Beit T'Shuvah

What Beit T'Shuvah does

Beit T'Shuvah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential addiction treatment center, congregation, and educational institute founded in 1983 and headquartered at 8847 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles. The organization delivers an integrated care model that combines psychotherapy, 12-step recovery principles, and Jewish spirituality, serving individuals with substance use disorders and gambling addiction through residential treatment (with a 12-month average length of stay), an Intensive Outpatient Program, intervention services, a family program, and an alternative sentencing / court-referral pathway. Roughly 70% of staff are former clients, providing lived-experience credibility that is central to the organization's identity, and the residential community is described as the core healing mechanism, with an active alumni network that extends engagement well beyond discharge.

The organization's business model blends three revenue streams: (1) treatment services billed to clients and their insurance providers, supported by an in-house insurance benefits verification function, (2) donations and charitable contributions through tributes, legacy giving, and featured funds, and (3) social-enterprise revenue from Baked T'Shuvah bakery, BTS Thrift Store, and Lake Street Studios, which double as vocational training for residents. A separate synagogue and congregation (Congregation BTS) operates as a spiritual community, and the Elaine Breslow Institute (EBI) - including the Freedom Song recovery theater program under Partners In Prevention - provides educational programming, prevention content, and a public blog.

Operationally, the organization is Joint Commission accredited and California DHCS-licensed (#190326AN, effective 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2027), with partnerships supporting the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, Jewish Foundation LA, Anti-Recidivism Coalition, and Chrysalis. Distribution is direct: self-referral, family intervention, insurance verification, and court referrals. Marketing centers on community storytelling across the website, EBI blog, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), a weekly Shmattah newsletter, and in-person events such as Shabbat services, Running 4 Recovery, and the Circle of Majesty fundraiser. The technology footprint is intentionally minimal - the organization is positioned as a therapeutic, community-led model rather than a technology platform.

Name

Beit T'Shuvah

Legal name

Beit T'Shuvah

Website

https://beittshuvah.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beit T'Shuvah is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential addiction treatment center, congregation, and educational institute founded in 1983, serving individuals with substance use and gambling disorders through long-term residential care, IOP, family and court-referral programs, social enterprises, and a Jewish-spirituality-informed recovery community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Treatment Services Revenue: Revenue generated from residential treatment and intensive outpatient program services billed to clients or their insurance providers. The organization offers insurance verification services.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID: 77-0152646), Beit T'Shuvah accepts donations through various programs including tributes, legacy giving, and featured funds.
3. Social Enterprises: Revenue from social enterprises including Baked T'Shuvah (bakery), BTS Thrift Store, and Lake Street Studios, which also serve as vocational training for residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beit T'Shuvah is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential addiction treatment center that provides long-term clinical care for substance use disorders and gambling addiction, integrating psychotherapy, 12-step recovery, and Jewish spirituality. The organization delivers a continuum of care including residential treatment (averaging 12 months), intensive outpatient programming, family therapy, alternative sentencing, and intervention services, while operating social enterprises (BTS Thrift Store, Baked T'Shuvah bakery, Lake Street Studios) that provide vocational training for residents. It also functions as a synagogue congregation and an educational institute (Elaine Breslow Institute) for prevention and recovery education.

Product overview

Beit T'Shuvah is a Jewish addiction recovery center offering an integrated care model combining psychotherapy, 12-step recovery, and Jewish spirituality. The organization provides a continuum of care including Residential Treatment for long-term substance abuse and gambling addiction, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Intervention Services, Alternative Sentencing programs, Family Programs, and Right Action Gambling treatment. Beyond clinical treatment, the organization operates social enterprises including Baked T'Shuvah bakery, BTS Thrift Store, and Lake Street Studios that provide vocational training and employment opportunities for residents. The congregation operates as a vibrant Jewish spiritual community. Educational initiatives through the Elaine Breslow Institute (EBI) include the EBI blog and Freedom Song prevention program. Support services include Career Counseling, Insurance Benefits Verification, and Alumni programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Baked T'Shuvah: Social enterprise bakery providing vocational training and employment for residents in recovery.
• BTS Thrift Store
• Lake Street Studios
• Elaine Breslow Institute (EBI)
• Freedom Song
• Partners In Prevention
• Circle of Majesty

