Sobering Center
A Safe Place to Sober Up
The BHS Sobering Center provides a safe, supportive environment for individuals experiencing acute intoxication. Operating as an alternative to emergency departments and jail, our center offers stabilization, compassionate care, and direct connections to ongoing treatment.
The Sobering Center serves individuals brought in by first responders, hospital emergency departments, or community partners, as well as walk-ins. Rather than spending hours in a busy ER or a jail cell, clients are welcomed into a calm, supervised space where they can recover safely.
Our trained staff monitor each client's well-being throughout the stay, and our care coordinators work to connect every client to the right next step — whether that's withdrawal management, residential treatment, outpatient services, mental health support, or housing assistance.
Program Details
What the Sobering Center Provides
A bridge between crisis and recovery, designed to keep people safe and connected to care.
Safe Recovery Space
Comfortable, monitored beds where clients can safely sober up under trained staff supervision.
Alternative to ER & Jail
A diversion option that reduces emergency room and jail utilization for individuals experiencing acute intoxication.
Short-Term Stay
Stays generally last from a few hours up to 23 hours, focused on stabilization and connection to next steps.
Medical Monitoring
Vital signs and well-being monitored by trained staff throughout the sobering process.
Compassionate Care
Trauma-informed, dignity-centered support that meets each person where they are.
Warm Hand-Off to Treatment
Direct linkage to withdrawal management, residential, outpatient, and mental health services upon discharge.
Referrals & Access
The Sobering Center accepts referrals from first responders, hospital emergency departments, law enforcement, outreach teams, and community partners. Walk-ins are also welcome.
For referral information, partnership inquiries, or to confirm current hours and capacity, contact our Client Engagement Navigation team at (310) 679-9126.
