activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 19
- Client Support and Recovery ServicesProvides ongoing support to clients in recovery, helping them improve health outcomes and achieve personal goals through comprehensive behavioral health resources and life-changing services.
- Client and Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer Companion & Respite ServicesEngages volunteers, including former clients in recovery, to support current clients by teaching independent living skills, providing emotional support, and assisting with administrative tasks across daily operations.
- Community Outreach and Behavioral Health Training Mental Health Education ProgramsDelivers group trainings and community-based programs including Mental Health First Aid and the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) to educate the public and provide on-the-ground support for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.
- Community Outreach and Behavioral Health Training Mental Health Education ProgramsDelivers community outreach programs and group trainings such as Mental Health First Aid and operates the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) to assist individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges in the community.
- Community Outreach and Behavioral Health Training Mental Health Education ProgramsDelivers community-based programs including Mental Health First Aid trainings and operates the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST) to assist individuals experiencing behavioral health crises in the community.
- Employment and Housing Support Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides employment services and housing support, including assistance with job placement, independent living, and access to safe, affordable housing options for adults with behavioral health conditions.
- Employment and Housing Support Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportOffers employment services and housing support, including independent and supported housing options, to help adults with behavioral health conditions secure stable jobs and safe, affordable housing.
- Employment and Housing Support Services Permanent and Transitional Housing SupportProvides employment services and housing support, including independent and supported housing options, to help adults with behavioral health or co-occurring substance use conditions secure jobs and safe, affordable housing.
- Outpatient Behavioral Health ServicesProvides adult outpatient behavioral health services including individual and group therapy, medication management, and treatment for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions at four clinic sites in San Jose and Mountain View, Santa Clara County.
- Outpatient Behavioral Health Services Outpatient Mental Health CounselingProvides adult outpatient behavioral health services including individual therapy, medication management, and group trainings at four clinic locations in San Jose and Mountain View, serving clients across Santa Clara County.
- Outpatient Behavioral Health ServicesProvides adult outpatient behavioral health services including therapy, medication management, and group trainings at four clinic sites in San Jose and Mountain View, serving clients in Santa Clara County.
- Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Crisis Residential & Peer Respite CareOperates a continuum of residential programs as alternatives to hospitalization, including crisis stabilization (up to 23 hours), short-term crisis residential treatment (approximately 30 days), and ongoing adult residential treatment with wraparound supports in a homelike environment.
- Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Programs Crisis Residential & Peer Respite CareOperates a continuum of residential care programs including crisis stabilization, crisis residential treatment, and ongoing adult residential treatment as alternatives to hospitalization, providing short-term and long-term wraparound supports in homelike environments.
- Residential Behavioral Health Treatment Programs Crisis Residential & Peer Respite CareOperates a continuum of residential care programs including crisis stabilization, crisis residential treatment (up to 30 days), and long-term adult residential treatment as home-like alternatives to hospitalization for adults with serious mental health or substance use conditions.
- Specialized Residential Program for Mothers and Children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates Parisi House on the Hill, providing safe housing, counseling, education, support, and child development services for mothers and their children recovering from addiction.
- Specialized Residential Program for Mothers and Children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates Parisi House on the Hill, providing counseling, education, child development services, and safe housing for mothers and their children recovering from addiction.
- Specialized Residential Program for Mothers and Children Residential Treatment for Women & Mothers in RecoveryOperates Parisi House on the Hill, providing safe housing, counseling, child development services, education, and support for mothers and their children recovering from addiction.
- Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer Companion & Respite ServicesEngages volunteers, including former clients, to support client recovery by teaching independent living skills, providing emotional support, and assisting with administrative tasks across daily operations.
- Volunteer Engagement Program Volunteer Companion & Respite ServicesEngages volunteers, including former clients, to support clients, model recovery, teach independent living skills, and provide administrative assistance across daily operations.
research · 1
- Behavioral Health Research Behavioral Health Systems Research & ImprovementParticipated in a five-year National Institutes of Mental Health research study evaluating the effectiveness of residential treatment programs for individuals with mental health conditions.
capacity building · 3
- Organizational Capacity Building Organizational Mergers and AcquisitionsExpanded organizational capacity through strategic mergers with Perma Housing (1996), Avenues to Mental Health, and Miramonte Mental Health (1997), and rebranded to Momentum for Mental Health (2007) and later to Momentum for Health to reflect expanded services.
