A Unique Technique for Treatment
For almost 40 years, Beit T’Shuvah has helped addicts from across the country learn how to live in recovery from addiction and destructive behaviors. Through industry best practices and an individualized treatment program that prepares each resident for long-term success, our vibrant spiritual community isn’t just about sobriety. It’s about transformation.
What We Offer
- Long-term residential treatment for Substance Abuse Disorder and other destructive behaviors
- General and specialized therapists
- A top-tier gambling program
- A widely recognized alternative sentencing program
- Intervention services
- Family therapy
- Spiritual Counseling
- Intensive outpatient program
- Outpatient program
- A vibrant congregation
- A career center
- …and much more!
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Story
1987
Beit T’Shuvah opens its doors in Downtown Los Angeles – a tiny Halfway House for eight men and a single employee: Harriet Rossetto
1991
Beit T’Shuvah receives the Isaiah Award from the Jewish Federation for meeting a previously unmet community need.
1996
With seed funding from The Jewish Community Foundation, Beit T’Shuvah opens a female residential program.
1998
Temple Beit T’Shuvah holds High Holy Day Services for the first time.
1999
The first item sold at The Hal Wiseman House of Return; now known as the BTS Thrift Store.
1999
Beit T’Shuvah moves to 8831 Venice Boulevard in West Los Angeles.
2000
The Susan and Leonard Nimoy Career Center opens.
2003
Partners in Prevention visits its first school.
2008
With a small closet for an office, BTS Communications (now Creative Matters) begins to take shape with the vision of a former resident and a couple of interns.
2009
A partnership with UCLA begins. The Right Action Problem Gambling Program becomes the only state recognized program for the treatment of gambling addiction.
2009
First annual Beit T’Shuvah Run to Save a Soul Team runs The LA Marathon.
2011
The Capital Campaign begins shortly after Beit T’Shuvah purchases the majority of the Venice Boulevard block between Vera and Ivy.
2011
The Comey Avenue property opens, made by Stuart Resnick, offering a transitional living compound to Beit T’Shuvah graduates.
2012
The Israeli Council General David Siegel makes a historic first visit to Beit T’Shuvah.
2013
Beit T’Shuvah launches the Elaine Breslow Institute to educate and train medical and Jewish professionals on recovery and wholeness.
2015
Beit T’Shuvah become accredited by The Joint Commission.
2020
Beit T’Shuvah partners with Drug MediCal to offer unique healing to the Los Angeles community.
