Second Chance Recovery

Organization Description

At Second Chance Inc, our mission is to help individuals whose substance use or behavioral health challenges have become unmanageable regain stability and rebuild healthier, more fulfilling lives. We provide a supportive and compassionate environment where every person is treated with dignity, offered practical tools for recovery, and given ongoing support—not a quick fix. Our approach addresses the full spectrum of recovery by promoting personal growth, developing life skills, healing trauma and co-occurring disorders, fostering peer support, and guiding clients toward successful reintegration into their communities.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • CPR Certification
  • Must be 18 or older
  • TB Test
  • HIGH RISK: Students will be working with individuals who have a known criminal background or history of violent behavior
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Site prefers (or has had contact with) students from a particular major or academic program, or with specific coursework completed (If so, please indicate above Special Instructions).
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students are not allowed to take pictures or video.
  • SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address 
107 Jackson Street
Hayward, CA 94544
United States
General Phone 
Student Contact 
Name
Rachelle Valenzuela
Job Title
Internship Supervisor
Phone
Email

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
SUD Internship Center for Community Engagement, Internships Ongoing On-site
Program(s) 
Center for Community Engagement
Internships
Organization type 
Grassroots Organization (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Adults, Families, Females, Formerly Incarcerated People, People Experiencing Homelessness
Focus Area(s)
Health & Medicine
Hours of operation 

Monday thru Friday 9-8 Saturday and SUndary varies by group and counselor availability.

Maximum students 
3