Our Mission
The Mission of The Gooden Center is to provide effective care, ongoing support, and family inclusive opportunities that ensure lifelong health for its clients challenged by mental health illness and substance use disorders.
Our Vision
In our vision, every individual receives the help they need in order to achieve and maintain lasting sobriety and a state of mental, physical and emotional health.
Primary Mental Health
The Gooden Center stands out as one of Southern
California’s few state-licensed treatment facilities with a
dedicated program for those with subacute psychiatric
conditions. The Gooden Center maintains several
residential facilities for primary mental health care,
serving all genders. We provide a secure and comfortable
environment for all our residents, creating a therapeutic
atmosphere that produces positive treatment outcomes.
Our method extends beyond treatment; it encompasses
the teaching of coping mechanisms and techniques for
mood stabilization. We assist our clients in harmonizing
their rational and emotional aspects, fostering a sense of
equilibrium. The focus here is on skills development,
which enables those we serve to successfully transition
back into society.
We assist our clients in harmonizing their rational and emotional aspects, fostering a sense of equilibrium. The focus here is on skills development, which enables those we serve to successfully transition back into society.
Family Treatment Program
Our well established family program treats the family disease of addiction through multifamily group activities as well as private collateral sessions. Quarterly family days and periodic retreats give the family an opportunity to do intensive work on family dynamics and get educated about recovery.
The quality of care our patients and families receive is our top priority. The Gooden Center is California State licensed and accredited by the Commission on Addiction Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). In May, 2026, we received our 6th consecutive three-year CARF award, the highest standard available. The Gooden Center is non-discriminatory and non-sectarian. It treats clients who are dual-diagnosed.
Quality Addiction Treatment
The Gooden Center is a proud member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP). Our mission includes making quality treatment as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. The Gooden Center is contracted with most managed care health insurance plans that we can bill directly.
Our most precious resource at The Gooden Center is our strong alumni community. Since 1962, over 8,000 men have become alumni of the facility. Many actively volunteer their time and experience to support our current patients.
The alumni group lead 12-step meetings, sponsor new men, and share their experience, strength, and hope with our patients. They remain active in the local recovery community and they support alumni activities throughout the year. The Gooden Center alumni shine as an example of what can be accomplished when those suffering from the disease of addiction find themselves in a supportive community.