CENTRAL COAST
RESPITE CENTER
The Central Coast Respite Center provides those who are homeless with a bed in our facility to allow individuals time to rest, recuperate & continue with self care following their stay at a local hospital. As a guest in our respite care program, participants receive case management support & are linked to social services with the goal of improving their health & placing them into stable housing.
SERVICES OFFERED:
Our center is located in the city of Seaside, the center opened in July 2016 & is operated in partnership with the three major hospitals in Monterey County - Community Hospital (CHOMP), Natividad Medical Center (NMC), Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System (SVMHS), & Central California Alliance for Health (CCAH). The shelter is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, & is a nonmedical facility. Participants will work with the CCRC team to establish goals for respite center discharge. Referring hospitals as well as the CCRC team will decide how long participants will stay. Most respite stays will be from 2-6 weeks, depending on each participant's health status. Bridge Housing is available to eligible participants in need of additional housing assistance following CCRC stay.
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Case Management
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Housing Navigator
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Advocacy
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Referral & linkage to additional service groups
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Meals
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Transportation to/from medical appointments & pharmacy to obtain medications
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RN Support
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Medical oversight: MD/RN
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Patient Health Education
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Medication Reconciliation
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Behavioral Health & Substance Use Disorder Services
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Interpreter Services
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION:
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Must be 18+
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Clean/Sober
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Abe to live in a group setting & follow shelter guidelines & rules
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Pass a criminal background check
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Able to follow treatment/medication plans
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Must be an admitted patient at one of the three hospitals in Monterey County
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Must have a medical need
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Must be vaccinated
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Independent in all daily activities
Donations from the Community will help our Participants start their path to a new life & help our non-profit organization by cutting costs for frequently needed items. Your contribution matters.
Frequently Needed Items:
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Blankets - Twin
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Linens (flat & fitted sheets) - Twin
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Mattresses - Twin
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Pillows
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Pillowcases
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Razors
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Nail clippers
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Hygiene products - shampoo/ conditioner/ bar soap/ deodorant/ lotion
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Towels
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Warm winter clothes - sweaters/ coats/ socks/ sweatpants
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Shoes - Sneakers & Slippers (Men & Women)
Community Impact Report
Highlight the achievements of grantee partners and our progress in achieving the vision of healthy people, healthy communities.
CENTRAL COAST RESPITE CENTER IS OPERATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE THREE MAJOR HOSPITALS IN MONTEREY COUNTY
Meet Our
CCRC/Bridge Leadership Team
Valerie Garcia-Martinez
CCRC Program Manager
Valerie Garcia-Martinez has been the Program Manager and leader of the current Central Coast Recuperative Care program for Community Homeless Solutions since its launch in 2016. She has run an extremely efficient 6-bed medical respite care program while collaborating with the three primary hospitals in Monterey County. She has been a key component in the success of participants to assess, receive, support, coordinate services, and house approximately 65% of respite guests. Valerie has developed and implemented various policies and procedures, reports and operations.
Jacquelyn Gomez
CCRC Bridge Housing Navigator
Bio to be posted soon.
"I am grateful to CCRC and the time that I was allowed there. If it were not for the program, I would have been out on the streets where my amputation would have gotten infected. They helped me at a time when I had no one."
— CCRC Participant