Vida Nueva

2212 Quimby Road
San Jose, CA - 95122
(408) 238-1820

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Last-Modified: 2023-06-30 06:51:11

VIDA NUEVA (A New Life) is an alcohol and drug prevention and recovery program. Vida Nueva has for thirty years been dedicated to providing an environment conducive to recovering alcoholics without regard to race, creed, or ethnic origin. The program is administered in tandem with the city, courts and jails. They specialize in cultural competence for Hispanics, but they welcome residents of other cultures. They firmly believe that interaction between people of diverse cultures enhances their understanding of each other. Their 90 day minimum program is for men 18 years of age or older who have had at least 72 hours of abstinence, who require no nursing care, and who agree to abide by the program regulations. Residents are often referred to Vida Nueva by their family, co-workers, employers, church, union, social service organization, doctor or friends. Often times, a person who is stressed by the proximity of drugs and alcohol in their everyday lives, will simply come to Vida Nueva on their own to make a positive change in their life.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Vida Nueva, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?