Alcoholism and drug addiction is considered by many to be the nation's number one health crisis. It is a disease that causes close to 40% of hospital admissions. Tragedies resulting from alcohol and drug abuse make it a leading cause of death for young adults age 18 to 24. And one out of every three failed marriages is directly attributed to alcoholism or drug abuse. Bishop Gooden Home was established in 1962 by five members of Alcoholics Anonymous and Bishop Robert Gooden (Episcopal) to help those who wanted out of the debilitating cycle of addiction. Since that time, an entire field has sprung up to help arrest the disease. Through all of the changes in the treatment field, The Gooden Center has remained a stalwart of quality care.

The Gooden Center is an alcohol and drug treatment center for men located in Pasadena, California. Founded as Bishop Gooden Home in 1962, the name was changed in 2006 to reflect the expansion of the program and facilities. The Gooden Center provides four distinct levels or care: Primary Residential Treatment, Day and Intensive Outpatient Treatment and After Care. We also provide Family Care, sober living and alumni support and other supplemental services. As a nonprofit corporation, our 20 member Board of Directors provides oversight of the treatment program and business operations. We welcome your interest in The Gooden Center and its alcohol and drug treatment services as described in this program description.