Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Adolescent Medicine

The outpatient program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Adolescent Medicine provides ongoing addiction treatment while allowing young people to maintain their daily responsibilities. This recovery center model works particularly well for adolescents and young adults who need consistent substance abuse treatment but can benefit from staying connected to their schools, families, and communities during recovery.

Operating Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, the program schedule accommodates the unique needs of young people balancing treatment with education or early career responsibilities. This outpatient approach supports long-term recovery by building skills and connections that extend beyond the treatment setting.

Dr. Diane Tanaka brings specialized expertise as a board-certified pediatrician focused on adolescent medicine to this recovery center. Her medical background provides essential oversight for young people navigating substance abuse treatment, ensuring that care addresses both addiction recovery and the developmental needs specific to adolescent and young adult populations.

The hospital-based setting offers additional medical resources when needed, creating a comprehensive foundation for outpatient addiction treatment that can address co-occurring health concerns common among young people in early recovery.

Located in downtown Los Angeles, this recovery center serves adolescents and young adults throughout Los Angeles County seeking specialized substance abuse treatment. The central location provides accessibility for families across the region while maintaining the intensive focus on youth populations that sets this program apart from general addiction treatment centers.

The program specifically treats substance use disorders among younger populations, recognizing that adolescents and young adults face unique challenges in recovery that require specialized approaches different from adult-focused treatment programs.