SAN MATEO COUNTY San Mateo County Adult Probation 400 County Center 5 th Floor Redwood City, CA 94603 Phone: (650) 363-4244 David E. Lewis Community Reentry Center 2277 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 East Palo Alto Probation Office 2415 University Avenue East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Phone: (650) 363-4243 South San Francisco Probation Office 1024 Mission Road South san Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: (650) 877-5411 DAVID LEWIS COMMUNITY REENTRY CENTER The City of East Palo Alto and the County of San Mateo created and are funding the David Lewis Reentry Program to assist residents returning home from prison or jail with their reintegration back into the community. The David Lewis Reentry Center provides case management, classes in personal development and like skills, and referrals to other community partners for employment services. www.cityofepa.org/index.aspx?nid=255 Contact Person: Jose Cabrera Phone: (650) 853-3188 Email: jcabrera@smcgov.org Location: 2277 University Avenue, East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Notes: It is okay to drop-in and/or call/email for an appointment. Eligible Population: AB 109 (referred from San Mateo County Probation). We also accept regular probation and parole referrals as well. Faith Based: We are not a faith based program but we do work with churches in our community if a client wishes to participate in faith based activities. Direct Services: Case Management; Supportive Services; Personal Development; Life Skills; Financial Management; Cognitive Restructuring; Resume Development; Job Search; Access to Computers; Referrals to other resources available as needed. 281
JERICHO PROJECT The staff of Jericho Project has determined through professional research and numerous years of personal experience that a structured lifestyle is critical to long-term recovery. We believe that it is essential to provide each individual with a regular schedule of activities designed to promote stable and responsible living. Jericho Project is an education center for addicts and ex-convicts. Our philosophy is that the drugs were not the main problem, but a symptom of the problem. The problem has always been honesty. We work on developing a sense of morals and values that can help keep an individual focused and clean. Our philosophy focuses on healing the body, mind, and spirit. Our Vocational Training department prepares residents for careers in construction, retail, transportation, warehousing and administrative careers. We also have a state of the art fitness gym where residents are trained by our certified trainers or a General Physical Trainer. www.jericho-project.org Contact Person: Intake Coordinator Phone: (415) 656-1700 Fax: (415) 715-1333 Email: ksmith@jerichoproject.net Facility Hours: 24 hours/7 days. Intake hours: Monday Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Locations: 470 Valley Drive, Brisbane CA 94005 Notes: Telephone interviews are available Monday thru Friday between 8am and 8pm. Collect calls are accepted (415) 467-9836 What to Bring: Program will assist clients with necessary documents. Accessibility: ADA compliant Eligible Population: Men ages 18 and older. Direct Services: Assistance Getting Driver s License or Other ID; Clothing; Food/Prepared Meals; Hygiene/Personal Care Items; Shower Facilities; Medical Care; Anger Management; Mentorship; Basic/Remedial Education; GED & High School Diploma; Reading/Literacy; Vocational Education; Employment Training; Employment Retention; Job Readiness/Life Skills; Money Management/Personal Financial Education; Inmate & Parolee Legal Voting Outreach & Education; Referrals to other resources available as needed. 282
JOBTRAIN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES JobTrain transforms lives and communities in Silicon Valley. We help the Valley s most in need reclaim their lives from poverty and unemployment by preparing them for successful, sustainable careers in high-demand and emerging fields. JobTrain is committed to helping those who are most in need to succeed. Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in our community through assessment, attitude and job skills training, and high potential career placement. Full-time vocational training programs include: Culinary Arts, Laborers Construction Fundamentals Training Program, Medical Assistant, Business Administration Skills, Professional Health Care Worker, and Project Build (Construction, Green Technology and Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship). Students also benefit from Upgrade Trainings, which helps them to advance in their careers. Offerings include GED preparation, Academic Skills for Employment, ESL, and Computer Literacy. Our programs are provided for little or no cost to students. www.jobtrainworks.org Contact Person: JobTrain Phone: (650) 330-6429 Fax: (650) 330-6401 Email: info@jobtrain.org Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Location: 1200 O Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025 Notes: No appointment, drop-ins welcome for intake process. We serve San Mateo County residents first. Come visit our One Stop job search help workshops! We also have a Single Stop on site for tax, legal, and nutrition help. Eligible Population: San Mateo County residents have priority. Must be 18 years of age by the time vocational training is completed. Direct Services: Vocational Training; Employment Readiness; Life Skills; Access to Internet; GED Preparation; ESL; Computer Literacy. Referrals to other resources available as needed. MZ. SHIRLIZ TRANSITIONAL INC. CLEAN & SOBER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Mz. Shirliz offers transitional housing and supportive services for people in recovery from substance abuse/addiction and those who are trying to rebuild their lives post-incarceration. www.mzshirliz.org Contact Person: Shirley Lamarr Phone: (650) 218-8256 Office location: 1447 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94063 Notes: Please call first. Drop-ins okay if it is a non-medical emergency. