The AMAAD Institute

The AMAAD Institute Arming Minorities Against Addiction & Disease
Visit: www.amaad.org

As an independent nonprofit public benefit corporation, the AMAAD (Arming Minorities Against Addiction & Disease) Institute is an advocate for community-based health and wellness services that support the prevention and treatment of substance use disorder and various physical and mental health co-factors that are exacerbated by alcohol and drug use. Our working model is that of a resource and referral organization dedicated to empowering individuals on a personalized case-by-case basis to access appropriate prevention, screening, and treatment alternatives. Our strengthens-based approach is informed by the belief that people in the entire community benefit when individuals within it have access to supportive services that help them to manage their lives in a manner that embraces their self-defined ethnic identification, sexual-orientation, and/or gender-expression.

✨ The More You Know ✨AMAAD celebrates   , a celebration rooted in culture, community, and shared values. From the Kinara...
12/26/2025

✨ The More You Know ✨
AMAAD celebrates , a celebration rooted in culture, community, and shared values. From the Kinara and Mishumaa Saba to the Zawadi and Mkeka, each symbol represents principles that honor our past and guide our future.
Swipe through to learn more about the symbols and meanings behind Kwanzaa as we celebrate unity, purpose, and collective joy. ❤️🖤💚

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at AMAAD Institute. We’re wishing our community a season filled with p...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at AMAAD Institute. We’re wishing our community a season filled with peace, safety, and love. Thank you for walking alongside us this year as we look forward to continuing the work together in the year ahead.

Happy Holidays from all of us at AMAAD ✨Our offices will be closed beginning December 22, 2025, and we’ll reopen on Janu...
12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at AMAAD ✨

Our offices will be closed beginning December 22, 2025, and we’ll reopen on January 5, 2026.

We wish you a safe, restful, and joyful holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who came out for AMAAD’s Open House. We loved celebrating with our community, sharing our new spac...
12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out for AMAAD’s Open House. We loved celebrating with our community, sharing our new space, and talking about what’s ahead as we move from tenants to owners.

We’re excited for this next chapter and all the work still to come.

Visit www.amaad.org for more info and ways to stay connected.

On this World AIDS Day, we honor the lives lost, uplift those living with HIV, and recommit to a future rooted in equity...
12/01/2025

On this World AIDS Day, we honor the lives lost, uplift those living with HIV, and recommit to a future rooted in equity, care, and compassion.

At AMAAD, we continue the work—fighting stigma, expanding access, and supporting the communities most impacted by HIV.

Progress has been made, but our mission isn’t finished.
Today and every day, we stand together for health, dignity, and hope.

Holding space today for every Trans life taken too soon, and for every Trans person still fighting to be seen, safe, and...
11/20/2025

Holding space today for every Trans life taken too soon, and for every Trans person still fighting to be seen, safe, and celebrated. Your light, your power, and your resilience matter. Today is a reminder of the work ahead and the resilience within our Trans community. We speak their names. We honor their stories. We stand with every Trans person demanding safety, dignity, and joy. 💜 💜🕊️

“My existence is not up for debate. I am worthy of joy, safety, and a future.” —  As we honor Transgender Awareness Week...
11/13/2025

“My existence is not up for debate. I am worthy of joy, safety, and a future.” —

As we honor Transgender Awareness Week, we uplift the truth, brilliance, and resilience of our trans community, especially Black and Brown trans women who continue to lead, heal, and transform our movements.

Across the U.S., trans people, particularly Black trans women, face some of the highest rates of violence, discrimination, and barriers to safety. And while numbers shift each year, one reality remains: our community deserves to live without fear.

This week and every week, we recognize the strength of our trans siblings, hold space for their stories, and affirm that their lives are powerful, necessary, and worth protecting.

Visit AMAAD.org for more information and resources for our community.

Join us for AMAAD Giving 🙌🏾 A day of gratitude, community, and connection.Enjoy food, raffle prizes, entertainment, and ...
11/03/2025

Join us for AMAAD Giving 🙌🏾 A day of gratitude, community, and connection.

Enjoy food, raffle prizes, entertainment, and more as we celebrate the season of giving together!

📍 3743 S. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
🗓 Sunday, November 23 | 1–4 PM

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We’re officially home! 🏠🎉 After 10 years of impact, growth, and community building, AMAAD Institute has purchased our ve...
10/24/2025

We’re officially home! 🏠🎉 After 10 years of impact, growth, and community building, AMAAD Institute has purchased our very own home — and we’re inviting YOU to celebrate this incredible milestone with us!

Join us for our Open House: From Tenants to Owners, as we honor a decade of community transformation and share what’s next for AMAAD’s future.

Enjoy guided tours, program spotlights, refreshments, and a look at our renovation plans for this exciting new chapter.

📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 | 1–6 PM
📍 10221 Compton Ave, Los Angeles, CA

Come celebrate community ownership, resilience, and the power of purpose. 💛

Indigenous People’s Day is more than a recognition, it’s a reminder. A reminder to honor the past, uplift the present, a...
10/13/2025

Indigenous People’s Day is more than a recognition, it’s a reminder. A reminder to honor the past, uplift the present, and fight for a just future that includes by Indigenous voices. We stand in solidarity today and always.

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On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage to live out loud. Every story matters, every voice deserves to be h...
10/11/2025

On National Coming Out Day, we celebrate the courage to live out loud. Every story matters, every voice deserves to be heard. Today and every day, AMAAD stands with our community in love, pride, and resilience.

This National LGBT History Month, we honor the Black q***r pioneers whose courage and brilliance shaped our freedom. Fro...
10/06/2025

This National LGBT History Month, we honor the Black q***r pioneers whose courage and brilliance shaped our freedom. From Lucy Hicks Anderson and Gladys Bentley to Bayard Rustin, Pauli Murray, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy—their legacies remind us that resistance, joy, and resilience are at the heart of our community. 🌈✊🏾

Let’s uplift their stories and continue the fight for liberation.
🔗 Visit AMAAD.org for resources and community.

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Los Angeles, CA
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Tuesday 9am - 5am
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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