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The Gooden Center

Pasadena, CA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT

Inpatient · MAT center · in Pasadena, CA · Accepts Private.

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About The Gooden Center

Established in 1962, the Gooden Center has numerous years of experience treating addiction and mental health conditions. Mental health treatment at the Gooden Center in Southern, California is delivered through either residential treatment or intensive outpatient care (IOP) with multiple options for aftercare and on-going support. Residential treatment takes place throughout Southern California in cozy, gender-specific housing. Both residential and intensive outpatient programs last 90 days and can include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), exercise therapy, nutritional programs, and more.
The Gooden drug and alcohol program also offers residential care, intensive outpatient (IOP), partial hospitalization (PHP), and sober living homes. Treatment is similar to that of the mental health facility and is holistic. Clients will have the opportunity to engage in individual therapy, group therapy, family counseling along with 12-Step facilitation and meditation.
The Gooden Center is CARF accredited and accepts most private insurance.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult men, Seniors or older adults
Medications used
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 + 3 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

191 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Facility direct line

(800) 931-9884

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Gooden Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (800) 931-9884 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does The Gooden Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential, Short-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does The Gooden Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult men, Seniors or older adults.
What therapy methods does The Gooden Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: 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.
How do I start treatment at The Gooden Center?
Call the facility directly at (800) 931-9884 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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