Aviva Family and Childrens Services
3680 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
Shields for Families
Also known as Ark
Address: 11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place, Lynwood, CA 90262 · Map
Website: shieldsforfamilies.org
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Group therapy · Individual psychotherapy
- Special programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Ages accepted
- Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Payment assistance
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Ownership
- Private non-profit organization
- Other services
- Psychosocial rehabilitation services · Case management service
- Language services
- Spanish
Questions to ask Shields for Families
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by California. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Shields for Families
Shields for Families reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With California Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Lynwood
Measured from the population center of Los Angeles County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles (65 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles (131 within 25 miles)
See the Los Angeles County treatment map, methadone clinics near Los Angeles County and Suboxone doctors near Los Angeles County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Shields for Families offer?
Shields for Families reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Shields for Families accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Shields for Families located?
11705 Deputy Yamamoto Place, Lynwood, CA 90262.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Lynwood?
From the center of Los Angeles County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Los Angeles, about 1.2 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Lynwood
BAART Programs
11682 Atlantic Boulevard, Lynwood, CA 90262
Pacific Clinics
3680 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
Pacific Clinics Lynwood
3680 E. Imperial Hwy., Ste. 220, Lynwood, CA 90262
Pacific Clinics San Joaquin
3680 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262
Shields for Families
2620 Industry Way, Lynwood, CA 90262
See all 10 facilities in Lynwood · Outpatient · Accepts Medicaid · Private insurance · Sliding scale · Spanish · Teens
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.