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28 people are interested
Cafe Companion
ORGANIZATION: Recovery Cafe San Jose
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28 people are interested
A companion is literally "someone who breaks bread with another." Café Companions come into the Recovery Café space to listen, to share a meal or a cup of coffee, to be a friend to members who come here for recovery support. Many members are either homeless or at risk of homelessness, many have mental health issues, nearly all have some form of addiction (drugs, alcohol, or other) for which they are seeking recovery. The time you spend, and the respect you show them, provides needed support. Training is provided.
The Café is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Must be available at least one of those days, during those hours, to be a Companion. Most Companions choose to be here from1-2 hours per visit.
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About Recovery Cafe San Jose
Location:
80 S 5TH ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95112, US
Mission Statement
Recovery Café San Jose is founded on the belief that every human being is precious, worthy of love and deserving of the opportunities to fulfill his or her potential. In this loving community, immediately accessible, long-term recovery support is available to those who need them. Meaningful daily activities and a positive community are powerful forces that help break the patterns and challenges of addiction, unemployment and homelessness.
Description
Recovery Café San José is a healing community for those traumatized by addiction, homelessness, and mental health challenges. We provide a refuge where members gather for group meals, Recovery Circles, classes to learn job and life skills, connections to other community resources, and social activities in a sober and supportive environment. Membership is free, and open to all, but does carry a few requirements: Be clean and sober for 24 hours before entering the Café, Attend weekly Recovery Circle, and Give back through Cafe chores (cleaning, serving meals, etc.). RCSJ also manages an 8-bed transitional housing unit for those recently released from prison and looking for a sober living environment.
CAUSE AREAS
Crisis Support,
Homeless & Housing,
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
80 South Fifth StreetSan Jose, CA 95112
(37.33712 ,-121.885124 )
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- -2 hours shift, twice monthly, can be flexible