Mental Health Services Act Criminal Justice Program

Behavioral Health

Treatment and Support Services for Adults with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Problems, and a Criminal Background

             
210 No. Fourth St., Suite 100,
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 295-5288,
(866) 469-0969,
Fax: (408) 292-1029
Ghazaleh Shahani, Program Assistant
(408) 295-5288, gshahan@CatholicCharitiesSCC.org

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Description and Services:

This program is a Full Service Partnership contract with the Department of Mental Health to serve adults 26-59 years old with mental health and substance abuse problems, and a criminal background, or those who are at risk of incarceration. Program staff will do “whatever it takes” on a 24/7 basis to assist the clients. Services include:

  • Treatment for mental health and substance abuse
  • Assistance in arranging doctor appointments
  • Assistance in obtaining the medication needed to maintain good health
  • Assistance in finding a safe and affordable place to live
  • Assistance in finding a job and/or returning to school
  • Assistance in obtaining the financial and/or link services that you need
  • Support available 24/7
  • Peer support group, living skills training, and peer mentor group

Eligibility and Requirements:

  • 26-59 year old with mental health, substance abuse, and criminal background or at risk be entering in the criminal justice system. 
  • Partner(s) is referred by Superior Criminal Drug Treatment Court (Dept. 64).
  • Frequently in psychiatric hospitals or receiving psychiatric emergency services

Waiting List: None

Fees:

  • Medical and Medicare accepted
  • Fees evaluation for non-income partner
  • $1 suggested for each Living Skills group meeting; however, no one is ever turned away for lack of funds

Hours and Availability: Office hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., but support is available 24/7

Geographic Area Served: Santa Clara County

Languages Spoken: English, Tagalog, Spanish, and Vietnamese