About PROJECT REFORM 360°
Our Mission
Project Reform 360° Peer Support Network is a nonprofit organization focused on providing mental health and chemical dependency support to unhoused individuals. Utilizing a peer-support model, staff with lived experience guide clients toward recovery and self-sufficiency by offering emotional support, connecting them to critical resources, and sharing their personal recovery journeys. This innovative approach fosters trust, reduces stigma, and empowers individuals to transform their lives.
Mission Statement
To empower unhoused individuals to overcome mental health and chemical dependency challenges through peer-led support, fostering resilience, hope, and sustainable recovery.
Vision
A community where all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, can access empathetic, effective support to reclaim their lives and thrive.
Key Objectives
1. Engage Unhoused Populations: Establish trust and rapport through peer-led outreach programs.
2. Facilitate Recovery: Provide personalized guidance to access housing, mental health care, addiction recovery programs, and employment opportunities.
3. Build a Sustainable Model: Expand funding sources and partnerships to ensure long-term operational success.
4. Empower Peer Staff: Offer training and career development to peers, fostering leadership and professional growth.
Market Analysis
Target Population
• Unhoused Individuals in Urban Areas: Particularly those in Southern California, where homelessness and substance use disorder rates are among the highest in the U.S.
• Individuals Struggling with Mental Illness: Focused on those lacking access to conventional mental health services.
Needs Assessment
• High Rates of Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders: Over 60% of unhoused individuals face mental health issues, and nearly 40% deal with substance use challenges .
• Barriers to Access: Stigma, systemic disparities, and limited availability of culturally sensitive care create a gap in effective services.
Competitive Advantage
• Peer Support Model: Lived experience creates a deeper level of empathy and connection, which is often lacking in traditional service models.
• Community-Centered Approach: Our services are tailored to meet individuals where they are, both physically and emotionally.
Programs and Services
1. Peer-Led Outreach and Support
• Teams of peer support specialists provide emotional support, resource referrals, and crisis intervention.
2. Resource Navigation
• Assistance with accessing housing, healthcare, employment, and legal aid.
3. Workshops and Support Groups
• Regular sessions focused on relapse prevention, life skills, and emotional resilience.
4. Referral Network
• Collaboration with local mental health providers, addiction recovery centers, and social services.
Operational Plan
Staffing
• Peer Support Specialists (60% of staff)
• Program Coordinators
• Licensed Clinical Supervisors (consultants for complex cases)