Behavioral Health Services, Inc. (BHS), located at 15519 Crenshaw Boulevard, Gardena, CA, has been serving the Southern California community since 1973. Primarily focused on substance abuse and mental health treatment, this nonprofit organization offers comprehensive healthcare services across 26 locations.
Behavioral Health Services aims to transform lives by offering opportunities for recovery, wellness, and independence. They are licensed and certified by the California Department of Health Services.
- Provides a continuum of care, including inpatient withdrawal management and residential programs.
- Offers outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment specifically for adolescents aged 12 to 18.
- Operates a mobile medical clinic that delivers both physical and behavioral health services.
- Runs transitional housing programs for HIV-positive women and recovery bridge housing programs.
BHS specializes in treating substance abuse disorders, mental health issues, and offers targeted programs for adolescents, older adults, and HIV-positive women.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 14 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 6 Levels of Care
- Speaks English, Spanish
- 22 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations

CARF
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at BHS - South Bay Family Recovery Center to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at BHS - South Bay Family Recovery Center, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Gardena, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing BHS - South Bay Family Recovery Center‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Gardena, California patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). BHS - South Bay Family Recovery Center‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Gardena, CA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at BHS - South Bay Family Recovery Center. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact

15519 Crenshaw Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90249
Phone Number
310-679-9031 x1211
Additional Locations
- BHS - Hollywood Family Recovery Center in Los Angeles, CA
- BHS - The ARCH in Pomona, CA
- BHS - Flossie Lewis Center in Long Beach, CA
- BHS - High Gain Drinking Driver Program in Los Angeles, CA
- BHS - Hollywood Recovery Center in Los Angeles, CA
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Gardena, California Addiction and Treatment
More than 3 million of California's citizens are addicted to illegal drugs. Almost 800,000 people use hard drugs, almost 5 million use marijuana, and another 2.1 million abuse alcohol every year. Other substance abuse issues such as binge drinking and teen drug use are also common. Many illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and marijuana are smuggled into the state from Mexico.
Gardena, a diverse city in LA County's South Bay region, offers residents a vibrant community with outdoor activities, cultural festivals, and affordable living. However, the city faces challenges with substance abuse, as Los Angeles County reported 1,506 opioid-related deaths in 2019, a significant increase from previous years, and 90% of methamphetamine-related deaths involved fentanyl, highlighting a concerning trend.
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