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Amity Foundation of California
Amity Foundation of California is a non-profit organization dedicated to therapeutic support for families suffering from addiction. The Foundation has worked as a forerunner in recovery since the early 1980's when they pioneered a therapeutic community model which included allowing parents to seek treatment while in residence with their families.

Amity Foundation History
In 1986, Amity Foundation was recognized by the U.S. Senate as a model for its work with juvenile offenders. In 1987, Arbiter was appointed by the President as one of 125 national experts tapped for the White House Conference for a Drug Free America. The Foundation was instrumental in crafting a national initiative acquiring over $100 million in funding for alcohol and drug treatment rehabilitation programs throughout the U.S. using elements of Amity’s model and methodology.

Amity Foundation and Social Justice
Amity Foundation works to restore families and communities through ongoing education in the field of Substance abuse. The foundation authors numerous articles and professional publications for social services both nationally and internationally. Amity Foundation supports progressive therapeutic communities both at campuses throughout the western hemisphere, at out-reach centers and at several state prisons where the foundation teaches professionals and consults regularly.

=== Amity Foundation Therapeutic Teaching Communities Amity Foundation operates four therapeutic campuses; Circle Tree Ranch and Dragonfly Village in Tuscon, Arizona, Amity of California, LosAngeles California, and Almas de Amistad, New Mexico.

Amity Foundation Mission Statement
Amity Foundation is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism and violence. Amity is committed to research, development, and implementation and dissemination of information regarding community building. Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal