Adults ages 18 and older who are experiencing mental health challenges and also have substance use challenges.

• Identify issues and challenges related to dual diagnosis
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Promote mental and physical well being
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency

• Case management
• Counseling (individual, family and/or group)
• Substance use treatment
• Medication support services
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services (1.800.704.0900).

There are no fees to participate in this program. Medi-Cal is accepted.

Tona Gonzalez, Clinical Program Manager, LCSW #125845:
669.377.4482 or Tona.Gonzalez@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 26 and older who meet one (1) of the following criteria:

• 2-4 inpatient hospitalizations in the last 12 months
• 2-8 emergency psychiatric admissions in the last 12 months
• 120 days of chronic homelessness or being unhoused
• patterns of service that rely almost exclusively on emergency and/or institutional care

• Increase stable living arrangements and reduce chronic homelessness
• Reduce hospitalizations, both inpatient and emergency psychiatric admissions
• Increase self-sufficiency and independence

• “Whatever it takes” recovery model
• Case management
• Counseling or therapy
• Medication support
• Advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources
• Financial assistance for housing stability

Referrals are accepted from the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Call Center (800-704-0900), other service providers, and hospitals.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Some MediCal clients may have share of cost fees.

Renee Quale, Program Manager: 408.427.5082 or renee.quale@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18 and older who meet both of the following criteria:

1. Have a diagnosed mental health disorder or suspected mental health disorder not yet diagnosed
2. Have significant impairment, defined as distress, disability, or dysfunction in social, occupational or other important activity

• Increase self-sufficiency
• Decrease impairment in significant activity
• Increase natural support networks

• Case management
• Counseling or therapy
• Medication support services
• Advocacy
• Crisis intervention
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted from the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Call Center (800-704-0900), other service providers, and hospitals.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Some MediCal clients may have share of cost fees.

South County (Morgan Hill, Gilroy, San Martin):
Tona Gonzalez, Clinical Program Manager, LCSW #125845:
669.377.4482 or Tona.Gonzalez@communitysolutions.org

North County (San Jose & nearby cities):
Diane Begay, Program Manager:
408.722.2794 or Diane.Begay@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 who are experiencing mental health or co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges and have had multiple incarcerations and involvement in the criminal justice system.

• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Promote mental and physical well being
• Reduce aggressive and/or criminal behavior
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency
• Support high levels of personal accountability and personal/civic achievement

• Case management
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Substance use treatment
• Medication support services
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through the Santa Clara County Courts.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Medi-Cal is accepted.

Angela Ramones, Program Manager: 408-430-6904 or Angela.Ramones@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18 and older who are current Department 61 clients and who have a history of mental health or substance use challenges and are recently off probation from the criminal justice system or ending probation soon. Individuals must be able to manage their own medications with limited assistance.

• Promote healthy thinking and behavior patterns to support transition away from criminal justice system
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Promote mental and physical well being
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency

• Weekly support groups
• Assistance identifying community resources to support recovery
• Access to a psychiatrist for medication management
• Case management (as needed)
• Therapy (as needed)
• This program is offered at the following location:
  Family Justice Center Courthouse
  201 N 1st Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 210
  San Jose, CA 95113

Referrals are accepted through the Santa Clara County Courts.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Medi-Cal is accepted.

Joseph Gonzales, Program Manager: 669-205-2117 or Joseph.Gonzales@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 who are experiencing mental health challenges and have had multiple incarcerations and involvement in the criminal justice system.

• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Promote mental and physical well being
• Reduce aggressive and/or criminal behavior
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency
• Support high levels of personal accountability and personal/civic achievement

• Case management
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Medication support services
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through the Santa Clara County Courts and the Santa Clara County Probation Department.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Medi-Cal is accepted.

Angela Ramones, Program Manager: 408-430-6904 or Angela.Ramones@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 involved in the criminal justice system who are experiencing mental health challenges and substance use challenges.

• Identify issues and challenges related to dual diagnosis
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Promote mental and physical well being
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency

• Case management
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Substance use treatment
• Medication support services
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through the Santa Clara County Courts.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Medi-Cal is accepted.

Joseph Gonzales, Program Manager: 669-205-2117 or Joseph.Gonzales@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18+ who have had a difficult time engaging in treatment due to varying degrees of involvement with the criminal justice system and experience with co-occurring mental health, substance use and/or physical health disorders that are often under-managed. This program also serves a small number of individuals who have been deemed incompetent to stand trial, with the purpose of restoring competency.