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Long-term treatment for Substance Abuse Disorder and gambling, providing a healing environment that blends clinical care, trauma-informed therapy, spiritual guidance, and community connection to support lasting recovery. Average length of stay is approximately 12 months.
• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Clinically grounded, community-driven addiction treatment designed for people who need structure, connection, and accountability without stepping away from their daily lives.
• Intervention Services Professional intervention services to help families initiate treatment for loved ones struggling with addiction.
• Alternative Sentencing Program Treatment program designed to help justice-involved individuals through alternative sentencing options in lieu of incarceration.
• Family Program Family therapy and support services to address the impact of addiction on families and facilitate healing for loved ones.
• Right Action Gambling Program Specialized treatment program for gambling addiction and compulsive gambling behaviors.
• Synagogue & Congregation (Congregation BTS) A vibrant Jewish community rooted in Jewish tradition, soulful music, and commitment to recovery, where Judaism meets addiction recovery. Open to all regardless of addiction history. Includes Shabbat services, holiday celebrations, music programs, and Sisterhood.
• Baked T'Shuvah (Bakery) Social enterprise bakery that provides vocational training and employment opportunities for residents in recovery, selling baked goods to the public.
• BTS Thrift Store Thrift store providing retail work experience and job training for individuals in recovery, selling donated and consigned goods to the public.
• Lake Street Studios Creative arts studio providing therapeutic and vocational programming for residents, including art therapy and creative development services.
• Career Center Career counseling and job placement assistance to help residents develop professional skills and find employment during and after treatment.
• Elaine Breslow Institute (EBI) Programming Immersive educational programming focused on prevention, intervention, and recovery education, honoring Elaine Breslow's legacy.
• Freedom Song Program A prevention and recovery program through Partners In Prevention that uses music and performance to deliver powerful messages about addiction and hope.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of clients leave treatment employed or in school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Joint CommissioncoreOthersJoint Commission accreditation demonstrates that Beit T'Shuvah meets rigorous national standards for healthcare quality and patient safety. This accreditation is essential for insurance reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
• California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)coreOthersState licensing and certification body that grants Beit T'Shuvah authorization to operate as a certified alcohol and drug treatment facility (License #190326AN).
• Jewish Federation of Greater Los AngelesminorOthersPartnership with the Jewish Federation provides community support, networking, and potentially funding opportunities within the Los Angeles Jewish community.
• Jewish Foundation Los AngelesminorOthersJewish Foundation LA provides financial support and community backing for Beit T'Shuvah's programs and services.
• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a resource for clients: helps formerly incarcerated individuals with housing and job opportunities. Beit T'Shuvah supports clients transitioning back to society.
• ChrysalisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferenced as a resource for employment services and job readiness for people re-entering the workforce post-addiction. Beit T'Shuvah refers clients to Chrysalis for employment support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: One of the largest U.S. nonprofit residential addiction treatment organizations, offering long-stay programs, 12-step integration, and multiple sites — directly comparable as a nonprofit, multi-modality addiction treatment provider.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit residential addiction treatment center with long-term programs, family services, and older-adult tracks; comparable in operating model, continuum of care, and family-systems approach.
• Phoenix House: Nonprofit residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider with multiple sites and a community-reintegration model; comparable as a multi-modality, mission-driven treatment organization.
• Samaritan Daytop Village: Nonprofit providing residential addiction treatment including alternative-sentencing/diversion programs and vocational services; comparable in nonprofit operating model, justice-involved client focus, and social-enterprise-style vocational supports.
• The Ranch / The Recovery Center (Tennessee): Residential addiction and co-occurring disorder treatment program emphasizing long-term, immersive care and experiential therapies; comparable in long-stay residential philosophy and dual-diagnosis focus.

Regional players

• Cliffside Malibu: Los Angeles-based luxury residential addiction treatment center; comparable by geography and residential treatment offering, though positioned at the premium/private-pay end of the market.

Broad incumbents

• Promises Treatment Centers: Established private (for-profit) residential addiction treatment provider with multiple luxury locations; comparable in clinical residential offering though operates at higher price points and broader scale.

Others

• Chrysalis (employment services): LA-based nonprofit providing employment services to people re-entering the workforce, including those in recovery; comparable as an ecosystem partner for post-treatment reintegration and a partial operational analogue (vocational/employment focus).
• Alcoholics Anonymous World Services: Foundational 12-step fellowship explicitly integrated into Beit T'Shuvah's clinical model; relevant as a structural/methodological peer rather than a direct treatment competitor.

Emerging players

• Chabad Treatment Centers / Jewish recovery programs (e.g., JACS): Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others (JACS) and similar faith-rooted recovery networks overlap directly with Beit T'Shuvah's Jewish-spirituality-integrated treatment niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@beittshuvah
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeitTShuvah
• Instagraminstagram.com/beittshuvah
• Xx.com/beittshuvah

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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