This page is a clearinghouse of resources that can be accessed to deal with the negative impacts of crystal methamphetamine use, as well as drug and alcohol abuse.

12-step programs

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
English (323) 936-4343, Spanish (323) 735-2089
Hearing Impaired/TDD (800) 735-2922

CRYSTAL METH ANONYMOUS

www.crystalmeth.org
(213) 488-4455

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS

www.na.org
English (310) 390-0279, Spanish (323) 735-2089

SEXUAL COMPULSIVES ANONYMOUS

www.sca-recovery.org
(310) 859-5585

AL-ANON/Al-ateen

www.alanon.alateen.org
4936 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 760-7122
"The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope, in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness, and that changed attitudes can aid recovery."

nar-anon

www.nar-anon.org
(310) 534-8688

recovery centers

Twin Town Treatment Centers

8739 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 623-1477, (866) 594-8844
http://www.twintowntreatmentcenters.com
Treatment, education, counseling, rehabilitation and coordination with community physicians and professionals for chemically dependent individuals, their partners, and their families. 24-hour information and referrals with no-cost assessments are available. Also a specialty focus on crystal methamphetamine addiction compounded by compulsive sexual behavior, particularly for gay men requesting this service.

ALCOHOLISM CENTER FOR WOMEN

1147 S. Alvarado St.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(213) 381-8500
www.themeasurementgroup.com/acw.htm
Residential and support services for women in recovery from alcohol and drug related problems.

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Adolescent Medicine
5000 Sunset Blvd. Suite 540
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 669-2463
Provides substance abuse counseling and primary health care to youth 12-24 years of age. Services are free.

DIDI HIRSCH COMM. MENTAL HEALTH

Various sites @ (310) 390-6612
www.didihirsch.org
Provides counseling, mental health and drug/alcohol abuse programs. Sliding scale fees and accepts Medi-cal, Medicare and private insurance.

FRIENDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE

1419 N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-1601
www.friendsresearch.org
Provides free outpatient substance abuse treatment for gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine. The program combines group counseling with an intervention that gives rewards for submitting urine samples that show no recent us of methamphetamine. The program lasts six months: Phase I consists of groups three nights per week for eight weeks. Phase II consists of group one night a week for 24 more weeks.

LOS ANGELES GAY AND LESBIAN CENTER

Mental Health Services
1625 N. Schrader Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028-9998
(323) 993-7669
www.lagaycenter.org
Provides addiction recovery/counseling services. Drop-in intake M & Th from 1-4 p.m.. Register between 12-1p.m.

MCINTYRE HOUSE

544 N. Kenmore Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 662-0855
www.mcintyrehouse.org
A residential substance abuse recovery and sober living program for men. Licensed by the California Dept. of Alcohol and Drug Programs. No one turned away due to lack of funds.

RAINBOW BRIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES

2526 Hyperion Ave. #4
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(800) 342-5429
www.alternativesinc.com
Residential treatment program for alcohol and drug addiction.

TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER

18646 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 996-1051
www.tarazanatc.org
Mental health, substance abuse and HIV/AIDS services for youth and adults.

UCLA CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTER

11075 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 267-5020
uclaocrc@gmail.com
Outpatient medication and/or behavioral treatment research for methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription opiate abuse. Medication, medical supervision, and counseling available at no cost. Compensation provided.

VAN NESS RECOVERY HOUSE

1919 N. Beachwood Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 463-4266
www.vnrh.org
Provides residential and outpatient alcohol and drug treatment programs and education/outreach targeting at-risk populations and crystal methamphetamine use.

WEST HOLLYWOOD RECOVERY CENTER

626 N. Robertson Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 360-4833
www.thewhrc.org
Various 12-step meetings.