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CLARE Foundation (CLARE) is a nonprofit organization based in Santa Monica, CA that provides treatment and prevention programs throughout Los Angeles County. The organization's mission is to provide compassionate treatment and recovery services for alcoholism and substance abuse to individuals, families, and the community.

History
CLARE Foundation began in the late 1960's when a group of concerned community members responded to the lack of recovery-oriented services for the homeless and indigent alcoholics gathering on the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice. At first, they distributed food and literature. In 1970 the group rented a small storefront and sleeping area and began providing education, resources, and referrals plus a place to detox.

Programs
Today, CLARE has ten programs in Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, and Los Angeles, and provides a wide range of effective and cost-efficient residential and outpatient treatment and prevention programs.

Assessment & Referral Program: This is the first point of contact for most men and women who come to CLARE seeking help with alcoholism or addiction. After assessment, clients are either admitted into CLARE's programs or placed with other providers.

Detox/Primary Program: The 30-day program begins with detoxification and offers round-the-clock supervision and support to clients during this intense and difficult process. After completion, clients may then transfer to the Primary Program for a rigorous schedule of 12-step meetings, case management, one-to-one counseling, and drug and alcohol education.

Men’s Residential Treatment Program: CLARE offers a residential treatment program of up to six months that helps men to move toward independence and self-sufficiency. Through a daily regimen of 12-step study, one-to-one counseling, peer interaction, group and family meetings, employment readiness workshops, relapse prevention training, and volunteer work in the community, residents lay the groundwork for a rewarding and sober future

Women’s Residential Treatment Program: The women undergo the same 30-day program as the men, starting with detoxification and then transferring to their Primary Program for 12-step meetings, case management, and counseling. Women’s Residential Treatment Program's long-term residential clients complete an up-to-six month program that is similar to the men's residential program.

Sober Living Centers: CLARE offers clients with 90 days of sobriety and a 12-step sponsor residence in fully furnished apartments where they participate in and practice maintaining a healthy and sober lifestyle while they work or go to school.

Intensive Outpatient Program: The Intensive Outpatient Program provides individualized case management services to develop and support a recovery program that meets each client's needs. Every participant in an outpatient program is provided with group and individual counseling, along with referrals for essential legal, medical, and mental health resources.

Drug Court Program: As one of the pioneers in the Drug Court program, CLARE takes an active role throughout the Los Angeles community by offering an alternative to incarceration for those who are facing jail time and other serious consequences of non-violent drug offences. Participants undertake an up-to-18-month treatment and counseling program that includes regular drug testing; they must also continue to see the judge every week.

DUI Program: This outpatient program has first- and second-offender programs for participants referred to CLARE by the court and the DMV. These programs are designed to foster stronger appreciation of the hazards of drinking and driving, and of the devastation wrought by drinking drivers.

Women with Children Sober Living Program: Continuously operating at 100% occupancy, this residential program allows single mothers and their children to remain together while in recovery for up to 18 months. Women participate in weekly individual counseling sessions, on-site educational/support groups, and also attend three 12-step meetings a week. Their children become part of a safe, structured lifestyle and have access to support programs and after-school programming.

Clarity for Youth Program: Provided to middle and high schools free of charge, Clarity for Youth offers classes for at-risk teens that consist of interactive, one-hour group sessions complemented by one-to-one sessions as requested by participants.

Events
ART for CLARE is an annual art fundraiser. Locally renowned artists donate works to help CLARE raise awareness and money for their programs.

The Friends of CLARE Tribute Dinner is a gala fundraiser honoring top constituents for their outstanding support of CLARE and the contributions they make in the field of recovery.

CLARE is also an active participant in numerous public health exhibitions and fairs, and uses this forum to inform the public about their services, answer questions, and accept contributions.