Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our Vision is to enhance the educational and economic well-being of the people we serve by means of direct human services, advocacy, and referrals.Our Mission is to save lives, unite families, and protect the community through addiction treatment and healthy living education.Our Values embrace the empowerment of people through compassion, perseverance, and respect. We are able to provide a wide range of services thanks to a collaborative approach compatible with healthy communities, dedicated partners, and unique foundation.
- Income
- $68.6 million
- Spending
- $66.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 98%
- Reserves
- 0.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 99%
- Employees
- 796
- Volunteers
- 13
- Highest pay
- $320,146, nurse practitioner
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100.
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1598% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (5)
- $24.1 million spent. Outpatient and Community Services:In July 2020, LACADA was awarded the Client Engagement and Navigation Services (CENS) contract for Service Provider Area (SPA) 7. LACADA serves as the lead substance use disorder (SUD) provider for SPA 7, operating as a strategic partner in advancing the Department of Public Health's Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) division's efforts to expand access to treatment services.As part of Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC)'s initiative to increase treatment accessibility and strengthen system-wide engagement, the CENS contract for LACADA was increased from $2,322,434 to $3,003,691, reflecting both program growth and rising demand for coordinated SUD services in the region.Drug Medical Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Services located in Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles, and Long Beach are bilingual and staffed by culturally competent Managers, Clinicians, Counselors, and Case Managers. Services include crisis intervention, individual counseling, group counseling, family counseling, support groups, instruction in community-based prevention and diversion strategies, and workshops in health education, life skills, and parenting classes. Outpatient served 1,714 clients in fiscal year 2024/2025. Outpatient also operates several field-based service locations where staff provide treatment to patients who are active in other programs that don't offer SUD services. The four field-based service locations are connected to Bellflower Middle School, El Rancho Unified School District, L.A. LGBT Center, Victory Starts Now, Christ Center Ministries, Transitional Living Homes, a multi-service center in Long Beach, Lynwood High School, and Homeboy Industries. The most striking difference between this program and its corresponding program site in Santa Fe Springs is that Downtown was created to combat homelessness, given the facility's proximity to Skid Row. Federal SAMHSA Grants:SAMHSA grants allow LACADA to enhance our existing services at our service locations.1. Assertive Community Treatment allows us to continue mental health services in the community.2. Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic allows us to integrate care for enhanced service provision.3. Care Council Partnership for Success Project enhances our youth prevention efforts at the schools.4. Drug Free Communities Coalition, STOP Project, increases youth treatment and prevention services.5. Accessibility to Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) 6. Treatment for Pregnant and Parenting Women provides care coordination for pregnant and parenting women 7. Building a Community of Recovery allows us to create a safety net of support for our vulnerable clients8. The Adult Reentry Project allows us to provide wrap-around care coordination to individuals reentering the communityRecovery Bridge Housing Program:According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria, a comprehensive SUD assessment should include the consideration of six dimensions to determine the appropriate level of care (LOC) placement for patients diagnosed with a substance use disorder. Recovery/Living Environment (Dimension 6) examines an individual's recovery or living situation and is one of the six dimensions to be factored into a level-of-care decision. Importantly, homelessness or lack of safe, stable housing does not in and of itself mean that a patient would be appropriate for placement in a residential treatment setting and therefore appropriately placed in LACADA's Recovery Bridge Housing defined by SAPC as a type of abstinence-based, peer supported housing that combines a subsidy for recovery residences with concurrent treatment in outpatient (OP), intensive outpatient (IOP), Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), or outpatient withdrawal management (OP-WM) settings. LACADA has 401 Recovery Bridge Housing beds and has provided Recovery Bridge Housing to 1152 individuals in fiscal year 2024/2025.
