The Gooden Center Los Robles

191 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

Est. 1962 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About The Gooden Center Los Robles

  • Location: Pasadena, CA
  • Levels of Care: Outpatient
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About The Gooden Center Los Robles

This treatment center offers a bridge for women who are transitioning from hospitalization to living back in the world. Men and women can come to Gooden for concerns regarding their mental health or substance use disorders. They offer medical detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and aftercare. The treatment at Gooden is gender-specific and includes group therapy, meditation, fitness, coping and process groups, as well as 12-step support. The programs consist of 6-8 hours of classes, groups and meetings per day. Each individual is on a consistent schedule for up to 90 days in order to prepare and grow into living on their own again, but with a life of sobriety or healing. Their outpatient programs happen Monday through Friday and offer a mix of accessible and intensive care with 3 hour sessions several days a week.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like The Gooden Center Los Robles provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Women only

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Residential/24-hour residential Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Other contracted prescribing entity
Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Acamprosate (Campral®) Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable) Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Medications for Hepatitis C treatment Lofexidine Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Anger management Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Matrix Model Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling 12-step facilitation
Private non-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Adult men Seniors or older adults
Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug and alcohol oral fluid testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Male
Vaping permitted in designated area
Case management service Social skills development Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at The Gooden Center Los Robles

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 90 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

The Gooden Center Los Robles offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. The Gooden Center Los Robles works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Gender-Specific Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Methamphetamine Psychedelics

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gooden Center Los Robles accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

The Gooden Center Los Robles offers Outpatient, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Life Skills, Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in CA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 90 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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