Through extensive outreach and continuous engagement, this program works to improve the individual’s insight and progress toward achieving their goals. Program goals include:

• Provide strengths-based recovery, while promoting mental and physical wellness
• Improve client’s mental health outcomes and daily functioning
• Achieve reductions in recidivism by addressing criminogenic risks and needs
• Support high levels of personal accountability
• Support high levels of personal and civic achievements
• Restore competency (for applicable clients)

• Outreach/continuous engagement
• Case management
• Medication support
• Psychoeducation
• Individual counseling
• Groups
• Crisis intervention
• After-hours crisis line for clients
• Referral and linkage to needed services and support

Referrals are accepted through the  Santa Clara County Courts and other Forensic Service Providers within Santa Clara County.

There are no fees to participate in this program. MediCal is accepted.

Edwin Patrick, Jr., Program Manager: 669.500.3152 or edwin.patrick@communitysolutions.org

Angela Kitchens, LPCC #3158, Licensed Clinical Program Director: 408.430.8589 or angela.kitchens@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18 and over with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorder(s) who may be homeless and who are involved in the criminal justice system.

• Get individuals into housing immediately
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Support individuals through the criminal justice system
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency

• Intensive case management
• Life skills and psychoeducation
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Medication support services
• Substance use treatment
• Permanent Housing
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through the Santa Clara County Courts and the Santa Clara County Probation Department.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Full-scope Medi-Cal is required.

Melody Boykins, Program Manager: 408.846.4705 or melody.boykins@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18 and older who are chronically homeless

• Assist chronically homeless adults in obtaining and retaining permanent housing,
• Provide services to support independent living and promote housing stability
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges
• Ensure access to appropriate health services
• Support individuals through the criminal justice system
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency

• Intensive case management
• Life skills and psychoeducation
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Medication support services
• Substance use treatment
• Permanent housing
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted from the Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing (OSH), the Santa Clara County Homeless Information Management System (MHIS), and the Gilroy and Morgan Hill Police Departments.

There are no fees to participate in this program. Full-scope Medi-Cal is required.

Melody Boykins, Program Manager: 408.846.4705 or melody.boykins@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 who are transitioning from a locked mental health facility who need to stabilize their medications, wellness, recovery and daily living skills.

• Community-based residential treatment, 30 days – 90 days
• Case management
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Medication support services
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Referrals are accepted through Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services (800-704-0900) and other service providers.

Inquire regarding fees for this program. Private pay is accepted.

Matthew Miao, Residential Programs Director: 408.778.0555 or Matthew.Miao@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 who have experienced an emotional and psychiatric episode and who have not benefited from traditional outpatient mental health services, primarily those coming from an acute hospital setting who can benefit from short-term residential stabilization.

• Provide timely access to community and culturally based behavioral health crisis services
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Develop safety, interpersonal and independent livings skills, and community support systems
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency
• Increase access for family members and other social support systems to be immediately and continually involved in the treatment process
• Successfully reintegrate individuals back into the community

• 21-day residential program
• Immediate medical and psychiatric assessment
• Case management
• Medication support services
• Counseling (individual, group and/or family)
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy
• Educational & therapeutic groups
• Family support groups
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources
• Discharge planning and follow-up

Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS), hospitals and law enforcement. All referrals must be approved and verified through Santa Clara County 24-Hour Care.

Medi-Cal and SSI are accepted.

Matthew Miao, Residential Programs Director: 669.888.3182 or Matthew.Miao@communitysolutions.org

This program is designed to meet the complex needs of individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness by providing wraparound services that will help them foster independence.

• Housing stability
• Individualized case management
• Improve health outcomes
• Increase income and financial stability
• Enhance community integration
• Empowerment and self-sufficiency

• Housing placement and tenancy support
• Case management
• Healthcare coordination
• Life skills training
• Employment assistance
• Peer support and community building
• Linkage to additional community partners

Referrals are accepted from the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing (OSH).

There are no fees to participate in this program.

Angelica Marie Sterling, Program Manager: 408-386-0545 or Angelica.Marie-Sterling@communitysolutions.org

Adults ages 18-59 who are enrolled in Community Solutions’ Criminal Justice Full Service Partnership program and are involved in the criminal justice system.

• Provide a clean and sober living environment
• Provide culturally-competent, strengths-based services for wellness and recovery
• Decrease impact of trauma and increase resiliency
• Support high levels of personal and civic achievement

• Supportive housing
• Weekly house meetings
• Crisis intervention and after-hours crisis line
• Referral and linkage to additional services and resources

Clients participating in Community Solutions’ Criminal Justice Full Service Partnership program are eligible for this program. Referrals may also be accepted through other service providers.

To participate in this program, residents pay 30% of GA/SSI.

Angela Kitchens, ABH Justice Services Director: 408-430-8589 or Angela.Kitchens@communitysolutions.org