About The Gooden Center – Pasadena
The Gooden Center provides substance use disorder, mental health and dual diagnosis treatment in Pasadena, California. This cozy home-like rehab is a haven for men to work on recovery while connecting with peers.
What started as a small organization of five Alcoholics Anonymous members and an episcopal bishop in 1962 has grown into a supportive space for thousands of men. You can access multiple levels of care, including residential, intensive outpatient and sober living.
Whether you need 24/7 structured support or can live at home while attending treatment, their programs aim to meet you where you are in recovery. You can participate in several proven and holistic treatment approaches, like weekly individual counseling, process and education groups, family groups, 12 Step programming, yoga and group meditation. They strive to help you foster healthy coping skills, improve impulse management and strengthen your communication skills.
What stands out most to me is their family treatment program. You’ll have countless opportunities to work on recovery with your loved ones in private sessions and multifamily group activities. I like this approach because you can heal together with your loved ones as well as the families of other peers. Having sessions with multiple families in the program can open your eyes to your shared similarities and help you learn from others.
Another incredible feature is their lifelong alumni aftercare program. They understand that completing treatment is just one step in recovery. Their alumni services connect you with helpful resources to benefit you in long term sobriety. For example, you can access a mentor, job training and placement and GED services for free. They also hold fun events, like barbeques, bowling nights and softball games to build a solid sober support network.
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