CLARE Foundation, Inc., began simply and sincerely in the late 1960\'s when a group of dedicated and concerned community members responded to the lack of recovery-oriented services for the homeless and indigent alcoholics gathering on the beaches of Santa Monica and Venice. At first, they distributed food and literature. Then, in 1970, the group rented a small storefront and sleeping area on Pico Boulevard and began providing education, resources and referrals plus a place to detox. Today, CLARE has 11 programs in Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City and Los Angeles, and provides services to all those seeking recovery from alcoholism and substance abuse.

Eleven residential, outpatient and community-based programs offer culturally sensitive English and Spanish recovery services to a diverse population of men, women, children, the homeless, those facing criminal prosecution for drug and alcohol offenses and the general adult population. At CLARE, recovery involves individual effort, the support of others, and a clean, secure and sober environment.