

Our non-profit organization is supported by private donations, grants and fundraising efforts by the Board of Directors, alumni and special events such as our Annual Awards Luncheon and Comedy Fundraiser.
The organization is solely supported by private donations and grants, by the fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors, Grateful Hearts (former residents of Friendly House), and special events such as our Annual Awards Luncheon and other events.
At Friendly House, our mission is to inspire and empower women of all gender experiences, on their journey to overcoming substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Our program offers a blend of clinical expertise, cultural wisdom and community support in an inclusive space. Our aim is to restore dignity and foster resilience providing the tools and support needed to heal trauma patterns that often serve as barriers to a sustainable recovery lifestyle.
We enhance recovery outcomes for all women regardless of race, age, gender identity, or economic background.
We believe in open and honest communication. We do not withhold or hide information. We are transparent in our actions, decisions, and communications with both the people we work with and those we serve.
We accept people for who they are even when they’re different from us or we don’t agree with them. Respect in our relationships builds feelings of trust, safety and well-being. We treat each other with dignity and value the collective power of teamwork.
Every individual has a voice. It is our job to hear it, nurture it and empower it. You have the right to be who you are. You are celebrated for your mind, thoughts and ideas. We believe your authentic self is your best self. We strive to create an environment that allows you to thrive.
We take a fearless inventory of ourselves and the work we do. We continually ask ourselves how we can improve what we are doing. We are unafraid to take risks, make mistakes and are fearless in our pursuit of recovery.
We do things the right way. We operate above board. We don’t take shortcuts and we don’t allow outside influences to get in the way of our moral compass.
We think outside of the box, remain curious and are open to new concepts, ideas, creative ways to address substance use disorder treatment for women/non-binary individuals. We value education, lived experience and science.
We believe that together we are stronger. We practice unselfish love for others. We care deeply for each person that we encounter, each person that works for us and each person that walks through our doors. We whole heartedly care about the success of our clients and of our team.
She started by going to the Los Angeles County Jail to visit women incarcerated there. At first she met resistance from the sheriff’s department, but gradually through persistence and demonstrated success, she won the department’s support. Bea raised money to support the house from friends in the community. Contributions were raised on a month-to-month basis – even day to day.
Peggy joined the staff of Friendly House in 1983 becoming Friendly House’s second Executive Director. Under Peggy’s loving guidance, Friendly House grew in stature, strength, and reputation from one location into two, each offering distinct levels of care, and we maintain both of these homes today with one being a licensed residential treatment facility and the other being a structured sober living environment.
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