- $19.0 million spent. Residential Treatment Centers:Allen House is a licensed 60-bed residential treatment program serving men and women ages 18 and older. The program delivers a comprehensive, integrated treatment model designed to address the complex needs of individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.Allen House provides individualized, client-centered care with treatment lengths tailored to each participant's clinical needs and recovery goals. Services include individual counseling, group therapy, Narcotics Anonymous meetings, HIV/AIDS education, relapse prevention, psychosocial assessments, clinical evaluation, and referral services.During fiscal year 2024-2025, Allen House served 418 clients, reflecting its strong capacity and continued commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based residential treatment services.Alice's House, opened on July 1, 2019, is a licensed 18-bed residential treatment program dedicated to serving pregnant and postpartum women with substance use disorders (SUD) and their infants. The program specializes in addressing the unique and complex needs of this population, including significant barriers to care such as legal consequences that are often intended to protect the fetus or infant from substance exposure. Unfortunately, these consequences can discourage women from seeking or continuing treatment, potentially leading to poorer outcomes for both mother and child.Alice's House provides a safe, supportive, and home-like environment where women can engage in comprehensive addiction treatment while developing healthy parenting skills. By reducing stigma and addressing the shame often associated with substance use during pregnancy and early motherhood, the program fosters recovery, strengthens the maternal-infant bond, and promotes long-term family stability.Nuestra Casa is a licensed 45-bed Residential Treatment facility providing a comprehensive, integrated care model designed to address the complex needs of system-impacted and vulnerable adult men (ages 18 and older) with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The program offers both English and monolingual Spanish treatment services, expanding access to care for underserved and undocumented populations.Length of stay is determined by medical necessity and individualized clinical need. Patients receive coordinated care through direct access to a case manager, counselor, and therapist, as well as incidental medical services. The program provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) education and medication support for individuals diagnosed with alcohol and opioid use disorders.Treatment includes structured group programming focused on substance use education, relapse prevention, and development of practical coping strategies that support sustained recovery and abstinence. Nuestra Casa delivers services at Levels 3.1 and 3.5 and serves approximately 500 individuals annually. Each patient's treatment plan is individualized to align with the six dimensions established by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), ensuring clinically appropriate, outcomes-focused care.Safe Haven is a licensed 16-bed crisis residential program contracted with the Department of Mental Health. The program offers a homelike environment designed to interrupt the cycle of arrest, hospitalization, and release to the street. LACADA's primary focus is to stabilize persons with severe mental health issues and assist the individual with building a supportive foundation that sets them up for a successful transition to a transitional living facility and possibly permanent supportive housing. Safe Haven opened its doors on April 4, 2022, and has approximately 59 patients with an average length of stay of 45 days.Female Community Reentry Program (FCRP), previously known as CCTRP, currently serves incarcerated women with 45 days to 2 years remaining on their prison sentence. During their stay, participants received counseling and supportive services to help them succeed in the community. FCRP works to ensure that clients leave with the ability to live crime and drug-free lifestyles, gain employment, and strengthen family relationships. All of which reduces rates of recidivism. FCRP increased its capacity to 112 women to date, and 84 women received services in fiscal year 2024/2025. The Community Prisoner Mother Program (CPMP) allows housing for 24 participants and up to 40 children. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 3410 through 3424, established the Community Prisoner Mother Program (CPMP). The CPMP provides an opportunity for pregnant individuals and mothers with one or more children, six years of age or younger, to be housed with their children in a supervised facility away from the prison setting. The primary focus of CPMP is to reunite mothers with their children and reintegrate them into society as productive citizens by providing a safe, stable, wholesome, and stimulating environment. CPMP also looks to establish stability in parent-child relationships, providing the opportunity for mothers who are incarcerated to bond with their children and strengthen the family unit.Basic Program Components of the CPMPPregnant and/or parenting mothers and their children under six years of age receive programs and support services to assist in developing the skills necessary to become a functioning, self-sufficient family that positively contributes to society.Individual Treatment Plans are developed for both the mother and child to foster development and personal growth. Program services focus on trauma-informed substance abuse prevention, parenting, and educational skills.The program provides a safe, stable, and stimulating environment for both the mother and the child, utilizing the least restrictive alternative to incarceration consistent with the needs for public safety.Program goals facilitate the mother/child bond, reunite the family, enhance community r
- $19.8 million spent. Homeless Outreach Programs:L.A. CADA delivers comprehensive homeless outreach services across 26 cities through a coordinated regional model. Through our Supplemental Services Program, we currently serve 19 cities using a regional outreach approach. In addition, we maintain direct service contracts with seven cities: Alhambra, Arcadia, Glendora, Rosemead, West Covina, Azusa, and San Dimas.In each jurisdiction, our team works in close partnership with local stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies and municipal departments such as City Manager's offices, Parks and Recreation, and Code Enforcement. This collaborative approach ensures coordinated responses, streamlined service delivery, and consistent engagement with individuals experiencing homelessness.L.A.CADA also operates three interim housing programs:Hawthorne Tiny HomesAzusa Resource CenterMontebello Tiny HomesEach of these programs is funded directly through agreements with the respective cities and provides safe, structured interim housing with supportive services.Additionally, L.A.CADA operates two Mobile Crisis Teams:One serving the City of La VerneOne serving the City of MonroviaThese teams are funded through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments and provide rapid, field-based crisis intervention and stabilization services.Through these combined outreach, housing, and crisis response efforts, L.A.CADA maintains a strong regional presence and delivers integrated, community-based solutions to address homelessness across the San Gabriel Valley.
