Gooden Center
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 191 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
- Levels of care
- Inpatient Residential
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Accreditation

Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Pasadena
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Gooden Center
Is Gooden Center residential or day treatment?
They are set up for 1 level: inpatient residential. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Pasadena, 3 offer a bed.
Is detox part of what Gooden Center offers?
No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Pasadena, about a mile away.
Is Gooden Center an option for someone over 65?
They take older adults as well as young adults from 18 to 25 and adults from 26 to 64. Ask who reviews existing prescriptions, because that is the part that matters most for an older adult in Pasadena.
How many other options are in this area?
8 other centers are within about 14 miles, the nearest of them under a mile away in Pasadena.
What is there in Pasadena that costs nothing?
Pasadena has 85 free AA meetings as well, which is not treatment but costs nothing and needs no referral.
What special programs does Gooden Center offer?
They offer a program for adult men, which is worth confirming on the call rather than assuming. A named program and one with a place free this month are different things, and Pasadena has 8 other centers to ask.
Should family be part of this?
There is normally a family component, and it is one of the better questions to put to two programs. Family education is often the part that changes how a household behaves, which is what the person comes home to. Ask what the family program actually consists of and how often it meets.
What do I say when I call?
Somebody works through a short list, and the clinical detail comes later at an assessment. Understating the amount is the common mistake, and it leads to the wrong level of care being offered. Write down what you are using and how much before you dial, because it is harder to recall out loud.