Located in Pasadena, CA, The Gooden Center offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The facility provides levels of care including outpatient, a capacity of 16-30 beds and typical program lengths around 30 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy, relapse prevention counseling, trauma-specific therapy, twelve step facilitation and
medication-assisted treatment and a treatment philosophy that is evidence-based,
holistic and individual treatment.
The program serves men and women and treats alcohol, co-occurring disorders, drug addiction, benzodiazepines, cocaine and ecstasy.
On-site features include access to nature, outdoor lounge, gardens and walking trails.
The center works with 24 insurers including Tricare, Tufts Health, United Healthcare and Aetna, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Aftercare options include alumni events & get-togethers.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting The Gooden Center, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like The Gooden Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)