- $1.6 million spent. Youth Services: The L.A. CADA Youth & Family Services Department continues to expand its reach and impact throughout the community by implementing innovative programs and increasing access to care. This growth includes the integration of the Youth CENS Hub, which enhances coordination, client engagement, and service navigation for youth and families, as well as the expansion of Juvenile Justice System Family-Based Services (FBS) within local juvenile camps, providing stronger support for justice-involved youth.The department provides a comprehensive continuum of services for youth ages 17 and under (and up to 18 if still enrolled in high school), addressing prevention, early intervention, treatment, and mental health needs. Programs include the STOP Program (SAMHSA) for prevention, Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) for early intervention and treatment, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services for mental health support, YOR Program for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) support, Juvenile Justice System treatment services (SAPC), and specialized programs such as BRIDGE and RYSE UP (SAPC). These services are designed to provide individualized care plans that address the needs of both youth and their families. At L.A. CADA, we recognize that substance use is often a symptom of underlying challenges in a teens' life. Youth (17 and under) and transitional-age youth (18-25) entering our programs are welcomed with the philosophy of "No Shame, No Blame, No Judgment, and receive unconditional support and positive regard. Our educators, counselors, and clinicians provide a safe, confidential, and judgment-free environment that fosters both recovery and personal growth. Staff are trained to meet youth where they are, build trust gradually, and empower them to engage with services at their own pace.The department also emphasizes community education and engagement, partnering with local organizations, schools, and stakeholders to raise awareness of the risks associated with youth substance use. Many graduates of our youth programs return as peer advocates or volunteers, or pursue higher education in helping professions, demonstrating the lasting impact of the relationships they build with our caring professionals. The Jovenes Speak Up Youth Leadership Group was established, and since then, it has remained a highly impactful program that youth actively seek out. Through this initiative, we have developed peer-led marketing content, facilitated peer-led support groups, and even hired one youth as a part-time employee. The program empowers youth to take leadership roles, build skills, and contribute meaningfully to our services, fostering a sense of ownership and community among participants.The L.A. CADA Youth & Family Services Department continues to grow, serving youth across multiple school districts throughout Los Angeles County. Our prevention and outreach efforts have expanded to reach more students, families, and community partners, ensuring that youth have access to education, support, and early intervention services. Through innovative programs, leadership initiatives like the Jovenes Speak Up Youth Leadership Group, the Youth Scholarship and comprehensive treatment services, we remain committed to empowering youth, strengthening families, and fostering healthier communities. For the latest updates, events, and resources.
- Correctional Health Services The Substance Treatment and Re-Entry Transition (S.T.A.R.T.) program, a collaboration between the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) and the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services/Correctional Health Services (DHS/CHS), has become one of the fastest-growing in-custody programs within the correctional health system. It operates across the Men's Central Jail, Twin Towers Correctional Facility, and Pitchess Detention Center. Since its inception in January 2017, the program has steadily grown over the past nine years. L.A. CADA's S.T.A.R.T. program offers a comprehensive, evidence-based, client-centered continuum of substance use disorder (SUD) care to inmates in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department jail system. The program is supported by a team of experienced professionals, including clinicians, SUD counselors, and case managers. It prepares individuals for successful community reentry by providing client-centered care and connecting them with SUD treatment and post-release services. S.T.A.R.T. provides culturally appropriate, evidence-based services, with progressive interventions that effectively assess and treat addiction. The program includes individual counseling, group sessions, and re-entry services. Participants who successfully complete the program receive a certificate of completion. Upon release, they are provided transportation to substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services and connected to housing, client engagement, and social service resources within Los Angeles County's eight Service Planning Areas (SPAs). This proactive re-entry planning equips individuals with the tools and support necessary to break the cycle of addiction and incarceration. The S.T.A.R.T. program has expanded services and increased participant enrollment by improving treatment accessibility within custody, aiming to reduce drug use and recidivism post-release. Overall, L.A. CADA provides life-saving services throughout Los Angeles County. L.A. CADA is a community-based behavioral health organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care. The mission of L.A. CADA is to save lives, unite families, inspire hope, and uplift communities through integrated health services that enhance the quality of life. L.A. CADA's work focuses on providing accessible and comprehensive services that support recovery, wellness, housing stability, reentry, and community health. The organization serves diverse and underserved populations across Los Angeles County, including individuals experiencing homelessness, justice-involved populations, veterans, and people with co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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