Freehab
Availability
Phone Number
view phone(818) 582-8832
Address
8140 Sunland Blvd Sun Valley, CA Sun Valley, California, United States 91352URL
website: https://freehab.net
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Program Narrative
Freehab, as the name suggests, is a free, residential, 12-step drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. Although it is unique on two counts: No client is charged for treatment and at any one time, we have 200 addicts and alcoholics, it is this aside, a traditional “no frills, no nonsense” treatment facility run according to the principles, steps and traditions of 12 step fellowships.
Program Description
What we do and how we do it:
We provide “ street to employment” services for those who need it most: the homeless, the disposed, and the socially ignored. We offer round the clock observation from our professional team and trained volunteers. This is a rigorous, regimented, honest and loving program given freely according to need, not ability to pay. Freehab’s priority is on Transitional Age Youth (18-24). Every year 25,000 kids age out of of foster care. Emancipated foster youth and at risk homeless youth account for a good portion of the 500,000 homeless young adults in America. Many suffer from PTSD, have no parental support and have not graduated high school.
Freehab provides free food, shelter, high school equivalency obtainment, trade certifications and job referrals. A full life transformation.
There only requirement is a desire to change.
The problem – No way out:
One of the most common reasons for not getting help. “I was unable to afford treatment” (38%) – Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Agency : Jan 2012
34.7% of all sheltered adults who were homeless had chronic substance use issues – Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Agency : Jan 2012
Employment serves as a means of re-socialization, allowing for integration into the straight world. Two in five prisoners and jail inmates lack a high school diploma or equivalent. National Study – US Justice Department, Second Act.
Homeless man found dead struggled with alcoholism, had asked to stay in prison – Lacrossetribune.com: Dec 2012
Our methodology treat and train
Located in Los Angeles Freehab is a 3-6 month program that requires commitment, dedication and abstinence from those who want it.
The price of treatment will cost many their lives. We believe we are responsible. Only with a loving hand is there hope. Freehab is that hand. - Russell Brand
Freehab, as the name suggests, is a free, residential, 12-step drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. It is unique on two counts: No client is ever charged for treatment and at any one time, we serve up to 100 alcoholics and addicts. Freehab is a traditional “no frills, no nonsense” program run according to the principles, steps and traditions of 12 step fellowships.
Reasons to join the cause
Freehab is located in Sun Valley, California with satellite stations in Skid Row and Hollywood providing access to those who need it most.
Freehab is located in a rural area providing our residents a break from the street life and a new environment for recovery and healing.
Freehab provides up to 400 residents a year with housing, food and supportive services.
Freehab employs staff members of varying levels of expertise from medical doctors to treatment specialists to meet our clients individualized needs.
Freehab receives no state funding and is dependent on private sources including caring individuals, foundations and corporations.
Freehab partners with all community resources to reduce costs by utilizing partner resources and services.
Volunteerism is key to our operations, allowing us to provide a higher level of service for reduced costs. All FREE to the people we serve.
Program
Phase I – Residents are assessed and admitted into a single gender dormitory to begin their work on the 12 step program in a group setting.
Phase II – Residents progress to smaller dormitories and begin more intensive individual counseling, as well as individualized recovery plans.
Phase III – Clients are prepared for life beyond treatment, with job skills training and job placement with our many corporate partners.
The Freehab EIN is 46-1498077.
To send a donation by mail:
Make check out to:
FREEHAB, Inc.
c/o MacLaine Financial
130 Calle Cuervo
San Clemente, CA 92672
Director Profile
William is a Berkley graduate. After a long career as a stock broker, Johnson turned his attention on to the entertainment industry, philanthropy, and helping people in recovery.
LAURI BURNS: Lauri Burns is the Vice President of Freehab. Lauri established the Freehab non-profit and is managing all aspects of the implementation with the goal of bringing Bill & Russell’s vision to life. Also Founder of The Teen Project, Lauri aged out of the foster care system at age 18 to drug addiction, prostitution and homelessness. Today she is a business owner, an inspirational speaker, author, non profit specialist and entrepreneur. Lauri is the driving force that will launch the project. In addition to Lauri’s work life, she has raised over 50 foster and homeless teenagers. Half of the Freehab beds are dedicated to youth 17-24.
Message from President/CEO
Program Information & Treatment Population
Organization Status: Not-For-Profit
Treatment Population - Gender: All
Treatment Population - Age Group: Adult and Adolescent