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility. Eligible Population: Must be at least 18 years of age, and not have a conviction for a sex offense or arson. Direct Services: Transitional Housing; Supportive Services; Crisis Center; Individual & Group Counseling; Job Training; Job Retention Support. Referral to other resources, including residential treatment, available as needed. 283
OUR COMMON GROUND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITY Our Common Ground (OCG) is a treatment program for adults with substance abuse and mental health problems. We help people who realize they cannot do it alone that they need the support, encouragement and challenge from other like-minded individuals who are working toward meaningful and productive lives, without drugs. Our nurturing environment helps each individual take responsibility for his or her own life and build skills for long term substance abuse recovery, rehabilitation and emotional and physical success. Many come back later and tell us about their happiness and success as parents, workers, students and contributing members of their communities due to the rehabilitation therapy they have received in our treatment center. www.ocgworks.org Contact Person: Richard Pecoraro, Intake Director Phone: (866) 325-6466 Intake Phone: (650) 325-9544 Location: OCG Adult Services, 2560 Pulgas Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Notes: Please call for appointment. We offer Residential Treatment, Day Treatment, Outpatient Treatment. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility. Eligible Population: Must be at least 18 years of age, and not have a conviction for a sex offense or arson. Direct Services: Residential Treatment; Evidence-Based Treatment; Case Management; Educational and Vocational Preparation; Conflict Resolution; Anger Management; Family/Individual Counseling; Supportive Services. Referral to other resources available as needed. 284
PROJECT 90 SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES Project 90 is a human services organization dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals, families and our communities through comprehensive alcohol and drug recovery. www.projectninety.org Contact Person: Intake Department Phone: (650) 579-7881 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm Locations: Corporate Office, 720 South B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401 Notes: Drop-in okay. Interviews to get accepted on to the waitlist occur every Tuesday at 11:00am and every Friday at 11:45am at 416 2 nd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 Languages Spoken: English. What to Bring: State-Issued ID Client fees: Sliding scale. Eligible Population: Men ages 18 and older. Must not have conviction for arson or sex offense. Direct Services: Residential Substance Abuse Treatment; Co-Occuring Disorders/Dual Diagnosis Treatment; Health & Wellness Education; Anger Management; Case Management; Trauma Recovery Services; Mentorship; Therapy; Clothing; Meals; Hygiene/Personal Care Items. SAN MATEO COUNTY SERVICE CONNECT Service Connect of San Mateo County provides a range of services aimed at supporting former inmates as they re-enter the community. Service Connect is available to individuals who have served sentences for specific low-level offenses, who live or plan to live in San Mateo County, and who are enrolled in Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) or who served their sentence in county jails under the 1170h program. Please check with your Probation Officer to see if you qualify for Service Connect or other re-entry assistance. Service Connect is collaboration between the San Mateo County Sheriff's Department, Correctional Health, Probation, Human Services Agency, and the Health System. Our staff works across agency lines to reduce recidivism and connect clients with needed services. https://hsa.smcgov.org/service-connect Contact Person: Front Desk Phone: (650) 508-6745 Location: 550 Quarry Road, 2 nd Floor, San Carlos, CA 94070 Notes: Please check with your Deputy Probation Officer to see if you are eligible for referral/services. Accessibility: ADA Accommodations: Wheelchair accessible. Eligible Population: Must be on probation in San Mateo County. Please check with your Deputy Probation Officer to see if you are eligible. Faith Based: N/A. Direct Services: Temporary Emergency Shelter; Emergency Food; Clothing & Transportation Vouchers; Personal Hygiene Kits; Assistance Obtaining California Identification Documents; Case Management; Assessments for Financial Benefits & Health Coverage; Links to Job Training & Employment; Family Re-Engagement Support; Mental Health & Substance-Abuse Recovery Referrals; Employment Services; Support Groups 7 Community Mentorship; Peer-to-Peer Mentoring; Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT); Health Services. 285