Blackbird House

OVERVIEW:

Blackbird Peer Respite is a voluntary, short-term, peer-run service that provides non-clinical crisis support to help people find new understanding and ways to move forward with their recovery. Guests can stay for up to 14 days.
Blackbird House operates 24 hours per day in a homelike environment.
During their stays, guests have time, space, and support to turn what could be a crisis into a time of learning and growth. Guests may choose to participate in groups and wellness activities, and to get connected with local resources.
The service is run by peers who have “been there” and who have completed extensive training to support the wellness of guests.
Blackbird House is located in San Jose and is accessible by public transportation. Guests will receive location details when scheduling their stays.
Guests self-refer for this voluntary program.

Program Eligibility Requirements, Guests must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Must be a resident of Santa Clara County
Guests must be either enrolled in Medi-Cal, be eligible for Medi-Cal, or have no health insurance
Self-identify as experiencing mental health concerns or distress that do not meet requirements for inpatient hospitalization
Have an identified place of residence to stay in Santa Clara County at the time of intake (which may include a shelter)
Able to manage medical needs independently
Voluntarily agree to engage in services
Not in need of detox or immediate medical attention
Can function in communal environment independently

Blackbird Staff are Trained in:

CONTACT INFORMATION:

1-408-292-2777 or email: BlackbirdHouse@fcservices.org