Alternatives to Incarceration
Comprehensive care coordination, service navigation, peer support, case management, and housing-related assistance to individuals living in San Diego County who have interacted with the justice system or are at risk of justice involvement.
Contact Information
(619-818-3788
Interim Program Manager
Paul Hermann, SUDCC with CADTP
Paul had a long career in hospitality management before attending San Diego City College and becoming certified as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Prior to serving ad Interim Program Manager, Paul was Program Manager of UPAC’s Adult Treatment and Recovery Program. As Interim Program manager, Paul supports a team providing 24/7 case management services to clients reentering society from incarceration with the goal of reducing recidivism rates in San Diego.
What We Do
UPAC, in partnership with NAMI San Diego, provides culturally competent and evidence-based peer outreach and engagement, service navigation, care coordination, peer support and housing related assistance to adults who are homeless or at risk of being homeless and have underlying behavioral health conditions. Our services are trauma informed and inclusive of harm reduction and Housing First principles.
Flex funds are available to improve each participant’s ability to achieve and maintain stable housing.
Who We Serve
The program serves adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and may have a behavioral health diagnosis. Referrals must be made by a justice partner, including the Sheriff’s office, San Diego Police department, District Attorney’s (DA) office and Probation department.
Privacy Information
Our Agency has adopted RTFH’s HMIS Privacy and Security Policies. Please follow this link to view the Notice of Privacy Practices.
https://www.rtfhsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/HMIS_PP_Appendices_NPP_7.6.2022.pdf
Funded by the County of San Diego
