CRI Help Inc The George T Pfleger Center

About CRI Help Inc The George T Pfleger Center

CRI Help Inc’s The George T. Pfleger Center is a nonprofit substance use disorder treatment facility offering medically managed detox, residential treatment and outpatient services in North Hollywood, California.

The center provides evidence based therapies, including CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing, serving adults with addiction, co-occurring mental health conditions and specialized populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans and court involved clients.

With over 50 years of legacy serving Los Angeles County, the Pfleger Center delivers structured, compassionate care that supports clients through every phase of recovery.

Medically Supervised Detox and Residential Treatment

The Pfleger Center’s core offering is medically managed residential detoxification with 24 hour supervision and medication regimens reviewed by medical leadership. This ensures safe, comfortable withdrawal management before clients transition seamlessly into residential treatment on the same campus.

Residential programming integrates individual and group therapy, educational workshops and aftercare planning using evidence based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. medication assisted treatment is available and sessions address both immediate symptoms and underlying issues driving substance use. Client testimonials highlight the program’s impact, with one former client sharing, “CRI Help didn’t save my life, it gave me a life.”

Comprehensive Continuum of Care

Beyond detox and residential services, the Pfleger Center offers step down outpatient and intensive outpatient programs with flexible daytime and evening schedules, plus telehealth options when appropriate. Transitional sober living supports long term stability and the program maintains longstanding relationships with local courts to coordinate care for clients navigating legal matters during treatment.

Getting Started Receiving Treatment

The George T. Pfleger Center serves clients in person at its North Hollywood campus on Burbank Boulevard and offers telehealth outpatient services 6 days a week. The facility is in network with most major insurance providers, including Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Anthem, Blue Cross and Health Net and also accepts military insurance, state financed plans and private pay.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in California can give you the tools you need. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an alcohol program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Drug Rehab
In California, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. In a drug treatment program you’ll not only receive treatment, but you’ll participate in activities, receive peer support, and learn how to have fun without substance use.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
Paying the full cost of rehab in California yourself is called self-pay. Some people write a check, some electronically send payment to the treatment center, and others get a medical loan. There may be different fee structures depending on the level of care.
Private insurance
Paying for rehab in California is easier if you use private insurance. Keep in mind that coverage levels may vary, and it’s important to try to find a center that’s in-network with your plan. Be sure to ask about your out-of-pocket costs, such as copayments and deductibles.

Levels of Care

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Detox Treatment
The first step to a substance-free lifestyle is detox in California. Most detox programs last around one week, although some are longer. You will generally receive medical treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as treatment planning for the next stage of rehab.
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Inpatient Rehab
There are multiple options for addiction treatment in California. During inpatient treatment, you live at the facility and are able to focus on creating a new way of life. During inpatient treatment, clients are able to work on their recovery through counseling, activities, and holistic treatment like mindfulness, art therapy, and more.
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living in California is focused on giving you a substance-free place to live, giving you the support you need to stay sober long-term. Sober living is a place where you can practice your new life skills and begin to work toward an independent, substance-free life.
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Partial Hospitalization Program
Partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) in California allow clients to live at home or in a sober living facility while attending an intensive treatment program. PHPs provide focused therapy up to 20 hours per week that allows you to understand the roots of substance use, learn healthy coping skills, and create a new life.

Therapies

Recreational Therapy
The goal of recreational therapy in California is to help you learn to trust and work with others so you can create positive change. During recreational therapy, you’ll participate in games, obstacle courses, nature exposure, and more, so that you can learn healthy relationship-building and gain confidence in your ability to overcome challenges.
Family Therapy
Attending family therapy in California is a way to address broken relationships and dysfunction, helping you establish long-term recovery. There are several goals in family therapy. Some sessions may be focused on specific past events, while others address current broken relationships or how good intentions have gone astray. Over time, family relationships can be restored, making recovery easier.