Alpha Project For The Homeless

ALPHA PROJECT FOR THE HOMELESS ("ALPHA PROJECT") WAS ORGANIZED IN FEBRUARY 1987 TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING WORK, RECOVERY AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

SHELTER PROGRAMS AND SERVICESTEMPORARY BRIDGE SHELTERS:ALPHA PROJECT OPERATES TWO TEMPORARY BRIDGE SHELTERS FOR SINGLE ADULTS IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO. BRIDGE SHELTER #1 IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF 16TH STREET AND NEWTON AVENUE. BRIDGE SHELTER #2 IS LOCATED AT 1710 IMPERIAL AVENUE. THE PROGRAMS UTILIZE TOOLS DESIGNED TO EFFECTIVELY SERVE THE TARGET POPULATION IN A WELCOMING AND SOLUTIONS-FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS AT THE SPRUNG STRUCTURES RECEIVE EMERGENCY HOUSING INCLUDING RESTROOMS, SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, MEALS, AND SUPPLIES. AN ARRAY OF SERVICES ARE OFFERED THROUGH ALPHA PROJECT AND PARTNERS INCLUDING MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. CORTEZ HILL FAMILY CENTER - INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM:OPERATED ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, CORTEZ HILL FAMILY CENTER INTERIM HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING, MEALS, ACCESS TO EDUCATION, MEDICAL, AND OTHER WRAP-AROUND SERVICES FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO THRIVE AND PREPARE FOR LONGER-TERM OR PERMANENT HOUSING, AS WELL AS SUCCESSFULLY PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WELLNESS, AND RECOVERY.

RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM AND SERVICESCASA RAPHAEL RESIDENTIAL SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM:CASA RAPHAEL, LOCATED AT 993 AND 975 POSTAL WAY IN VISTA, CA IS A STATE-LICENSED AND CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR MEN IN RECOVERY FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING, FOOD, RECOVERY WORKSHOPS, CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE, WORK, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS AN INTENSIVE 12-WEEK ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE CURRICULUM.

PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS & SERVICESRAPID RE-HOUSING:THE RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING NAVIGATION AND LOCATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PERMANENTLY HOUSE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES APPLICATION, SECURITY DEPOSIT, AND SHORT-TERM OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS ASSISTS IN SECURING NEEDED FURNITURE AND SUPPLIES. THE PROGRAM ALSO ASSISTS CLIENTS TO ACCESS SUPPORT SERVICES AND RESOURCES INCLUDING MEDICAL, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, LEGAL, WORK TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT.HOME FINDER & TENANT PEER SUPPORT SERVICES (TPSS):HOME FINDER AND TENANT PEER SUPPORT SERVICES (TPSS) PROGRAMS SERVE CLIENTS WHO ARE 1) AGES 18 YEARS OR OLDER, 2) HOMELESS, 3) EXPERIENCE SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, AND 4) CONNECTED TO DESIGNATED COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES (BHS) OUTPATIENT CLINICS. STAFF MEETS WITH CLIENTS AT DESIGNATED CLINICS WHERE THEY START THE HOUSING PROCESS TO INCLUDE NEEDS ASSESSMENT, HOUSING LOCATION, HOUSING NAVIGATION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. STAFF ALSO COORDINATES, BROKERS, AND SCHEDULES APPROPRIATE CLIENT SERVICES WITH EXTERNAL MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET CLIENT NEEDS. HOMELESS PREVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT:ALPHA PROJECT OPERATES TWO PREVENTION PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE HOMELESS PREVENTION AND DIVERSION SERVICES PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES SINGLE EPISODES OF ASSISTANCE WITH SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT. THE HOUSING NAVIGATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS PROGRAM OFFERS LONGER-TERM PREVENTION SUPPORT THROUGH ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRALS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES.