Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Prog Inc

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11501 Dolan Street, Downey, CA 90241, USA


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The mission of Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc., (SCADP) is the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and related problems among underserved and disadvantaged populations.  To increase the success of our treatment interventions, SCADP services target co-occurring issues of homelessness, long-term welfare dependence, criminality, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence.  SCADP serves the homeless, pregnant and parenting women, persons of color, persons living with HIV/AIDS, Deaf & Hard of Hearing persons, criminally-involved individuals and high-risk youth attending our school based and off-campus programs.

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) was established in 1972  in a grassroots effort by community volunteers seeking alternatives to prison for those individuals with substance use disorder (SUD).  SCADP  is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing more than 500 residential treatment beds and outpatient counseling to over 1,500 individuals.  Our landmark programs include the following:

SCADP has a solid 35+year track record in the identification of community service gaps and barriers to addiction treatment as well as the creation of ground-breaking programs to address those service gaps & barriers.

SCADP receives the majority of its funding from governmental sources. On the Federal Level, the agency is funded by HUD (Housing Urban Development), CAL-OES (California Office of Emergency Services), SAMSHA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration), SAPC (Substance Abuse Prevention & Control), U.S. Department of Housing Urban Development-SHP (Supportive Housing Program) Grant, and DOJ (Department of Justice).

State funding includes Health Right 360 and SAPC.

SCADP is also funded by the HCIDLA (Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department), Blue Shield, Orange County, San Bernadino County, Riverside County, DMH (Department of Mental Health), Community Development Commission, County of Orange Health Care Agency, Orange County Children & Families Commission, Probation Department, HCFP (Homeless Family California Project), HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Person with Aids),  and private donations.


Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Do not treat opiod addiction

Facility Type


Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking permitted in designated area

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

  • Residential
  • Short-term residential
  • Long-term residential
  • Computerized treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • Cash or self-payment
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services


Payment Assistance Available

  • Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Language Services


Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
  • Clients referred from the court/judicial system
  • Adult men
  • Persons with HIV or AIDS

Ancillary Services

  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Contingency management/motivational incentive
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Martix Model
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Young adults
  • Adults

Gender Accepted

  • Male

Exclusive Services


  • Southern CA Alcohol and Drug Prog Inc

    11501 Dolan Street, Downey, CA 90241