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ADDICTION is not a moral failing but a chronic illness that must be treated with urgency and compassion

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9 in 10 people with substance use disorders started using by age 18

WE ARE CHANGING THAT

1 in 7 Americans will develop a substance use disorder, but only 1 in 10 will get treatment.

We’re on a mission to change that.

Addiction is one of America’s most challenging public health problems and effects everyone. It’s a disease that crosses gender, ethnicity, age, and socio-economic lines. There is no cure for addiction, but it can be effectively treated, and we are committed to helping young people, women, and men overcome substance abuse to live extraordinary lives in recovery.

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Learn about how PHCA is working to help vulnerable kids change their stories.

Change the story for…

Monty

When I was high, I didn’t think about how ugly I thought I looked or how badly I felt inside. I let people take advantage of me because I didn’t feel worthwhile. Now I love myself and I am beautiful.

Read Her Story

Addiction isn’t invincible.

We know what needs to be done and we have the expertise to do it.

Evidence-Based Programs

We use a range of evidence-based methods, from cognitive behavioral therapy to medication- assisted
treatment.

Local Partners

We partner with schools and organizations to raise awareness of substance misuse and addiction on
the community.

Accreditation

Our programs are California Department of Health Care Services & Drug Medi-Cal certified, and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

We serve more than 37,000 people each year with life saving treatment.

*Statistics are from FY19. 783 in Residential Programs. 675 in Outpatient and Wrap-Around Programs. 31,900 in Prevention Programs. 4,000 in Prison Programs.