The Addictions Institute is an outpatient counseling and therapy organization serving Menlo Park and the Peninsula, as well as San Francisco and the North Bay. Founded and directed by addiction expert Dr. Stephanie Brown, the Institute draws on her research and treatment theories to support people affected by addiction and recovery. Its approach combines family systems and developmental perspectives, recognizing that addiction can affect individuals and families in many ways and may be accompanied by anxiety, depression, physical complaints, behavioral difficulties, parenting challenges, or isolation.

The Institute provides professional help at different stages of addiction and recovery, with services intended for individuals and families. Its work also encompasses consultation and training for clinicians, treatment centers, and researchers. The Menlo Park program is led by Dr. Brown, whose background includes founding and directing the Stanford Alcohol Clinic and co-directing the Family Recovery Project. The San Francisco location is directed by Mary Kennedy, a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and trauma.