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About Us |
![]() Gary Stafford 1951-1970 |
The Gary Center is a non-profit community outreach center located in North Orange County. The Stafford Family founded this unique agency in 1971 in memory of their 19 year old son Gary, who died as a result of drug abuse. Their goal was to prevent others from losing their lives to drugs through counseling and education. |
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Initially opened as a walk-in drug counseling center, The Gary Center continues to respond to community request by offering a variety of programs designed to serve the behavioral and oral health needs of Orange County and the surrounding area. All programs encompass education to help build healthy families and a stronger community. |
![]() Al and Hope Stafford, Founders (2007) |
![]() Martha Lester, Executive Director |
| Business Hours Monday, and Wednesday-Saturday 8am-4:30pm Evening hours available on Tuesdays 11am-7pm |
Appointments |
Location 341 S. Hillcrest St. La Habra, 90631 Orange County and is conveniently assessible by public transportation. |
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Qualification for Services
All services are on sliding scale according to income verification. A paycheck stub or a document from Social Security, Welfare or Unemployment that indicates benefits will be sufficient documentation.
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