- Organizational Capacity Building through Mergers and Rebranding Organizational Mergers and AcquisitionsExpanded service capacity through mergers with Perma Housing (1996), Avenues to Mental Health, and Miramonte Mental Health (1997), and rebranded from Alliance for Community Care to Momentum for Mental Health (2007), later changing to Momentum for Health to reflect expanded services.
- Organizational Capacity Expansion through Mergers and Rebranding Organizational Mergers and AcquisitionsExpanded organizational capacity and service reach through strategic mergers with Perma Housing (1996), Avenues to Mental Health, and Miramonte Mental Health (1997), followed by rebranding to Alliance for Community Care and later to Momentum for Mental Health (2007), then Momentum for Health in the 2010s.
strategies · 26
how they think
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- Community-Based and Non-Law Enforcement Crisis Response community-based_careIncreases access to care through community-based services and deploys non-law enforcement crisis teams to connect individuals in crisis with appropriate medical and psychiatric support.
- Community-Based and Non-Law Enforcement Crisis Response non-law-enforcement_crisis_responseExpands access to behavioral health care through community-based services and deploys non-law enforcement crisis response teams to safely assess and connect individuals in crisis to appropriate medical and psychiatric support, reducing stigma and systemic harm.
- Community-based and non-law enforcement crisis response community-based_careIncreases access to behavioral health care through community-integrated services and deploys trained, non-law-enforcement teams to respond to crises, ensuring safe, clinical evaluation and linkage to appropriate psychiatric and medical support.
- Family-centered addiction recovery with integrated services family-centered_addiction_recoverySupports recovery for mothers and children through coordinated access to counseling, child development services, education, and stable housing, recognizing family units as central to healing from addiction.
- Housing First Model housing-firstProvides immediate, unconditional housing as a foundation for mental health and behavioral health recovery, recognizing stable housing as a prerequisite for healing.
- Housing First and Residential Alternatives to Hospitalization housing_firstApplies the Housing First model by providing immediate housing without preconditions to support behavioral health recovery, and offers voluntary, homelike residential care as a non-hospital alternative for individuals in crisis, with wraparound supports for sustained healing.
- Housing First model integrated with behavioral health recovery housing-firstProvides immediate, unconditional housing as a foundation for mental health and behavioral health recovery, recognizing stable housing as a prerequisite for sustained treatment engagement and personal growth.
- Integrated Family-Centered Addiction Recovery family-centered_addiction_recoverySupports recovery for mothers and children through integrated services including counseling, child development support, education, and stable housing, recognizing family units as central to healing from addiction.
- Mental Health Advocacy and Anti-Stigma Initiatives anti-stigma_advocacyAdvances systemic change and public understanding through education, advocacy, and stigma reduction efforts to promote acceptance and equity in behavioral health.
- Mental Health Advocacy, Anti-Stigma, and Systems Change anti-stigma_advocacyAdvances systemic change and public understanding through mental health education, anti-stigma advocacy, and a values-driven organizational framework (RISE) that prioritizes equity, cultural humility, and inclusion in both services and policy.
- Mental health advocacy, education, and stigma reduction anti-stigma_advocacyAdvances systemic change and community acceptance through public education, anti-stigma campaigns, and advocacy efforts that promote awareness and equitable treatment for behavioral health conditions.
- Peer and Volunteer Integration in Recovery Support peer_recovery_supportLeverages lived experience and community engagement by integrating peer recovery supporters and volunteers as core members of the care team, enhancing trust, reducing isolation, and expanding recovery-oriented support.
- Peer and volunteer integration in recovery support peer recovery supportLeverages lived experience and community volunteers as core components of the recovery model, enhancing client support through relatable mentorship and expanded care capacity.
- Person-Centered and Strengths-Based Care person-centered_recoveryBuilds care plans around individual client goals, values, and cultural contexts, emphasizing personal agency, self-efficacy, and strengths to promote recovery and wellness.
