The troubled star is due to begin serving a 90 day prison sentence next Tuesday for violating her probation over a 2007 drink-drive conviction.
Pickford Lofts is described on its website as a facility which 'strives to offer a safe haven so those in all stages of recovery can develop skills that will aid them in their journey of sobriety'.
It was founded by Shapiro after he lost his son, Brent, to substance abuse.
Meanwhile, a new issue of German GQ was published this week showing Lindsay looking sexy and relaxed as she posed in a variety of bikinis.
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