RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Tours AADAP’s Mickle’s House

Above: Friedman with AADAP administrators and service providers.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the Asian American Drug Abuse Program’s (AADAP) Mickle’s House, the organization’s newest Recovery House and Recovery Bridge Housing program for women in recovery, as well as their young children. 

“What I saw today were hardworking members of our community stepping up to support people working to break the cycle of addiction and improve their mental health. That’s something we should all applaud,” said U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30). “Unfortunately, the Trump administration has once again created chaos by abruptly attempting to rip key investments in public health. Time and again, they’ve shown that they want to cut healthcare to pay for their billionaire tax cuts. I will always stand against these misguided priorities and fight for our communities.”

AADAP has served Los Angeles County for more than 50 years, offering holistic, person-centered services for substance use recovery and prevention, in addition to mental health counseling, case management, workforce development, and temporary supportive housing. The AADAP’s Mickle’s House specifically provides a safe and family-centered approach to housing and healing that is meant to help families transition to long–term stability and independence.

Just 6 months into her first year in office, Friedman led the charge to claw back more than $19 million for HIV prevention services that were previously frozen by the Trump Administration without explanation. In November, Friedman stood alongside community-based organizations like My Friend’s Place to highlight the impacts of federal policy rollbacks, including the Trump Administration’s refusal to disburse SNAP funds during the most recent government shutdown.

Below: Friedman tours AADAP’s Mickle’s House.

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Below: Friedman with AADAP administrators and service providers.

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