Beacon House

Beacon House The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a long-term substance abuse recovery center You can learn more at www.thebeaconhouse.org.

The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a state-certified, residential substance abuse recovery program for men with a sincere desire to achieve long-lasting abstinence from drugs and alcohol. As residents of the Beacon House, the men are provided with food, shelter, counseling, peer group support, educational opportunities and career training through social enterprise programs, including a Thrift Shop. This allows the men to develop the life, career and social skills they need to build a foundation in recovery, while preparing them for a strong reintegration into the job market and a bright future when they return to their family, home and community. Recently named one of the best addiction treatment centers in the United States by Newsweek Magazine, men from 39 states across the country have received treatment at Beacon House. The organization has grown over the past 50 years to encompass a full city block in San Pedro, California, adjacent to the Port of Los Angeles, including six residential facilities with the capacity to house 110 residents, as well as a kitchen/dining facility. With the support of our donors and the local community, we have helped thousands of men get a second chance at life and regain their place as responsible, productive members of society.

Community is essential to long-term recovery.Over Labor Day weekend, our sober living residents attended AA’s South Bay ...
09/11/2026

Community is essential to long-term recovery.

Over Labor Day weekend, our sober living residents attended AA’s South Bay Roundup for a weekend of meetings, live music, activities, and fellowship.

They had a blast, but it was also good practice for life after Beacon House. Our men got to branch out and become more connected to the recovery community around them.

09/09/2026

Our men spent Labor Day together at the park, enjoying the kind of fellowship that makes Beacon House feel like home.

Here, our men are surrounded by people moving in the same direction, supporting each other through challenges, and celebrating the wins along the way.

Our sober living residents recently returned from their annual camping trip to Shaver Lake. They organized the trip them...
09/07/2026

Our sober living residents recently returned from their annual camping trip to Shaver Lake. They organized the trip themselves, then spent the week however they wanted: lounging around the campsite, going on hikes, or spending time out on the water.

For these men, life is about to get a lot busier. They’re finishing school, starting jobs, and making plans for the future. Soon enough, there will be work schedules, bills, errands, and all the other things that come with building a life.

But for this one week, they got to be at the lake together. They’ll always be glad they did.

Our brains learn through repetition. When alcohol regularly becomes the reward after a stressful day or the way we celeb...
09/04/2026

Our brains learn through repetition. When alcohol regularly becomes the reward after a stressful day or the way we celebrate something good, the brain begins linking alcohol with relief and pleasure.

So even when drinking feels positive in the moment, the pattern can still be moving in an unhealthy direction. Research has linked reward-driven drinking with heavier alcohol use and greater risk of alcohol-related problems.

Click here to learn more: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/acer.14518

To escape the heat, we hopped in the vans and headed to Bolsa Chica State Beach for a much-needed day by the water. Our ...
09/02/2026

To escape the heat, we hopped in the vans and headed to Bolsa Chica State Beach for a much-needed day by the water. Our guys swam, soaked up the sun, tossed a football around, and remembered how good it feels to just be a kid sometimes.

We teach our men to take their recovery seriously without taking themselves too seriously. And if that means letting two of your buddies bury you up to your neck in sand, so be it. 😎

It's tough to make the decision to enter treatment. Most people show up completely worn out but carrying just enough wil...
09/01/2026

It's tough to make the decision to enter treatment.

Most people show up completely worn out but carrying just enough willingness to give it a try. It takes a lot of courage to bet on a life you haven't even seen yet.

September is National Recovery Month, and we tip our hats to every person who's taken that first step of asking for help.

(And sending a little encouragement to anyone still trying to work up the courage).

When Zach came to Beacon House, he had to relearn what it meant to take care of himself. Simple things like getting enou...
08/31/2026

When Zach came to Beacon House, he had to relearn what it meant to take care of himself. Simple things like getting enough sleep, eating three meals a day, and staying active began to make a noticeable difference in how he felt.

As his physical health improved, the work went deeper, as he began giving the same attention to his mental and spiritual well-being.

Today, Zach is grateful that caring for himself has become part of the way he lives.

Beacon House has been named one of the best residential treatment centers in the country! For over fifty years, our miss...
08/28/2026

Beacon House has been named one of the best residential treatment centers in the country!

For over fifty years, our mission has been simple: help men find a way out of alcoholism and addiction and give them purpose. While national recognition is a wonderful honor, our real measure of success happens out in the real world, long after graduation.

We see our alumni step up as fathers, pursue careers and education, and become men their families and communities can rely on. Those are the outcomes that make this work worthwhile.

Thank you to everyone who has helped make Beacon House what it is today!

https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-residential-addiction-treatment-centers-2026

Meet Mike and Marcia Schoettle. For years, they have generously shared their time, talents, and expertise with Beacon Ho...
08/27/2026

Meet Mike and Marcia Schoettle.

For years, they have generously shared their time, talents, and expertise with Beacon House and throughout the local community. Their commitment to service has made a lasting impact on our organization and the men we serve.

As a longtime member of the Beacon House Board of Directors, Mike has helped bring funding to Beacon House that has strengthened our program and created new opportunities for our men. Marcia has spent years tending our gardens and getting to know the men who volunteer alongside her. She generously shares her knowledge of plants and life, offering encouragement and guidance to our men. And she’s never afraid to get her hands dirty.

We’re grateful for the many ways Mike and Marcia continue to show up for Beacon House, and we hope you'll join us in celebrating them at the Heart of Recovery Gala.

https://www.thebeaconhouse.org/get-involved/events/heart-of-recovery/

Our men recently enjoyed an evening under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl, where they had the chance to hear the Los Ang...
08/26/2026

Our men recently enjoyed an evening under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl, where they had the chance to hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic perform.

Life at Beacon House involves a lot of hard work every day, so outings like this give our men an opportunity to just relax, have a good time, and participate in life.

Address

1003 S Beacon Street
Los Angeles, CA
90731

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+13105144940

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