Allen House Residential Services

Program Goals:

The Allen House is a residential drug and alcohol treatment center, named for co-founders Dr. and Mrs. Ethan Allen, it offers individuals an opportunity for a new beginning in their lives. The program provides inpatient counseling and transitional housing as needed. The Allen House focuses on behavior modification in a therapeutic community setting to help graduating residents successfully participate in society as sober members.

Program Staffing:

Staff include substance abuse professionals and masters level clinicians who function as a team to support the highest quality treatment.

Program Location:

10425 S. Painter Ave., Santa Fe Springs CA 90670

Program Services:

Comprehensive psychosocial assessment and evaluation
Crisis intervention and referral
HIV Prevention Education
Case Management
Individual and family counseling
Psycho-educational and process groups
Emphasis on relapse prevention, honesty, and responsibility
Drug-free recreational and leisure time activities
Job preparation and placement
Enhanced program for persons living wih HIV or AIDS
Specialized care for the substance abusing mentally ill who can function within a therapeutic community setting
Allen House graduates can return for support or activity participation at any time
Graduates become members of the Alumni Association and participate in Aftercare counseling

Program Eligibility:

Presence of substance use which has led to health, legal, social, family, employment, and/or psychological problems
18 years or older
At least a 3rd grade reading ability
No outstanding warrants or unresolved court cases
Not in current need of medically supervised detox or methadone
No medical or mental health conditions that would prevent full program participation or require intensive medical care
Indigent applicants must have a driver's license and social security card to assist with access to public benefits for room and board
Priority for admission goes to referrals who are homeless, HIV+, IV drug users, pregnant women, have DCFS cases, or DPSS GR cases

To Apply:

Prospective applicants must call 562-906-2685 for a phone screening and then are scheduled for an intake appointment when a bed is available.