The Gooden Center

191 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Est. 1962 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About The Gooden Center

Established in 1962, the Gooden Center has numerous years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Mental health treatment at the Gooden Center in Southern, California is delivered through either residential treatment or intensive outpatient care (IOP) with multiple options for aftercare and on-going support. Residential treatment takes place throughout Southern California in cozy, gender-specific housing. Both residential and intensive outpatient programs last 90 days and can include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), exercise therapy, nutritional programs, and more.
The Gooden drug and alcohol program also offers residential care, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and sober living homes. Treatment is similar to that of the mental health facility and is holistic. Clients will have the opportunity to engage in individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling along with 12-Step facilitation and meditation.
The Gooden Center is CARF accredited and accepts most private insurance.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women

Amenities & Features

Access to Nature
Outdoor Lounge
Gardens
Walking Trails

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Other contracted prescribing entity
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Adult men Seniors or older adults
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Male
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at The Gooden Center

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

191 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101

Quick Facts

Program30 days
Capacity16-30 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted

Free 24/7 Helpline

(833) 567-5838

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Holistic Individual Treatment

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gooden Center accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

The Gooden Center offers Outpatient, with therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Trauma-Specific Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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