Whittier Area First Day Coalition

Vision: “A Healthy, Safe and Vibrant Whittier Community”
Mission: “To help the homeless and at-risk individuals transition toward self-sufficiency”
Recovery From Homelessness Program Description: The RFHP provides a short-term emergency transitional housing with on site supportive services to 45 individuals in the City of Whittier. Services include: on-site health clinic, health screenings, mental health services, on-site meals, case management, clothing, transportation, 12 step meetings, education, training and employment assistance. First Day provides professional and social service offices and meeting space.
The Intercommunity Counseling Center offers support to First Day by providing mental health services to those in need.
For more information visit: www.whittierfirstday.org

HOW House

Vision: “Honesty, Open-Mindedness, Willingness”

Mission: to provide a low cost sober living environment and recovery services to individuals with a chemical addiction who desire a safe, sober, supportive atmosphere in which to strengthen personal recovery and prepare for a health reentry into society.

The Intercommunity Counseling Center offers support to HOW House by providing mental health services to those in need.
For more information visit: www.howhouse.org

Bridge of Faith / H.O.M.E. (Home Opportunity Meets Emancipation)

Our Commitment: To stop the high rate of recidivism in our prisons and to assist those emancipated from the foster care system.
Our goal is to rescue, restore and assist emancipated foster girls as they develop into woman of value, importance and purpose.
This place we call H.O.M.E. provides a safe and nurturing environment. Each girl has all the benefits of a home, and the responsibility of their own living quarters.
The Intercommunity Counseling Center offers support to Bridge of Faith by providing mental health services to those in need.
For more information visit: www.bridgeoffaith.org

GEAR UP

GEAR UP is a longitudinal study focused on students graduating from high school in 2012. The aim of the study is to improve students’ chances of getting into a 4-year college or university. The program provides tutoring and counseling for children of high risk families at Pioneer High School, El Monte High School, and El Rancho High School. The Intercommunity Counseling Center supports this program by providing services to students in need of counseling.