Substance Abuse Foundation understands that recovery is a long-term process. Many people want to live in a supportive housing environment after they complete treatment. We have 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom furnished apartments for men, women and families. All of the apartments are located within walking distance of our treatment “campus,” providing easy access to continuing care (aftercare) outpatient services, such as relapse prevention, support groups, crisis counseling, vocational training and other supportive services.

There are Transitional Housing and Long-Term Housing Programs, including Specialized Housing Programs for Low Income and Homeless People, People with HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse, Women with Children, People with a Justice History and People who are Dual-Diagnosed.

Housing costs and the cost of supportive services are determined by each individual’s ability to pay, and according to a sliding scale. Homeless and low-income people, who meet eligibility requirements, may qualify for government-funded housing and services with a small co-payment. Contact us to learn if you qualify for a government-funded housing program at Substance Abuse Foundation.

Transitional Housing

Transitional housing, also known as “sober living,” provides six months to one year of housing in a furnished alcohol-and-drug-free apartment. Readily accessible, supportive outpatient services are available and are designed to help people stabilize after treatment, prevent relapse and rebuild their lives in long-term and permanent housing.  Residents must be employed, enrolled in education or job training, or volunteering in the community while they live in Substance Abuse Foundation’s transitional housing.  

Long-Term Housing

Long-Term Housing, also known as “sober living,” provides at least two years of housing in a furnished alcohol-and-drug-free apartment. Readily accessible, supportive outpatient services are available, which are designed to help people prevent relapse and maintain long-term sobriety.  Residents must be employed while living in Substance Abuse Foundation’s long-term housing.

Specialized Housing Programs:

The Substance Abuse Foundation operates Specialized Housing Programs for special populations, including Housing for Low-income and Homeless People, Housing for People with HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse, Housing for Women with Children, Housing for People with a Justice History andHousing for People who are Dual-Diagnosed.

There is a sliding scale for housing fees, which is based on ability to pay.  Some special supportive housing programs are government-funded.  Contact us for more information.

• Housing for Low Income and Homeless People:  The Substance Abuse Foundation provides transitional and long-term supportive housing for homeless, indigent and low-income people.  Our agency also is a certified General Relief Board and Care vendor, a government-funded program that provides 24-hour Transitional Housing and food for eligible homeless and indigent people who enroll in Los Angeles County’s General Relief (GR) and Food Stamps public assistance programs. Contact us to learn more about housing for low income and homeless people.

• Housing for People with HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse:  The Substance Abuse Foundation provides transitional and long-term supportive housing services for people with HIV/AIDS and a substance abuse diagnosis. Housing residents may access the following supportive services on an outpatient basis: HIV/AIDS counseling, HIV/AIDS case management and referrals; HIV/AIDS counseling and support groups, drug/alcohol relapse prevention and other services.

• Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Transitional Housing:  This housing program is funded by the Los Angeles Housing Department, and it serves homeless and low-income people with HIV/AIDS in Los Angeles. It provides four months of transitional housing and supportive outpatient services – plus an additional four months may be considered.  The housing is located close to the Substance Abuse Foundation’s treatment campus, where the following supportive services are offered: HIV/AIDS case management and referrals, HIV/AIDS support group, HIV/AIDS counseling and drug/alcohol relapse prevention.

• Ryan White Care Act HIV/AIDS Substance Abuse Transitional Housing: This housing program is funded by the Ryan White Care Act and is administered by the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services, Office of AIDS Programs and Policy.  It is available to homeless and low-income Los Angeles County people who have HIV/AIDS and who have completed primary drug treatment.  The following supportive services are offered on an outpatient basis: HIV/AIDS case management and referrals, assistance with placement in permanent housing; HIV/AIDS support group, HIV/AIDS counseling and drug/alcohol relapse prevention.

• Housing for Women with Children:  The Substance Abuse Foundation provides transitional and long-term housing for pregnant and parenting women with young children. Women may access many supportive services on an outpatient basis, as needed, including:  drug/alcohol education and counseling, case management and referrals; relapse prevention, vocational services and many more activities.  Women are referred to pre-natal, postnatal and maternal health services, as needed.  Education services focus on reducing the harmful effects of alcohol and drugs on the mother and fetus, parenting skills education and education on the stages of child development.  Children are supervised by trained workers while their mothers participate in outpatient activities.

There is a sliding fee scale for housing, which is based upon ability to pay.  In some cases, government programs, such as CalWORKS and Drug/Medi-Cal may cover the cost of outpatient services.  Contact us to learn more about housing for women and children.

• Housing for People with a Justice History: The Substance Abuse Foundation provides Alcohol and Drug Free housing for homeless and low-income people who parole to the Los Angeles area and are referred by their Parole Agent for housing services under the Parolee Services Network (PSN) program or the Substance Abuse Services Coordinating Agency (SASCA) program. Contact us to learn more about housing for people with a justice history.

• Housing for People who are Dual-Diagnosed:  The Substance Abuse Foundation offers special supportive transitional and long-term housing for people who have the co-existing challenges of addiction and mental health diagnoses and who have completed a primary drug treatment program.  Eligible residents may continue to meet with their Dual Diagnosis Case Manager and attend Dual Diagnosis Support Group on an outpatient basis while they reside in the housing. In addition, crisis counseling is available, as well as crisis intervention and medication management by a consulting psychiatrist.  Contact us to learn more about housing for people who are dual-diagnosed.