shields for families

SHIELDS for Families is a nationally recognized leader in providing comprehensive substance use disorder and mental health services throughout South Los Angeles. Their mission is to help individuals and families break cycles of addiction, trauma, and poverty through compassionate, community-based care. SHIELDS offers a wide range of programs tailored to adults, youth, and families—ensuring that every participant receives the support necessary for long-term recovery and emotional well-being.

Substance use disorder programs such as Genesis, ARK, and Revelation address the needs of parents, adults, and adolescents through outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment, dual diagnosis services, and family-focused care. These programs serve participants from the general community as well as those involved with probation, parole, or child welfare systems. Each is certified by the California Department of Health Care Services and integrates evidence-based practices to promote healing and stability.

SHIELDS also provides an extensive network of behavioral health and mental health services, emphasizing emotional regulation, coping skills, and interpersonal growth—key components of effective anger management. Through individual, family, and group therapy, clients learn to manage stress, reduce conflict, and rebuild relationships. Specialized programs support children, adolescents, and adults, including school-linked services, CalWORKs employment support, and trauma-informed care for justice-involved youth.

With licensed clinicians, psychiatrists, and psychologists on staff, SHIELDS ensures timely access to high-quality care. Their partnerships with county agencies, schools, and community organizations make it possible to reach individuals across all life stages. By addressing substance use, mental health, and anger management together, SHIELDS for Families empowers participants to create lasting change for themselves and their communities.