <p>Additionally, individual and family counseling are offered. Several <strong>evidence-based and trauma-informed</strong> treatment modalities are utilized at the facility, including <strong>gender-specific programming</strong>, Hazelden's Living in Balance, <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/seeking-safety-an-evidence-based-model-to-address-trauma-and-addiction-together/" target="_blank">Seeking Safety</a>, and Staying Sober,</p> <p>L.A. CADA also offers a six-month drug counseling program and five- to six-month drug diversion program. These programs include urinalysis testing.</p> <p>Along with substance abuse treatment programs, the downtown Los Angeles location provides six-month and year-long programs addressing anger management, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS, and parenting. The facility's staff also helps to coordinate client care with related social service providers.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>L.A. CADA’s website lists certified substance abuse counselors and case managers among the treatment team members. Counselors also consult regularly with medical staff, including psychiatrists. The four individuals polled by Rehabs.com offered an average rating of 4.25 out of five stars for the treatment staff’s level of experience and training.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>At the time of this writing, Rehabs.com has received feedback from one former client, and they praised many aspects of the program. The alum submitted a four-star rating for the facility’s counseling options and its ability to treat co-occurring disorders. Describing the program as a positive experience, the anonymous alum wrote that they received “excellent care.” They awarded four- or five-star ratings for 13 of 15 metrics measured, including treatment effectiveness and the facility's cleanliness and maintenance. Admissions and discharge procedures at L.A. CADA Downtown received a more moderate three-star rating.</p> <p>Two of three Google reviews for the facility praised the staff. The third reported that their experience was not helpful and the was staff unprofessional, providing inadequate supervision of drug testing.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY</strong></p> <p>The three loved ones polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing agreed with alumni reviews <strong>citing the staff and counselors as strengths of the program</strong>. All three loved ones submitted a four-star rating for the facility’s counseling options and dual diagnosis treatment. “They helped him stop drinking and get back his life. The counselors are very helpful, but not enough personal interaction,” a family member wrote. Ratings for family participation were also positive, ranging from three to five stars.</p> <p><strong>WHAT STAFF SAY</strong></p> <p>Secondary sources revealed a trend in employee criticism of the downtown Los Angeles facility. On Indeed, two of three reviewers reported <strong>insufficient training for staff</strong>. One agreed with the Google reviewer who complained of inconsistencies in drug testing procedures.<small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a></small></p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>According to the program’s website, L.A. CADA accepts most private insurance plans and provides financial assistance through state government programs. The downtown facility receives most of its funding from Medi-Cal.</p> <p><small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-1"><sup>[1]</sup></a> <a href="https://goo.gl/bweYbW" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/bweYbW</a></small><br /> <small class="footnote"><a target="_blank" href="#footnote-2"><sup>[2]</sup></a> <a href="https://www.indeed.com/cmp/La-Cada/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA" target="_blank">https://www.indeed.com/cmp/La-Cada/reviews?fcountry=US&floc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA</a></small></p>
— Rini Cobbey · 2018-01-12 13:21:04 PST
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