Women's Help Center | Didi Hirsch

A long-standing program for women

Via Avanta, located in Pacoima, California, is a 40-bed residential rehabilitation program for women, including those who are pregnant or parenting. While all women are welcome, children up to age six can live onsite with their mothers during treatment. Our six-month to one-year program offers a safe, supportive community where you can recover from substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges while learning skills that prepare you for a healthier, more independent future.

For more than 30 years, Via Avanta—translated from Spanish as “the way forward”—has been a haven for women overcoming addiction, trauma, domestic violence, poverty, and homelessness. Here, you’ll find respect, dignity, and hope as you take the next steps in recovery.

What You’ll Experience

At Via Avanta, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Our program is designed to support your recovery while strengthening your family bonds.

Our services include:

Comprehensive treatment for substance use, including Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
Counseling for individuals and groups
Specialized care for mental health conditions
Parenting support and family therapy to help strengthen connections
Relapse prevention through sober living activities and 12-step programs
Shared childcare and community living that foster accountability and support
Connection to community resources for ongoing support after the program

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Our Approach

Via Avanta combines evidence-based care with a compassionate, trauma-informed model that focuses on your strengths.

Strengths-based care: We empower you to build resilience and focus on your unique abilities.
Peer-driven support: Community living encourages healing through shared experiences.
Life Skills Training: From meal prep to vocational readiness, you’ll gain skills for independence.
Whole-person Wellness: Counseling, psychiatric care, yoga, and health screenings to support your mind and body.
Family-centered Support: “Mommy and Me” activities, parenting classes, and therapy strengthen family bonds.
Community Connections: We help you access housing, health care, employment, and legal advocacy so you set up for long-term success.

Length of Treatment

While most residents graduate from the program within 90 days, you may stay for up to six months. Women who are pregnant and give birth while in treatment may extend their stay up to one year to ensure continued support for themselves and their newborns.

Who We Serve

Via Avanta may benefit women who are:

At least 18 years old
Pregnant or parenting a young child up to age six (children may live onsite with you)
Experiencing a significant substance use challenge
Eligible for Medi-Cal or have Medi-Cal coverage

Our Caring Staff

You’ll be supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes licensed an unlicensed clinicians, psychiatrists, care coordinators, and counselors trained in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care. Our bilingual and multicultural staff ensure services are accessible and welcoming to women of all backgrounds.

Why Choose Via Avanta?

Over 30 years of experience helping women rebuild their lives
A unique program where mothers can heal while keeping young children close
Safe, communal living with peer support and dignity
Comprehensive care that addresses substance use, mental health, family, and future goals
A supportive community that prepares you for life beyond treatment