Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

Located in Los Angeles, California, is the Edelman Westside Mental Health Center. This organization provides a range of services to adults who are experiencing a behavioral health struggle. They also have Services if you're ready to start treatment for a substance use disorder.

Their Addiction Medical Clinic is a short distance away if you have a dependency on alcohol, drugs, or sedatives such as benzodiazepine and opioids. They also provide specialized care for a range of other substance use addictions as well. You'll be supported in both an inpatient or an outpatient treatment setting, depending on your recovery needs.

When you first seek out treatment here, you'll work with a multidisciplinary team. This team will take the time to evaluate your circumstances and understand your unique needs. This can include behavioral health disorders that include gambling addictions.

You’ll also have access to evidence based support such as counseling in an individual or group setting. You'll learn how to identify triggers and how to manage stressful thoughts of addiction when they arise. They’ll teach you how to establish healthy habits that will lead to sustainable sobriety.

I appreciate that family members are also supported here. Through family counseling, your loved ones will learn how to best support you as you move toward a sober future. Since this organization is affiliated with a larger medical health facility, you can also get access to other services for your overall health and wellness as well.