Breathe Life Healing Centers – Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Los Angeles

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Breathe Life Healing Centers – Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Los Angeles

Inpatient residential and outpatient treatment in Los Angeles, California.

8060 Melrose Ave, 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Breathe Life Healing Centers – Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Los Angeles

About Breathe Life Healing Centers – Alcohol & Drug Addiction Treatment Los Angeles

Breathe Life Healing Centers, located at 8060 Melrose Ave, 3rd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90046, is a trauma-focused addiction and mental health treatment provider. The center specializes in treating individuals with substance use disorders, particularly those dealing with alcohol, opioids, prescription drugs, and designer drugs, including crystal meth and GHB in the context of chemsex. Their comprehensive approach integrates trauma treatment as a core component of recovery, recognizing the deep connections between trauma and substance use.

The facility offers a variety of care levels, including medically supervised detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient addiction rehabilitation. Breathe Life Healing Centers is noted for its affirming environment, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals, and provides unique programs tailored to the specific needs of this community, including those navigating chemsex and other sexualized drug use. The treatment modalities incorporate Internal Family Systems and trauma-focused care, ensuring a holistic approach to healing.

Breathe Life Healing Centers serves a diverse population, explicitly welcoming adults 18 and older from various backgrounds, including gay, bisexual, and queer men, as well as transgender and nonbinary individuals. The admissions process is designed to be accessible, offering instant online insurance verification and an open door for those who may be uninsured. The facility emphasizes cultural competence and aims to create a safe, supportive environment for all clients.

In addition to its specialized treatment offerings, the center features amenities that enhance the client experience, such as a serene campus and a wheelchair accessible entrance. Breathe Life Healing Centers is committed to maintaining a trauma-informed care environment and offers an alumni program to help former clients stay connected and supported in their recovery journeys.

Treatment programs

Medically supervised detox
Residential treatment
Partial hospitalization programme
Intensive outpatient programme
Outpatient addiction rehab
Family support

Therapies

PsychodramaExperiential therapyTrauma-informed careFamily therapyMATCase managementLGBTQIA+ therapyChemsex treatment

Conditions & populations

LGBTQ FriendlyProfessionalsPrograms For FamiliesYoung AdultsPTSD and traumaAnxietyDepressionCo-occurring mental health conditionsChemsex and sexualised drug useIntimacy and attachment difficulties

Insurance & payment

Insurance and payment options listed by the facility. Confirm your coverage with the facility before admission.

Meet the clinical team

Beck Gee, AMFT

Chief Executive Officer

Stacy Cohen, MD

Medical Director

Mayra Lopez, LVN

Lead Nurse

Emily Wessel, LPCC, CET2, CCTP-II

Clinical Director

Mark S. DeRosa, CADC-III, ICADC, ASAT

Residential Program Director

Christine Wolf, CADC-II, ICADC

IOP Program Manager

Valerio Iovino, PsyD, LAADC, ASAT

Primary Therapist

Shoshana Katz, LMFT

Therapist

Location & contact

License & accreditation

  • The Joint Commission

Hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours