Work Release/Furlough Program est. 2003
West Coast Recovery started our work release program back in 2003 after the main work
furlough dept. closed in the mid 90s due to cost saving measures. The previous work
release program facility was operated through the County of Santa Clara. West Coast
Recovery noticed a void with in the system that needed to be filled. This prompted us to
model our work release program implicating some of the same practices but with a bit
more intensity.
What to expect
Work release clients will adhere to all the same rules and regulations as our other clients
with in the home but will have to maintain a more stringent monitoring system. We have
also worked closely with the court system as well as the District Attorneys Office to help
create a more structured base. Clients will also be monitored by two qualified staff
members and will participate in weekly testing for drugs and alcohol through a reputable
toxicology lab that we work with.
Clients will be able to work during the day but only go to and from work, pending their
work schedule. Clients will also have to provide proof of their work schedule and this will
have to be cleared by staff on a weekly basis. Clients will not receive any over night
passes unless cleared by their judge,probation/parole or district attorneys office. Clients
will have to still participate in the twelve step program to help further their recovery.
Weekly twelve step related meetings outside the home will consist of a staff escort for
monitoring.
Clients must keep in mind that the work release program is a privilege provided by the
judicial system and is an alternative to incarceration. This is the reason West Coast
Recovery will provide strict monitoring practices with zero tolerance for non complying
clients with in the work release program.
Court representation
West Coast Recovery will work side by side with your attorney if needed and provide
detailed information regarding test dates and results as well as monthly progress reports.
Court representation is always available by one of our court
liaisons so that we can answer any questions or concerns
during your court proceedings. We do feel it is crucial to
maintain a high level of honesty and out going open dialogue
with the judicial system.
Cost for work release program
The cost for our work release program is slightly higher then our sober living homes due
to more testing per month as well as intense monitoring. Rest assured that West Coast
Recovery will work with all clients and provide payment plan options if necessary. West
Coast Recovery has always maintained the aspect to help the individual in ALL aspects
of their recovery and this also includes fees. We have always maintained in being the
leader in cost effective sober living homes. For pricing for our work release program
please feel free to give us a call or contact us at our contact page.
