--- title: Women’s Nonprofit Organization Press in LA | Friendly House description: Learn more about Friendly House, a nonprofit offering women’s treatment for addiction and mental health issues in Los Angeles. image: https://friendlyhousela.org/hubfs/humphrey-muleba-BYRssgBTbAw-unsplash-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://friendlyhousela.org/womens-nonprofit-press-events#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) FRIENDLY HAND FOUNDATION DBA FRIENDLY HOUSE IN THE MEDIA # Our Mission, Our Values, Our People At Friendly House LA, we have always believed in attraction rather than promotion. For that reason, some may say we have been quiet about our work for most of our history. The reason is simple: We've been busy helping women rebuild their lives.  But as the need for women's treatment grows more urgent, it’s vital that we share the stories that capture what happens here. These press pieces show what makes our community different: women from all walks of life finding strength together, dedicated staff who've lived this journey themselves, and a half-century commitment to dignity and real change — a snapshot of the daily work of healing and hope. ![a-c-42nf0NPN9DU-unsplash](https://friendlyhousela.org/hs-fs/hubfs/a-c-42nf0NPN9DU-unsplash.jpg?width=1600&height=2000&name=a-c-42nf0NPN9DU-unsplash.jpg "a-c-42nf0NPN9DU-unsplash") #### Nick Hexum and Paris Jackson to Be Honored at Friendly House’s 35th Annual Awards Luncheon Variety [Read Article](https://variety.com/2025/music/news/nick-hexum-paris-jackson-honored-friendly-house-luncheon-1236487965/) #### Lucy Hale Set to Receive Humanitarian Award at Friendly House Luncheon Hollywood Reporter [Read Article](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/lucy-hale-sober-humanitarian-award-friendly-house-1235966822/) #### Lucy Hale Shares Her Wellness Routine Filled With Meditation, Digital Detoxes and Energy Sessions ET [Read Article](https://www.etonline.com/lucy-hale-shares-her-wellness-routine-filled-with-meditation-digital-detoxes-and-energy-sessions) #### LA’s Friendly House is on a Mission to Transform More Women’s Lives Through New Outpatient Program NBC’s California Live [Watch Video](https://www.nbclosangeles.com/california-live/las-friendly-house-is-on-a-mission-to-transform-more-womens-lives-through-new-outpatient-program/3521224/) #### Friendly House Board Member Dina LaPolt Profile in Pride: Music Attorney Dina LaPolt Has No Shame Los Angeles Magazine [Read Article](https://lamag.com/lgbtq/cardi-b-attorney-dina-lapolt-pride) #### Tiffany Haddish Says Being Sober Has Taught Her She’s Been ‘Way Too Nice Over the Years’ (Exclusive) People [Read Article](https://people.com/tiffany-haddish-being-sober-taught-way-too-nice-exclusive-8628155) #### Tiffany Haddish Says Being Sober Made Her Realize That She’s ‘Been Too Damn Nice’ Complex [Read Article](https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jaelaniturnerwilliams/tiffany-haddish-says-sober-too-nice) #### Tiffany Haddish and Nikki Glaser to Perform at Benefit for Women’s Recovery Organization Friendly House Variety [Read Article](https://variety.com/2024/scene/news/tiffany-haddish-friendly-house-recovery-substance-abuse-1235959299/) #### LA Times Today: For 72 years, Friendly House has been on the front lines helping women with addictions Los Angeles Times [Watch Video](https://www.latimes.com/california/friendly-house-addiction-recovery-latt-123) #### Friendly House Honors Luminaries Beverly Press [Read Article](https://beverlypress.com/2022/11/friendly-house-honors-luminaries/) #### Executive Director Christina Simos speaks with Tawala Sharp of KFI AM 640’s SOUL-Cal Saturday KFI AM 640 [Listen Here](https://kfiam640.iheart.com/featured/tawala-sharp/content/2024-01-27-christina-simos-director-of-friendly-house/) #### The 2023 Friendly House Luncheon was a complete success. Watch the highlights Sizzle Reel [Watch Video](https://vimeo.com/930852831) #### ‘DWTS’ Vet Cheryl Burke, Songwriter Paul Williams and Attorney Dina LaPolt Among 2022 Friendly House Awards Honorees The Hollywood Reporter [Read Article](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/cheryl-burke-paul-williams-2022-friendly-house-awards-honorees-1235261698/) #### Christina Simos on Inequities in Addiction Treatment Treatment Magazine [Watch Video](https://treatmentmagazine.com/christina-simos-on-inequities-in-addiction-treatment/) 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)