- Person-Centered, Strengths-Based Care person-centered_recoveryUses individualized assessments and client-centered practices to co-create care plans that affirm client strengths, cultural context, and self-efficacy, fostering personal agency and alignment with individual values and recovery goals.
- Person-centered, strengths-based care planning person-centered_recoveryBuilds care plans around each client’s unique history, cultural context, strengths, and goals, fostering self-efficacy, personal agency, and hope through collaborative, individualized assessment and treatment design.
- Recovery-Focused Community Model recovery-focused communityUses therapeutic residential and community-based environments with individualized treatment plans, peer support, and volunteer integration to foster sustained behavioral health recovery.
- Residential Alternative to Hospitalization residential_alternative_to_hospitalizationOffers a voluntary, homelike residential setting as a therapeutic alternative to psychiatric hospitalization for individuals in behavioral health crisis.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Humble Practice trauma-informed_careGuides service delivery through a framework (RISE) centered on trauma-informed care, cultural humility, equity, and inclusion to create safe, affirming environments for clients.
- Trauma-Informed, Homelike Treatment Environments trauma-informed facility designDesigns residential and therapeutic spaces with homelike amenities and trauma-informed principles to promote safety, dignity, and emotional wellbeing, supporting recovery through environmental design.
- Trauma-informed, homelike facility design trauma-informed facility designDesigns treatment spaces with residential, welcoming features to promote safety, comfort, and emotional wellbeing, reinforcing a therapeutic environment conducive to recovery.
- Values-driven organizational framework (RISE) RISE_frameworkGuides service delivery and internal practices through a structured framework (RISE) emphasizing cultural humility, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care as foundational to effective behavioral health support.
- Whole-Person Care Approach whole-person careAddresses mental health within the context of clients' full lives, integrating basic needs like housing and employment with behavioral health treatment to support recovery and personal growth.
- Whole-Person, Recovery-Focused Care whole_person_approachEmploys a whole-person, recovery-focused approach that integrates behavioral health treatment with attention to basic needs like housing, employment, and personal goals, recognizing recovery as an individualized journey. This model emphasizes personalized care planning and trauma-informed, homelike environments to support sustained wellness.
- Whole-person, recovery-focused care model whole-person approachDelivers individualized behavioral health treatment through a holistic framework that addresses psychological, social, and practical needs—such as housing, employment, and personal goals—within a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed environment.
- Wraparound residential care as an alternative to hospitalization residential_alternative_to_hospitalizationOffers voluntary, homelike residential environments with comprehensive behavioral health supports for individuals in crisis or needing sustained care, serving as a therapeutic alternative to institutional hospitalization.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Adult Outpatient
Comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services for adults at clinic sites in San Jose and Mountain View
Adult Residential Treatment
Intensive live-in treatment program for adults with serious mental health or substance use conditions
Crisis Residential Treatment
Short-term residential care for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis
Crisis Stabilization Unit
Immediate care unit providing stabilization for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis
Employment Services
Program offering job training, resources, and support to help clients gain meaningful employment
Independent and Supportive Housing
Housing services based on the Housing First model, providing stable housing for clients while in recovery
La Selva Group
Therapeutic, recovery-focused community offering individualized, whole-person treatment
Mental Health First Aid
Training program that teaches community members to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness
Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST)
Field response team that responds to behavioral health crises in the community without law enforcement involvement, connecting individuals to appropriate care
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Employers in Santa Clara County Partner — Partners with employers to connect job candidates with mental health or behavioral health conditions to employment opportunities at no cost to the employer.
- HomeFirst Partner — Partnered with Momentum for Health on piloting the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST).
- Kesia Carter Partner — Staff member coordinating volunteer recruitment and group projects
- Pacific Clinics Partner — Partnered with Momentum for Health on piloting the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST).
- Perma Housing Partner — Merged with Perma Housing in 1996 to expand housing options for people with mental health conditions.
- Santa Clara County Government — Partnered with Momentum for Health on piloting the Trusted Response Urgent Support Team (TRUST).
- State Department of Health Care Services Government — Licenses and certifies Momentum for Health facilities.
- government Government — Receives funding from the government for many of its programs.