Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs Inc

Southern California Alcohol and Drug Programs, Inc. (SCADP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Downey, California. With 68 employees, SCADP provides a range of services to address substance abuse and related issues within underserved communities. Established in 1972, the organization started as a community-driven initiative aiming to offer alternatives to incarceration for individuals struggling with substance use disorder. SCADP offers over 500 residential treatment beds and outpatient counseling services to more than 1,500 individuals annually. Their programs are specifically designed to address the complex needs of their diverse clientele, which includes the homeless, pregnant and parenting women, persons of color, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, those involved in the criminal justice system, and high-risk youth. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive treatment that tackles co-occurring issues such as homelessness, long-term welfare dependence, criminality, HIV/AIDS, and domestic violence. SCADP believes that addressing these interconnected challenges is essential to increase the long-term success of their treatment interventions. For more information about their programs and services, you can visit their website at scadpinc.org.