--- title: FAQs About Women’s Addiction Treatment in LA | Friendly House description: Learn about women’s drug and alcohol addiction treatment in L.A. at Friendly House. image: https://friendlyhousela.org/hubfs/irfan-simsar-UoRmOplUAiI-unsplash-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-addiction-treatment-faq#main-content) [![FRH Logo8](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FRH%20Logo8.png?width=301&height=100&name=FRH%20Logo8.png "FRH Logo8")](https://friendlyhousela.org/) - Women's Treatment - [Mental Health Support](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-treatment/mental-health) - [Sober Living](https://friendlyhousela.org/sober-living-women-la) - About Friendly House - [About](https://friendlyhousela.org/about-addiction-treatment-women) - [Team](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-rehab-team-la) - [Board of Directors](https://friendlyhousela.org/board-directors) - [FAQ](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-addiction-treatment-faq) - [Financial Transparency](https://friendlyhousela.org/board-directors) - [Press & Media](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-nonprofit-press-events) - Events - [Events](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-nonprofit-events-2025) - [Past Events](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-nonprofit-events) - Recovery Resources - [Recovery Blog](https://friendlyhousela.org/blog) - [Alumni](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-treatment-alumni-la) - [Donate](https://my.onecause.com/fundraiser/organizations/12ca3baa-ecb0-49a7-9f54-1fa7db08011f/fundraisers/fundraiser:66ff43d3-f2e2-4f02-974b-17514ebae027) INSIDE FRIENDLY HAND FOUNDATION DBA FRIENDLY HOUSE LA # FAQs About Friendly House LA & Women’s Addiction Treatment Questions about women’s addiction and mental health treatment at Friendly House in LA? The best way to get the answers you need is to reach out to our caring team. In the meantime, check out these Frequently Asked Questions.  [Contact Us](https://friendlyhousela.org/contact) ![natalia-blauth-TmzqkIntntE-unsplash](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/natalia-blauth-TmzqkIntntE-unsplash.jpg?width=1599&height=2000&name=natalia-blauth-TmzqkIntntE-unsplash.jpg "natalia-blauth-TmzqkIntntE-unsplash") ###### When was Friendly Hand Foundation dba Friendly House L.A. founded? Friendly Hand Foundation dba Friendly House L.A. was founded by Bea Jorgensen in 1951 and was the first residential recovery home in the country for women recovering from substance and alcohol abuse. ###### Who do we help? At Friendly House, we 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. ###### How do I begin my journey to healing? Call us and see if we are the right fit for you or your loved one. ###### What goals do we work towards? We help women gain stability in their recovery, renew family relationships, and reintegrate into their community. ###### What kinds of substance use disorder treatment modalities do you use? Our treatment plans include a wide variety of evidence-based modalities, including individual therapy, specialized counseling with certified substance use counselors, group therapy, DBT, CBT, ACT, trauma recovery, family programming, experiential arts (music, therapy, painting, poetry, creative writing, art), holistic healing (mindfulness meditation, yoga, fitness programs), equine therapy, case management, recovery support meetings, somatic interventions, psychoeducation groups, and more. ###### What substance use disorders can you treat? We treat women who are struggling with a variety of substance use issues, including but not limited to: adderall, benzodiazepine, crack/cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, ketamine, marijuana, methamphetamine, opioids, xanax, and more. ###### What co-occurring disorders can you treat? Friendly House is a clinically sophisticated program equipped to treat a variety of co-occurring disorders, including: anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, C-PTSD, disordered eating, self-harm, mood disorders, and more. ###### Where are we located? Situated in Los Angeles, California, our intimate inpatient treatment center is a seven-bedroom craftsman home built in the early 1900s. Our outpatient center serves women all over Los Angeles from the heart of Culver City. Our Sober Living residence, donated by the William Shatner Family Foundation, is a six-bedroom home located on the Westside of Los Angeles. ###### How are we funded? We are in network with most major insurances. We are also supported by private donations and grants, by the fundraising efforts of the Board of Directors and Grateful Hearts alumni, and by special events such as our Annual Awards Luncheon. As a non-profit organization, we have the freedom and ability to place all our funding dollars into life-saving treatment and deliver ethical care. ###### How can I donate to the Friendly House mission? Friendly Hand Foundation dba Friendly House L.A. is a 501c3 non-profit organization (EIN 95-1870626). You can make a tax-deductible donation [here](https://my.onecause.com/fundraiser/organizations/12ca3baa-ecb0-49a7-9f54-1fa7db08011f/fundraisers/fundraiser:66ff43d3-f2e2-4f02-974b-17514ebae027). ###### What if I’m interested in joining the Board of Directors? We are always seeking more dedicated, dynamic volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors. [Please contact us for more information.](https://friendlyhousela.org/board-directors#board)   ###### Are we affiliated with Friendly House in Phoenix, Portland, or Worcester? No. Friendly House L.A. is a 501(c)(3) in Los Angeles operated by Friendly Hand Foundation (DBA Friendly House), EIN 95-1870626. We are not affiliated with Friendly House organizations in Phoenix, Portland, or Worcester. Click [HERE](https://friendlyhousela.org/board-directors) to view our most recent audited financials and IRS 990 tax forms. Found at the bottom of the page.   ![getty-images-NYlViIXCJk0-unsplash](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/getty-images-NYlViIXCJk0-unsplash.jpg?width=517&height=646&name=getty-images-NYlViIXCJk0-unsplash.jpg)   ## Reach Out Today For more information, call us anytime at (213) 389-9964, or fill out a form on the Contact page. [Contact Us](https://friendlyhousela.org/contact) Admissions: (213) 642-9838 Email: [info@friendlyhousela.org](mailto:info@friendlyhousela.org) We choose her. Every time.  Friendly Hand Foundation dba ![FRH Logo8](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/FRH%20Logo8.png?width=336&height=112&name=FRH%20Logo8.png) Non-profit 501(c)(3) EIN: 95-1870626 ![a2](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/a2.webp?width=45&height=52&name=a2.webp)   ![a3](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/a3.webp?width=58&height=50&name=a3.webp)   ![a1a](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/a1a.webp?width=53&height=53&name=a1a.webp) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "No. Friendly House LA is a 501(c)(3) in Los Angeles operated by Friendly Hand Foundation (DBA Friendly House), EIN 95-1870626. 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