Description

The Community Assessment and Services Center (CASC) is a one-stop reentry center that bridges the Adult Probation Department’s (APD) supervision services with comprehensive support services.  The CASC empowers personal responsibility and streamlines access to evidence based services which include clinical and reentry case management, medication management and distribution, peer coaching, cognitive behavioral interventions, substance dependency and recovery services, education and employment services, barrier removal and benefits enrollment assistance. The CASC embraces a client-centered, and strength based approach to supporting the wellness and personal development of justice-involved, San Francisco residents ages 18 and older. Led by SFAPD and UCSF Citywide, and in partnership with SF public safety partners, San Francisco Superior Court, Collaborative Courts, federal probation, state parole, San Francisco Department of Public Health, Human Services Agency, Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Department of Child Support Services and an array of talented Community Based Providers, the CASC reduces over-reliance on incarceration, builds community,  and celebrates positive changes and exits from the criminal justice system. The goals of the CASC are to reduce recidivism, mitigate behavioral health challenges, build self-sufficiency skills, and strengthen public safety. As the CASC’s main service provider, Citywide/UCSF's coordinates all clinical and case management services. Other key partners include Five Keys Schools & Programs, Goodwill Industries, the Senior Ex-Offender Program, Recovery Survival Network, Westside Community Services, America Works, Mentoring Men’s Movement, Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Phatt Chance Community Services, Brothers for Change, SFFI, CJCJ, HR360, Harbor Lights, Healing Circles for Soul Support, Because Black is Still Beautiful, Sister’s Circle, United Playaz, and Community Works West.