Beacon House Thrift Shop

As a social enterprise of The Beacon House - a state-certified residential substance abuse recovery program for men - our thrift shop provides a unique opportunity for the Long Beach community to witness the positive change our clients undergo during their treatment. By volunteering at the thrift shop, the men of The Beacon House not only develop essential life and job skills but also gain the confidence and self-esteem needed to rebuild their lives and overcome addiction. This transformation is a testament to the effectiveness of our program and serves as a source of inspiration and hope for those in the community struggling with similar challenges.

All proceeds generated from the Beacon House Thrift Shop are dedicated entirely to supporting the men of Beacon House. We firmly believe in a policy of inclusivity, ensuring that no man is ever denied assistance due to financial constraints.

The Beacon House Association of San Pedro is a state-licensed-and-certified substance abuse recovery program for men with a sincere desire to achieve long-lasting abstinence from drugs and alcohol. The "Association" currently encompasses 5 residential facilities totaling 103 beds, two outpatient clinics, and a dining hall-all on one city block in San Pedro, CA. We also operate two retail locations, our Beacon House Thrift Shops, and a meeting hall.

Our flagship program is a "long-term" treatment program that offers a full "continuum of care", stepping down in frequency and volume of treatment services as the individual progresses through the program. The long-term program is comprised of the following clinical levels of care:

ASAM 3.1 Clinically-Managed Low Intensity Residential Services
ASAM 2.1 Intensive Outpatient Services
ASAM 1.0 Outpatient Services
Recovery Support Services
Recovery Bridge Housing

How long is long-term? This depends on the individual's personal progress in recovery. Over the years, we have come to recognize the value of long-term treatment being that it provides an individual the time and space to practice vital recovery skills until they are engrained.

Additionally, our Mission Statement describes helping residents realize their "full potential". For us, the vision of an individual's full potential typically includes: multiple years of sobriety, a sober support network, emotional stability, healthy behaviors and habits, higher education or certifications, and employment in an industry or field of their choosing. We like to say that we give our men the time they need to build the life they want. Along these lines, long-term, can mean 1, 2, or 3+ years from start to finish.

Though the program has evolved over the years, the basic tenets of our approach to treatment remain intact. Ours is a "Social Model" program, wherein we rely very heavily on peer-to-peer feedback and mentorship. Our treatment staff emphasize character building and spirituality in their teachings and the curriculum offered to our men is rooted in the 12-step program literature. The program operates very much like a recovery community, of which every aspect is engineered to facilitate positive change. After 50 years of experience, we have consistently demonstrated that peer-driven treatment, a healthy community, along with workforce development provides a successful model for personal transformation.

Testimonials

"Nice thrift stores. They have some really nice Crystal and other knick knacks like movies, LPs, clothing, shoes, dishes, frames, antiques that caught my eye. Plus The music they play is pretty awesome." - DARLENE - GOOGLE REVIEW

"I look forward to seeing what's new in the store. I always buy something. Great deals on quality stuff. Very interesting unique gift opportunities .Definitely recommend checking this place out. The beacon house works with businesses in the community .They accept donations. Donate most of the things in your closets and garages to charity. Get yourself a tax write-off and then go buy some of their items. If you're a business you might want to talk to some of these guys too, you might find a good employee and word-of-mouth advertising spreads like wildfire in San Pedro. Good Karma insurance too." - ROBERT - GOOGLE REVIEW

"The Beacon Thrift Store Is one of the best thrift stores I have ever visited. Not only do they have great and unique items, but the always have a sale and the staff are great guys. They have always been super helpful and not bad looking either. You should definitely visit the Beacon House thrift store TODAY!" - BETH - GOOGLE REVIEW