The Beacon House Association of San Pedro
1003 S Beacon St
San Pedro, CA 90731
About The Beacon House Association of San Pedro
The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehab in San Pedro, California offering long term residential substance use treatment for adult men recovering from alcoholism and other drug addiction.
Founded in 1970, the program has grown into a recovery campus with six residential buildings and more than 100 beds.
Beacon House combines clinical counseling and 12 step philosophy, peer mentorship and workforce development to support lasting recovery.
Addiction Programs and Vocational Planning
Treatment begins with the Lighthouse Program, an intensive, highly structured entry level residential phase designed to establish fundamental recovery skills.
Men who complete it are encouraged to transition into the flagship long term residential program, which can last from several months to multiple years based on individual progress and goals.
Residents take part in daily group counseling and weekly individual counseling, case management and 12 step sponsorship.
Evidence based approaches include motivational interviewing, CBT, moral reconation therapy and trauma informed care, alongside relapse prevention, family reunification and vocational planning.
Key Facts to Know
- Location: San Pedro, California, on a one block campus at 1003 S Beacon St
- Levels of care: Lighthouse entry level and long term residential programs
- Who they treat: Willing adult men age 18 and older with substance use disorders
- Approach: Social model recovery and 12 step, trauma informed care and peer mentorship
- Payment options: Treatment is free; staff may assist Medi-Cal enrollment
- Amenities: Six residential buildings and communal meals, recreation and field trips
- Reintegration: Workforce development, life skills and family reunification support
Amenities
Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
Recreational therapy uniquely combines therapeutic interventions with an activity, like horse-riding, hiking, wilderness therapy, basketball, tennis, or a full workout. Benefits of recreational therapy include providing a healthy way to work through the emotions of recovery, learning to build and maintain relationships, improving communication skills, and building self-esteem.
Addiction Treatment Programs
An adult program in California uses various therapeutic methods to treat a person who is dependent on an addictive substance. Individuals aged 18 and older are eligible for treatment, which focuses on breaking the cycle of addiction and learning how to maintain sober living.
Alcohol rehab in California provides professional treatment to guide participants through each step of recovery. Programs offer a support system to walk you through challenges and celebrate victories with you, from detox to long-term sobriety.
Drug rehab in California teaches participants constructive ways to stay clean and sober. Treatment revolves around helping individuals stop using the substance they are addicted to and learn healthy habits to avoid relapse.
Gender-specific addiction treatment programs may be more effective in treating men because they focus on unique needs of males. Men’s rehab in California is designed to help men process emotions and cope with stress in a judgment-free environment.
Veterans often face unique challenges from combat and military deployment. Veteran’s rehab in California addresses these issues as part of a comprehensive addiction treatment program.
Typically, a young adult program in California can guide individuals from detox, through initial treatment, and extends to aftercare. Treatment gives young adults what they need to reset their lives and move to the next stage of life free from addiction.
When a person is struggling with addiction, their actions and emotions may not be rational. Cognitive behavioral therapy in California helps individuals understand better why they feel and act certain ways and how those emotions and actions can lead to substance abuse.
Levels of Care
Intervention services in California provide the support you need to encourage a loved one to make wise recovery decisions. Professionals will help you work with your loved one to develop an intervention plan and get him or her started on their recovery journey.
Accreditations
Contact Information
Natalie is a recent graduate of Purdue University, where she studied psychology and creative writing. Every morning, she’s fueled by a cup of tea and her passion for making sure mental health resources are accessible to everyone. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry by her window, where she can watch the sunrise.
Rehabs.org regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact The Beacon House Association of San Pedro.

