What's New!

On September 6th the Council's Substance Abuse Recovery Services opened its new substance abuse residential treatment facility at 450 28th Street in Oakland. The site has been in development for nearly five years, replacing the former Herzog and 1st Step programs. The new building is a former nursing home, leased by the Council, that was extensively renovated under the leadership of Ms. Shirley Leeper. The building received a new interior, all new furnishings, a commercial kitchen, and exterior painting and landscaping. Funding support was provided by both Alameda County and the Council. The facility reflects the Council's belief that our clients deserve to be treated in a quality environment that is safe, comfortable and the meets high community standards. The program provides 24-hour residential care for up to 21 men who are seeking to overcome addiction to drugs or alcohol. Residential care is provided for 60 days, followed by non-residential services offered through Trouble House, located on Telegraph Avenue, within walking distance of the new program. Services are offered on a sliding fee scale although many clients, due to a lack of employment, will not be required to pay for care. The Council is seeking State funding to support those who cannot afford to pay, as well as funding from the Employee Assistance Programs of local companies to support recovery services for their employees. The program is managed by Michael Huff, working for Henry Horn, Director of Substance Abuse Services. New staff hired for the program includes Robert Phillips and Annetta Anderson (Substance Abuse Counselors), and Jocelyn Robertson (Group Attendant).