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Special Services for Groups Inc

Los Angeles, California · Los Angeles County

Summary

Special Services for Groups Inc, in Los Angeles, California, is listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use treatment. Its listing names Medicaid and Medicare among the payments it accepts. It lists services in Spanish. Source: SAMHSA, FindTreatment.gov, retrieved 2026-11-11.

Official data

This page shows the facility’s listing in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. SAMHSA does not rate treatment quality, and we do not rank or recommend facilities. Services, payment and openings change: call before you go.

In an emergency, call 911.

At a glance

Substance use treatmentListed by SAMHSA as
YesAccepts Medicaid
YesAccepts Medicare
YesServices in Spanish
Young Adults, Adults, SeniorsAges

Quick answers

What is Special Services for Groups Inc?
Special Services for Groups Inc is a treatment facility in Los Angeles, California, listed in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory for substance use.
Does Special Services for Groups Inc accept Medicaid?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicaid among the payments it accepts. Ask whether it takes your Medicaid plan.
Does Special Services for Groups Inc accept Medicare?
Its SAMHSA listing names Medicare among the payments it accepts.
Is treatment at Special Services for Groups Inc free or low cost?
It lists payment assistance; ask the facility for details.
Does Special Services for Groups Inc offer services in Spanish?
Yes. Its SAMHSA listing includes Spanish among its language services.
Where is Special Services for Groups Inc?
5715 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037, in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the phone number of Special Services for Groups Inc?
(323) 948-0444, as listed by SAMHSA. Call to confirm services and hours.

Type of care and setting

Type of careSubstance use treatment; Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home
Service settingOutpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment

Who it serves

Age groups acceptedYoung Adults; Adults; Seniors
Sex acceptedFemale; Male
Language servicesSpanish

Payment and insurance

Payment, insurance or funding acceptedFederal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Payment assistance availablePayment assistance (check with facility for details)

Treatment and services

Type of opioid treatmentAccepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Alcohol use disorder treatmentAccepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External source of opioid medicinesIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
External source of medicines for alcohol use disorderIn-network prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Treatment approachesBrief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Contingency management/motivational incentives; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling
Assessment and pre-treatmentComprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
TestingDrug or alcohol urine screening
Education and counseling servicesHIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling
Ancillary servicesCase management service; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Suicide prevention services
Recovery support servicesHousing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Employment counseling or training
Transitional servicesAftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge

About the facility

License, certification or accreditationState substance use treatment agency
Facility operationPrivate non-profit organization
Smoking policySmoking permitted in designated area
Vaping policyVaping permitted in designated area

As listed by the facility in SAMHSA’s FindTreatment.gov directory. Ask the facility to confirm before you start. Sources

What to ask when you call

  • Are you taking new clients, and how soon can I start?
  • Do you accept my insurance or my Medicaid or Medicare plan? What will I pay?
  • How does your sliding fee or payment help work, and what papers should I bring?
  • Which programs do you offer here (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential, detox), and how long do they last?
  • Do you offer medicines for alcohol or opioid use disorder, or do you work with someone who prescribes them?
  • Is the program licensed or accredited, and by whom?
  • Do you have staff who speak my language, or interpreters?
  • Can family members take part?

A general checklist, not medical advice. For advice about your health, talk to a doctor or other health professional.

Other treatment centers nearby

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Nearest emergency rooms

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Contact details from the listing

Address5715 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90037
CountyLos Angeles County
StateCalifornia
Phone(323) 948‑0444
Intake phone(323) 948‑0444 ext. 101
Website (as listed by SAMHSA)hopics.org
Program or other nameHOPICS
SAMHSA listingsSubstance use treatment
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Sources

  1. FindTreatment.gov: National Directory of Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Facilities — Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), retrieved 2026-11-11
  2. FindTreatment.gov API documentation — SAMHSA
  3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: frequently asked questions — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  4. SAMHSA’s National Helpline — SAMHSA, checked 2026-11-11
  5. U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (ZIP-to-county relationship file) — county of the ZIP code