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Van Ness Recovery House

Van Ness Recovery House

Los Angeles, CA 90068
Tax ID95-3122266

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,269,512

Expenses

$1,304,370

Website

vannessrecovery.org

Mission

A CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG RECOVERY HOME DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GAY, LESBIAN, BI-SEXUAL, TRANSGENDER AND HETEROSEXUAL COMMUNITIES. SERVICES, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, PROVIDE RESIDENTS HOUSING AND EDUCATION WHILE ASSISTING THROUGH THE 12-STEP PROGRAM.

About

VAN NESS RECOVERY HOUSE IS A LICENSED AND CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG RECOVERY HOME DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES TO THE GAY, LESBIAN, AND TRANSGENDER COMMUNITIES. THE RECOVERY PROGRAM IS FOUR TO SIX MONTHS AND PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH A GRADUATED PATH BACK TO EMPLOYMENT OR VOLUNTEER WORK IN A SAFE AND INDEPENDENT LIVING ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM IS BASED ON A SOCIAL MODEL WHEREIN THE RESIDENTS, WITH STRUCTURED GUIDELINES AND STAFF DIRECTION, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ONGOING OPERATION OF THE HOUSE. THROUGH AN INTENSE 80-HOUR A WEEK PROGRAM OF 12-STEP MEETINGS, ALCOHOL AND DRUG EDUCATION, GROUP, ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS, ART THERAPY, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL OUTINGS THE RESIDENTS RECEIVE DIRECT EXPERIENCE WITH THE 12 STEPS OF RECOVERY. THE VAN NESS RECOVERY HOUSE PROVIDES THE RESIDENTS WITH AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON ISSUES OF INTERNALIZED HOMOPHOBIA, HIV/AIDS EDUCATION AND STIGMA, AS WELL AS, THE ROLE OF AGEISM, SEXISM, AND CLASSISM THAT PLAY OUT AS PEOPLE LOOK TO RECONNECT WITH SOCIETY. VAN NESS ALSO IS VERY AGGRESSIVE IN ITS ADDRESSING OF INTERNET AND CHAT ROOM HOOKING UP WHICH AFTER LEAD TO RELAPSE OF HIGH-RISK UNHEALTHY BEHAVIORS. ALL RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE UPON COMPLETION TO ENTER OUR SOBER LIVING PROGRAM.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “A certified alcohol and drug recovery home designed to provide opportunities to the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and heterosexual communities. services, in english and spanish, provide residents housing and education while assisting through the 12-step program.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “A certified alcohol and drug recovery home designed to provide opportunities to the gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender and heterosexual communities. services, in english and spanish, provide residents housing and education while assisting through the 12-step program.”.

  • The non-profit is operating legally in the state of CA.
  • The non-profit's address for the year 2020 is listed as 1919 N BEACHWOOD DR, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90068 in the filing.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2020 reports 7 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$34,858.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is established through a review and approval process by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 7 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1973.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $512,099 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $5,645 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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