Saint John's- Center for Healthy Living

Organization Description

There is no easy way to escape living in crisis.  Since our founding on the steps of St. John's Lutheran Church in 1985, we've challenged many homeless mothers with children to grapple wiht that difficult truth.

And not everyone can.  It takes a certain type of woman to stand up to everything that's ever damaged or broken her and take full, complete control of her life.  It's difficult.  It's painful.  And again, it's not for everyone.

Saint John's is for women who wants to make the leap.  Who will fight the pervasive influence of homelessness, poverty, and abuse.  Who will make an empowered decision to rise up and become a productive community member.  Who understands, unequivocally, that the decision to create a better life - for herself and for her family - rests entirely on her.

Program Information

Mental Health Services
Without mental stability, holding down a job and supporting a family just isn’t possible. Research shows more than half of homeless mothers experience mental health challenges, such as depression and anxiety. And the trauma their children face can potentially spell a lifetime of devastation. Our clinical staff provides individual, group, and family therapy for mothers and their children, crisis intervention, and addiction rehabilitation for mothers so they can cast off the heavy toll of mental health issues and make giant strides towards self-sufficiency.

Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
  • Fingerprinting or Livescan is Required
Address 
8401 Jackson Rd
Sacramento, CA 95826
United States
Website:
http://saintjohnsprogram.org/program/
Program(s) 
Social Work
Social Work Field Practicum Intake
Social Work MSW Field Practicum Intake
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Faith-based)
Focus Population(s)
Families
Focus Area(s)
Food & Housing Security
Maximum students 
4