Alcoholism Center for Women
1147 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
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1974 → today
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Founded by Brenda Weathers, this was a pioneering residential treatment center for women/lesbian alcoholics. Began with a landmark federal grant to the Gay Community Services Center, but disputes over how to spend the money led to the infamous Center strike.
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Credit: Alcoholism Center for Women, Year unknown