ABOUT SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES, INC.
Shields for Families is a private nonprofit facility located in Los Angeles, California. It operates 16 locations across Los Angeles and is one of the 55 percent of all treatment facilities in California that are private nonprofits. The facility provides outpatient programs and residential treatment for individuals struggling with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders. They offer assistance to adults, children, juvenile justice, and youth.
The mission of Shields for Families is to develop, deliver, and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Shields for Families offers assessments, substance abuse treatment, and mental health services in both English and Spanish. Their range of services includes early intervention, outpatient treatment, day treatment, drug court, residential long-term treatment, and drug-free living centers. The facility provides individual, group, and family counseling to clients, and programming includes support and 12-step groups, as well as educational classes on various topics such as trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, relapse prevention, and aftercare. They also offer educational classes on life skills, parenting, HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drugs, health and nutrition, vocational training, job placements, and basic skills/high school education.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
All of Shields for Families’ treatment programs are certified by the State of California. This places them among the 39 percent of facilities licensed by the state’s Department of Health. Many staff members are former clients who have overcome addiction, poverty, abuse, and homelessness. The staff has received positive feedback regarding their experience.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
There is currently no information available about the facility’s living arrangements and related offerings. However, the accommodation and amenities received a rating of five out of five stars from the surveyed staff member.
REVIEWS
The surveyed staff member provided a mostly positive review, giving five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness, counseling options, family participation, and holistic offerings. The individual emphasized the staff’s concern for each client’s needs, compassion, and willingness to help. Google Reviews for Shields for Families show an average rating of 3.6 out of five stars based on five reviews. Some individuals expressed concerns about customer service, while others did not leave any commentary. Indeed reviews for SHIELDS average 3.5 out of five stars based on 48 reviews. These reviews had mixed commentary, with some employees praising the positive work culture and great co-workers, while others criticized the professionalism of the facility.
FINANCING
There is currently no information available regarding the cost of treatment at Shields for Families. However, the surveyed staff member indicated that treatment was worth the cost, giving it a rating of five out of five stars.